THIS IS A 2020 Application
Special Events Applications require a minimum of 60 Days to process unless it is an Emergency Event (examples would be freedom of speech events over new issues).
Please note that there is a $70 application processing fee for this application to be reviewed (except for events organized by other city agencies). Once the application is reviewed you will be notified 10 business days after your application is received (if you do not hear from us, please call 415-831-5500) as follows:
- Your application is denied and the reason or
- Your application is tentatively approved and can move forward for processing. You will subsequently receive a list of conditions necessary to receive a permit (including fees). This detailed list will take longer than 10 days.
Please note that we can not confirm 2021 dates until November of 2020 as we need to determine park closures, returning events, and other city events. The date of your application will determine your priority other than due to those factors.
If you have not done so already please check our website for useful information about our various sites including fees and limitations on amplified sound.