Special Events

The City of Hollywood is home to many special events. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts' experienced Special Events staff works hard to provide planning, technical and logistical support to help make all of the City's annual signature events family fun for all. These signature events include: 

Upcoming Events

St. Patrick's Day
Parade & Festival
Band on Stage at Festival
 Sunday
 March 12th 2023

Spring
Marshmallow Drop

Kids on field picking up marshmallowsSaturday
March 25th 2023

Memorial Day
Celebration

Firefighters Holding LED CandlesSaturday
May 27th 2023

Star Spangled
Spectacular

Fireworks
 Monday
 July 4th 2023

Veteran's
Day BBQ

Veterans and friends and picnic tableSaturday, November 11, 2023

Candy Cane
Parade

Girls Dancing In Parade
 Saturday
 December 2nd 2023

Special Event Permitting

The Special Events Division coordinates permitting for events hosted by promoters and organizers using public or private property within the limits of the city.

For more information please visit Special Event Permitting

Beach Wedding Permitting

The Special Events Division coordinates permitting for persons interested in hosting a wedding ceremony on Hollywood’s award winning Blue Wave Beach.

For more information please visit Beach Wedding Permitting 

Festivals, events and weddings planned for Hollywood Beach will be subject to an additional approval and permitting process by the Department of Environmental Protection. Hollywood Beach is a turtle nesting habitat and we take great care when planning an event during turtle nesting season, from March 1 to October 31 of each year.

Special Park Mobile Food Dispensing Permitting

The Special Events Division coordinates the requirements with persons interested in operating a mobile food dispensing vehicle in a park or during a Special Event.

For more information please visit Special Park Mobile Food Dispensing Permitting 

To operate a mobile food dispensing vehicle on public property (other than in a park) or on private property please contact The Parking Division


The Special Events team is available to answer questions and assist with all facets of your event planning. 
 

Things To Do in Hollywood

There are many events and programming happening within the City of Hollywood, visit our calendar for a complete listing.

Your comments and questions are encouraged! Events@HollywoodFL.org