APPLICATION AND FORMS
If you are interested in hosting a special event, please fill out the application below. The additional forms below may be required depending on the size and scope of the event.
Special Events Application
(PDF App)
Please send completed applications to EventPermits@longbeach.gov
If you are a Long Beach business without an annual entertainment license and you are looking to have entertainment for ONE day on your own private business property, you may qualify for an Occasional Event Permit. Conditions apply.
Special Events Terms & Conditions
Additional Permits and Forms:
+Special Events Application - Please send completed applications to EventPermits@longbeach.gov
+Insurance Requirements
+Traffic Control Vendor List
+Special Events Security Plan
+Event Permit Signature Survey
Long Beach Fire Department Forms
+Operational Fire Permit (OFP) | Temporary Assembly
+Operational Fire Permit (OFP) | Tent & Structure Permit Application
+ Long Beach Fire Department | Tent Requirements
+Drone Permit Application
+Fire Performers Permit Application
Long Beach Health Department Forms
+Temporary Food Facility Health Department - Guidelines
+Temporary Food Facility Health Department - Vendor Permit Application
+Temporary Food Facility Health Department - Organizer Application
+Temporary Food Facility Permit Credit Card Authorization From
+Temporary Food Facility Health Department - Farmers Market Application
+Mandatory Event Recycling + Waste Application (Events of 2,000 people)
+Required Single-Use Food and Beverage Containers for Events
For all the latest Long Beach Health Department TFF info visit their website here.
Long Beach Business License Forms
+Business License Application
(Learn more about Business Licensing)
+Special Event Vendor Business Application
(Learn more about Special Event Vendor Business Licensing)
Promoter must submit a Business License Application to hold event within Long Beach.
Partial licenses are available in 3, 6, and 9 month increments. Promoter holding events throughout the year must get an annual license.
Completed applications can be emailed to FM-specialeventsapps@longbeach.gov
