Special Event Permit
The Special Events office staff and this online application process will guide you through the planning and permitting requirements that need to be met to ensure a safe and successful event.
Who Should Apply?
A Special Event is any assembly, congregation,
attraction, display, entertainment, demonstration, carnival, bazaar,
circus, rodeo, or other traveling show, fair, festival, food fair, cook-off,
dance, concert, or performance, or any other planned occurrence that may
attract a large number of people or which may otherwise become a hazard to the
public peace, health, safety or general welfare. All special events shall be
classified under one of the following categories:
- "Community
Events" also known as Co-Sponsorship Events - These events are
sponsored by community non-profit and civic organizations requesting to
utilize a public street, city park, or open space, and are requesting city
resources.
- "Private
Events" - These events are conducted by private businesses or
for-profit organizations, on private or public property.
- "Lake
Events" - These events are held on the shores, beaches, levees,
campgrounds, and on the lake.
- "City
Events" - These events are coordinated by the city.
Depending on the details of your event, you may be working with several different City agencies to obtain the required permits and approvals. While it is the event organizer's responsibility to work directly with the various city agencies listed below, we are here to help!
Special Event Permit Steps
- Submit
your completed and thorough application at least 60 days before your event
- Gather
and submit all required information and documents as requested by Lake
Elsinore's event conditions team.
- Pay
the required permit fee. (Varies on event size and application submission
date. Permits start at $400.00)
- The
permit will be signed via DocuSign by City Officials and the permit
holder.
- Receive
a signed permit to host the event.
To submit a Special Event application, you will need to have an account with us. If you don't have an account, create one now.
Application Deadline
Special Event applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to your event. Applications submitted less than 60 days in advance may still be accepted but will be subject to a late application fee.
- < 60 days - 30% of Permit Fee
- < 30 days - 50% of Permit Fee