Event Planning
So you're planning an event? Well you've come to the right place! Whether it's a private event, an athletic tournament, or a public festival, we can help you make your event permitting process as easy as possible. From services to permitting assistance to best practices, our Special Events division can make it happen! Please allow 30-60 days for most permits to be processed. Permit information can be requested through our Special Events Division at 850-891-3885.
Annual Special Events - City Hosted
- Winter Festival and Holiday Events
- Celebrate America (July 4)
- MLK Day Community Celebration
- Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Myers Park)
- Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt (Messer Park)
Public Events (Runs, Festivals, Block Parties, Fundraisers, etc.)
Residents, Visitors and Businesses of Tallahassee LOVE Special Events! The Special Events Division permits over 300 events per year and we want yours to be next! Once you've checked the date availability at the park or location you are interested in, please complete at minimum the Special Events Application and return to the Special Events Division. Your event will be processed and you will receive an email with a checklist of items still needed along with your cost estimate.
City Co-Sponsored Public Events
The City of Tallahassee celebrates the power of special events to bring people together and highlight what makes our community unique. From festivals and cultural gatherings to parades and concerts, special events spark economic activity, strengthen neighborhood connections, and create lasting memories for residents and visitors alike.
Recognizing their impact, the City Commission approved a revised Public Events Policy and Procedures on March 25, 2015, to ensure thoughtful management of City resources and support for events coordinate by a variety of organizations. Key updates included a formal application process for event co-sponsorship and the establishment of a Special Events Committee to evaluate applications and recommend which events should receive City support.
The City of Tallahassee's Co-Sponsorship process for the Fiscal Years 2025 & 2026 has now concluded. This term runs from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026, and we are proud to support the following community events during this time:
- Bicentennial Festival
- Downtown Concert Series
- Experience Asia
- Filipino Festival
- Harambe
- Lemoyne Art Festival
- Southern Shakespeare
- Springtime Tallahassee
- Tallahassee Pridefest
- Word of South
- KidFest
- Veteran's Day Festival
Thank you to everyone who applied and continues to make Tallahassee a vibrant place to live, work, and celebrate. Please check back in Spring 2026 for the next application cycle for Fiscal Years 2026 & 2027 - we look forward to supporting more incredible events that showcase the heart of our community.
Private Events (Parties, Weddings, Family Reunions, etc.)
When planning a private function at one of our beautiful parks, you'll need to complete a few things before you send out the invitations. Park permit applications are required for groups of 50 or more people.
Cascades Park Events
Want to use Cascades Park for your event? Please call 850-891-3816.
Services Offered
Stage Reservation
Need a stage? We have that too! Our Showmobile Stage has been seen at Frenchtown Getdown, Winter Festival and Celebrate America to name a few. The stage surface measures 32' by 15' with a height of 4' off the ground. The cost for the showmobile is $100 per hour for non-profit organizations and $122 per hour for all others. A 4 hour minimum is required for all Showmobile rentals.
Other City Services
Other services the City offers for events include, trash cans, street sweeping, electrical hook up, street closures, security and much more! These items may be requested through the Special Events Application.
Mobile Food Vendor Program
Do you have a Food Truck? A Food Trailer? A Hot Dog Cart? This program is for you! The City offers locations downtown and throughout our City parks where you can park your truck, cart or trailer and sell your wonderful cuisine! Complete the above application and provide all requested documentation and we can get you permitted today!