Palm Bay, FL Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required
- Yes, for all fairs/festivals
- Covered by definition
- Fairs, carnivals, art festivals
- City-property deadline
- 30 days ahead
- Private-property deadline
- 10 days ahead
- Site plan required
- Concession booths, stages shown
Summary
Any street fair, carnival, or festival in Palm Bay counts as a 'special event' under city code and needs a City Manager permit before it can be held, on city or private property alike.
SPECIAL EVENT. Any sale, grand opening, photo shoot, party, holiday celebration, bazaar, concert or other performance, fair, carnival, tent revival, fundraising event, art festival, race, tour, rally, parade, bicycle run, demonstration, contest, exhibition, block party, outdoor display or similar event or occurrence... § 119.02 PERMIT REQUIREMENT. No person, group, organization, or entity shall hold any type of event covered by this chapter without first having obtained a permit.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-41: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 2026-13, passed 5-21-26).
Full Breakdown
Palm Bay Code § 119.01 defines SPECIAL EVENT to include fairs, carnivals, tent revivals, and art festivals held on city or non-city land, including public rights-of-way, where the event would substantially inhibit normal pedestrian or vehicular travel. § 119.02 bars holding any such event without a City Manager permit. Applications for a fair or festival on city-owned property are due at least 30 days ahead; on non-city-owned property, at least 10 days ahead, per § 119.05. § 119.09 requires a detailed site plan showing concession booth, stage, and entertainment locations, and events on city property must carry commercial general liability insurance under § 119.07.
Violations & Fines
Holding an unpermitted street fair or festival violates § 119.02; the City Manager may deny, modify, or revoke the permit under §§ 119.03 and 119.14, with enforcement under § 119.15.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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