PERMITS & LICENSES

SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT

Permits

APPLY FOR A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT

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All organized groups planning any visits to, or activities on, LA County-operated beaches or in Marina del Rey must first apply for and obtain a Special Event Use Permit.

Examples:

  • Weddings, Parties, or Memorials
  • Any organized activity involving vendors (catering, entertainment, etc.)
  • Any organized activity involving set-up of tables or chairs
  • Field Trips with non-school organizations or colleges

APPLICATION TIME FRAME

The permit must be applied for no earlier than 90 days, and no later than 3 weeks, before the desired event date(s).  However, submitting a permit application does not guarantee your date(s) or location.

COVID-19 PRECAUTION REQUIREMENTS:

These protocols must be reviewed and approved by the Permit Staff before the permit can be issued.

ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIRED

Welcome to our NEW ONLINE SYSTEM! 
Please review the following documents before starting the online application:
  1. How to Create a New Account
  2. Step-by-Step Instructions for a Special Event Permit Application

For further information, please call the Permit Section at (424) 526-7880.

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