Special Events & Permits in Idaho (2026)

Block parties in Caldwell fall under the city's special event permit, required from the City Clerk's Office before…

Boise requires a Citizen Use Permit before closing or blocking any street for a block party, filed with the City Clerk…

The City of Coeur d'Alene treats a neighborhood street-closure gathering as a block watch event. A City Clerk permit is…

Meridian requires a temporary use permit for neighborhood block parties, filed with the City Clerk at least 30 days…

In the City of Twin Falls, Idaho, block parties fall under the special event chapter. The Chief of Police issues the…

Hosting a business, concession or organized solicitation drive on Ada County parks and waterways property takes the…

In unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho, anyone who wants to run a commercial activity soliciting crowds at Bonner Park…

Groups of fifty or more people using a Canyon County park or waterway recreation area must obtain a special group…

In the City of Coeur d'Alene, the Parks and Recreation Director permits park events expected to draw no more than 1,000…

Reserving a facility at Bannock County's Downey Fairgrounds, Events Center or Portneuf Wellness Complex runs through…

Reserving a Boise park shelter, field, or hall in advance requires a fee and a park use permit for organized gatherings.

Anyone applying for a special event permit in a Caldwell city park must first reserve the site through the Parks…

Hosting an event with alcohol service at specific Idaho Falls parks and City properties requires a Permitted Event…

Special events and outdoor markets in any Meridian city park need a temporary use permit from the City Clerk's Office…

Nampa requires advance reservations and fees to hold exclusive use of park facilities like shelters, gyms, and…

In the City of Pocatello, reserving a park shelter, nonsports field, or the Community Recreation Center meeting room…

In the City of Twin Falls, Idaho, a gathering of fifty or more persons in a city park needs the permission of the…

Anyone holding a fundraising concert, video shoot or other onetime commercial event in a Twin Falls County park or…

In the City of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, no person can conduct a parade, public assembly or block watch event on the…

In the City of Pocatello, a permit from the chief of police is required before conducting any parade or motorcade on a…

No one can start, form or take part in a parade in the City of Twin Falls, Idaho, without a parade permit from the…

Boise requires a planned special event permit for parades and other public-property events expected to draw over 1,000…

Meridian requires a City Clerk-issued temporary use permit before any parade, race, march, or special event, plus Ada…

Boise street fair and festival vendors operate under the event's Planned Special Event Permit rather than a separate…

Kootenai County requires a conditional use permit before any street fair, festival, or outdoor concert can operate on…

Street fairs, festivals, and other public events inside Ada County's Spring Rock planned community need Spring Rock…

Meridian requires special event organizers to get a temporary use permit at least 30 days ahead, and street fair…

In the City of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, a vendor included in a special event that holds a city permit covering concessions…

In the City of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, any commercial film production on public or private property needs a film…

Restaurants in Caldwell's D-CC and D-CB downtown districts need an outdoor dining permit to put tables and chairs in…

Restaurants and cafes in Meridian's city core must get a City of Meridian use zone encroachment permit before placing…

Restaurants in Nampa's Downtown Historic zone need a temporary use permit from parking services to put tables and…

Idaho Falls allows restaurants to set portable tables and chairs on the sidewalk right outside, as long as four feet of…

Portable gas patio heaters used in Caldwell's downtown outdoor dining areas must meet International Fire Code…