Special Events

With over 300 special events held annually in the City of Naples by public, private and non-profit organizations, it is important that each application go through the proper application process. For proper processing, any event that does not require City Council approval must be submitted 90 days prior to the event. Events requiring City Council approval must be submitted 120 days prior to the event (please read the Special Event Manual first to see if your event requires City Council approval).
*Any application that is not submitted prior to the deadline will not be considered. 

APPLICATION PROCESS 
AT THIS TIME, THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS NOT ACCEPTING SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATIONS FOR 2027. 
1. Read the Special Event Permit Manual to understand all special event policies and procedures. The manual will help you determine if your event requires City Council approval. If your event requires City Council approval, your application must be submitted 120 days prior to event date. All other applications must be submitted 90 days prior to event date. 
2. Submit your application along with any other requested documents to events [at] naplesgov.com (events[at]naplesgov[dot]com). All special event applications must be typed. Hand-written applications will not be accepted. Please note: your event is not approved once it has been submitted. 
3. There is a $150 non-refundable application fee for all applications submitted. If you are requesting your event be held at one of the City of Naples parks, centers, or facilities, there is a $500 refundable damage deposit required. The deposit is not required for private events. The application fee and deposit can be paid by check, card or online. 
4. Once all required documents have been submitted, your application will be reviewed by the Special Event Committee which meets once a month. The Special Event Committee will determine whether additional information is needed. You will be contacted if more information is required.
5. If your event does not require City Council approval, you will receive an email after the Special Event Committee meeting with an approved or denied special event permit. 
6. If your event does require City Council approval, your application will be placed on the next City Council agenda after the Special Event Committee has reviewed it. City Council will determine if your event has been approved or denied. 
7. After the City Council meeting, you will receive an email with an approved or denied special event permit. 
*Your permit is still considered a working document even after it has been approved. You must follow all instructions provided after receiving an approved permit to prevent your permit from being suspended.

PERMIT APPLICATION FEES: