Port St. Lucie, FL Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)

Chapter 99 of the Port St. Lucie Code defines a road festival as an organized public gathering on a public right-of-way, confined to a designated area, that charges admission to enter and participate; that admission fee is what separates a road festival from a free block party under Sec. 99.03. Sec. 99.04 makes it unlawful to hold a road festival, organized competitive event, parade or other special event on a street, sidewalk or alley without first obtaining a street closure permit from the chief of police.

An organizer must file the permit application with the chief of police at least 30 days, and no more than 365 days, before the event date under Sec. 99.05. The application must list the organizer's contact information, the proposed date, the exact route or area to be used, the expected number of participants, start and end hours, a maintenance-of-traffic (MOT) plan built to Florida Department of Transportation standards, and proof of comprehensive liability insurance satisfactory to the city. The chief of police reviews the application with the public works, parks and recreation, and risk management departments under Sec. 99.07, and cannot require complete blockading of streets if simultaneous vehicular and event use is workable. A decision is due within 10 days of filing, with written notice of approval or denial sent within 5 days under Sec. 99.08; a denial must state the reasons and go out by certified mail. Sec. 99.14 lets the city require indemnification and additional insurance before granting the permit.