Celina, TX Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required
- any special event or street fair
- Application deadline
- 60 days before event
- Max fine
- $2,000 per day/offense
- Vendor list required
- with insurance certificates, permits
- Reviewed by
- special events review committee
Summary
Celina requires a special event permit for any street fair, festival, or vendor market, with applications due 60 days ahead and a full vendor list submitted for review.
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a special event without first having obtained a permit from the city and paying the prescribed fee. The fee for issuance of such permit shall be in accordance with the city's current fee schedule.
Full Breakdown
Anyone organizing a street fair, festival, or similar special event in Celina must obtain a special event permit before operating: doing so without one is a criminal offense under City Code § 1.12.100. Applications go to the special events manager at least 60 days before the event and must include a full vendor list covering merchandise, food, or alcohol to be sold, each vendor's name, address, phone number, insurance certificates, and required permits (§ 1.12.042(22)). The special events review committee can require added police, fire, and public works coordination before signing off, and permits can be denied or revoked for incomplete or false applications.
Violations & Fines
Operating without a permit, or violating any permit condition, is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $2,000 per offense: each day of violation counts separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
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