Community Events - City of West Palm Beach, Florida

The City of West Palm Beach City Code regulates all carnivals, circuses and special events when they are on public property or require City services or facilities. Prior to the event, the following items are required:

Community Events approval
Construction Services approval
Proof of Liability Insurance
City Carnival/Special Events Occupational License Tax
State Carnival License when applicable
Temporary structure (tent) permits
Temporary electrical permit
Rest room facilities
Final inspections from Building, Electrical, and Fire
State Carnival Inspector prior to opening
Police Department notification required for traffic, safety and parking control

Special events on private property do not require Community Events approval, Construction Services approval (other than carnival and circuses) or proof of Liability Insurance. Private property special events must meet all other requirements and are subject to noise control, nuisance abatement and traffic regulations of the City.