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

Spring
Marshmallow Drop
Kids on field picking up marshmallows
  Saturday 4/4/2020

Star Spangled
Spectacular
Fireworks
Saturday 7/4/2020

Veteran's
Day BBQ
 Veterans and friends and picnic table
  Wednesday 11/11/2020

Candy Cane
Parade
Girls Dancing In Parade
Saturday 12/5/2020

In addition to the signature events and concert programming, the Special Events Division coordinates permitting for events by promoters.

Contact us if you would like to plan a:
  • Beach wedding
  • 5K Walk or Run
  • Festival
  • Beach concert

The application process must begin more than 90 days prior to the commencement of the proposed event to allow time for planning and submittal of all documents, permit applications or other requests. 
 

Applications

To request a copy of an application please use the appropriate link:

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 permitting for 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.

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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