Special Event Application Process

It is required by ordinance that application for a special event in the City of Pensacola be made at least 10 days prior to the desired date of the event. To ensure reserving the date of choice, it is recommended the application process be completed as soon as possible.

The sponsor must contact Special Events Coordinator Kim Kaminski at 850-436-5674 or kkaminski@ci.pensacola.fl.us to reserve a date for the event, discuss requirements such as user fees/cleanup deposit, insurance requirements, etc. and to begin the application process. Click here for the special event ordinance/policy, application form, and Hold Harmless agreement. Please complete the information section of the application form and make telephone contact with the appropriate City personnel for approval of the event, indicating on the form the date approval is obtained. The completed application along with the applicable fees must be forwarded to Kim Kaminski, P.O. Box 12910, Pensacola, FL 32521 at least 10 days prior to the event date. The Hold Harmless agreement requires that a witnessed signature must returned with the application.

Reservation of Seville Square or Bartram Park must be made by contacting Parks & Recreation at 436-5674.

The sponsor must also contact the Pensacola-Escambia Clean Community Commission (PECCC/Clean & Green) located at 3303 N. Davis Highway, telephone 850-438-1178, to complete the Certification of Provision for Cleanup. A copy of this form must be provided to Special Events Coordinator Kim Kaminski prior to the event.

The City of Pensacola looks forward to assisting you with a safe and successful event.