From iconic events like Art Basel, the Miami Marathon, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and the Air and Sea Show, to city-produced celebrations like the Fourth of July, Juneteenth, and New Year’s Day, there’s always something exciting happening in Miami Beach.
Notice for Special Event Applications
Deadline to submit Special Event Permit Applications for Art Week 2025 and NYE 25/26 has passed
Special event applications must receive City Commission approval to proceed during High Impact Periods, as outlined in the City Commission-approved Special Event Guidelines. These periods include March and the first two weeks of April, coinciding with college and high school spring breaks.
Online Special Events Permit Application
Applications for Special Events, Ceremonies, Temporary Sampling, and Pop-Up Permits can be found online.
What is a Special Event?
A “special event” is generally defined by the City as a non-recurring special occasion or activity which is temporary in nature and has extraordinary or excessive impacts on public health, safety and welfare.
A Special Events permit is required for any event taking place in the City of Miami Beach with the following conditions:
- The event may occur for up to four (4) consecutive days or five (5) non-consecutive days;
- On public or private “commercial” property and/ or;
- Organized and produced by a for-profit or non-profit organization and/ or;
- Conducted for the following purposes: profit, fundraising efforts, awareness, entertainment purposes, or created for public assembly and/ or;
- When exceeding temporary occupant load capacity, erecting temporary structures over a certain threshold, or requiring City services such as (Police, Fire, Parking, etc.) and/ or;
- In conjunction with a Film Permit; contract or lease agreement, and/or under a conditional use permit.
Application Deadlines:
- Special Event Permit applications for events held on public property, whether produced by a non-profit or for-profit entity, with an attendance of 150 people or more, and requiring city services, must be submitted 90 days prior to the first day of load in.
- Special Event Permit applications for events held on private property must be submitted 60 days prior to the first day of load in.
Special Event Permit Fees at a Glance
Effective October 1, 2025
| PERMIT TYPE | FEE TYPE | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Special Event | Application Fee | $343 |
| Special Event | Permit Fee for more than 1500 attendees | $343 / $682 |
| Special Event | Late Fee | $343 |
| Special Events | EAST – Vehicle Access Pass (Beach Access Pass) | $208 |
| Special Events | WEST – Vehicle Access Pass (Non-beach) | $208 |
| Special Events | EAST - Beach Square Footage | $0.36 cents per square foot |
| Special Events | WEST - Non-beach Square Footage | $0.36 cents per square foot |
| Special Events | Security deposit | $2,500 – $20,000. Security deposits are based on event’s estimated attendance. They are refundable, once event is cleared of any/all obligations to the city. |
| Other Special Events fees for city services, Building and Parking may apply | ||
| Pop-Up Venue | Application Fee | $343 |
| Ceremony / Team Building | Permit Fee | $174 |
| Temporary Sampling / Brand Awareness | Permit Fee | $2,719 |
Links to Information on Permits, Resources, Guides and Community Review Below:
Community Review
Special Event Permit applications undergo review and recommendations from the relevant neighborhood or business association(s) during the monthly Special Events Community Review. Applicants seeking a permit for an event on public property must present their plans to the appropriate neighborhood association.
Office Info:
Lissette Garcia Arrogante
Director
LissetteArrogante@miamibeachfl.gov
Francys Vallecillo
Assistant Director
FrancysVallecillo@miamibeachfl.gov
Fernando Pestana
Administrative Services Manager
FernandoPestana@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26727
Patricia Tielves
Front Desk Office Associate
patriciatielves@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext. 26596
Special Events and Film Division
Diana Bego
Special Events Coordinator
DianaBego@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26298
Aron Soriano
Field Monitor
AronSoriano@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26982
Jared Balladarez
Office Associate
JaredBalladarez@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext. 26385
Felicity Astete
Office Associate
felicityastete@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext. 27579
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