Pittsburg, CA Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit from
- City Manager
- Applies to
- Parades; 100+ person events
- Spontaneous events
- City Hall lawn exception
- Code section
- PMC 9.94.040
Summary
Pittsburg requires a special event permit from the City Manager to hold a parade, procession, or assembly on a city street, or any event of 100 or more people on city property; spontaneous events on the City Hall lawn on under 48 hours' notice are excepted.
Any person intending to conduct, organize or set up a special event in the city of Pittsburg shall first obtain a special event permit from the city manager... A "special event," which requires a special event permit, is: A parade, procession, or assembly consisting of persons, animals, vehicles... on a city street, highway, alley, sidewalk, or other city designated public right-of-way... or Any activity or event where the expected attendance equals or exceeds 100 people on city-owned... property.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 25-1531, passed June 2, 2025).
Full Breakdown
Pittsburg Municipal Code section 9.94.040 requires any person intending to conduct a special event to first obtain a special event permit from the City Manager. Under section 9.94.030, a special event includes a parade, procession, or assembly on a city street, alley, sidewalk, or right-of-way that impedes normal traffic, any event with expected attendance of 100 or more on city property, or events requiring a temporary structure permit. Section 9.94.020 makes it unlawful to sponsor or conduct a special event without the required permit.
Violations & Fines
Conducting a special event without a permit violates PMC 9.94.020 and is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1,000 fine or six months in jail (PMC 9.94.180).
Frequently Asked Questions
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