Pinal County, AZ Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

040 of the Development Services Code defines a special event as any temporary event or activity open to the public, on public or private property, that differs from the property's normal use and requires review by two or more county departments, or that requires review by three or more departments regardless of use. The code lists concerts, fireworks exhibitions, parades, races, rodeos, and tent revival meetings as examples. A small special event draws fewer than 1,000 participants and runs four days or less; anything larger or longer is a large special event.

Small event applications go to Planning and Development at least 60 days before the event date, and the planning director must approve or deny within 15 days of the special event committee's recommendation; applications filed within 60 days draw a late fee, and none are accepted inside one week of the event. Large event applications go to the Board of Supervisors at least 120 days out, with a late fee for anything filed later and a four-week cutoff for acceptance. 145, a security plan, a dust control plan, a vendor and food list, and proof of the property owner's consent for private property.

Events expecting 500 or more attendees must also file a special event contingency plan with 24-hour contacts. An application fee applies under the county's planning and development fee schedule, plus any fees charged by other reviewing departments such as the sheriff's office or environmental health. If the event uses a public roadway, the organizer may also need a separate right-of-way use permit or road closure permit from Public Works, and alcohol sales require a special event liquor license from the state. A denied small event applicant can appeal to the Board of Supervisors within 15 days.