Permitting Services

Special Events

Are you planning a special event on City property or private property? If so, please be aware that you may need certain permits in order to hold an event in the City limits. Most special event permit applications are handled by the City of Orlando Police Department. Below is a list of special event permits handled by the City’s Police Department. For specific questions, please contact the Special Events Coordinator at 407.246.3661.

• Block Party Permit Required when a Neighborhood Association or a group of neighbors want to have a block party in front of their homes.

• Fireworks Permit - Required for any fireworks (pyrotechnics) display.

• Outdoor Loudspeaker Permit - Required when any amplified device is to be used outside on city property or private property.

• Outdoor Public Assembly Permit - Required when any event, of 100 or more people, is taking place on city property or will impede a City roadway.

• Special Aeronautical Permit - Required when helicopters will be within the city limits, at any one location, for any length of time (i.e. helicopter rides, installing air conditioning units on buildings, etc.).

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