Navigate Pasadena’s city permitting process with ease using this comprehensive guide, designed to help meeting and event planners secure the necessary permits for a seamless experience.
Depending on the size and scope of your event, applications must be received anywhere from 6 weeks to 9 months prior to your event day. Submission of an inquiry sheet does not confirm approval of your event request. For a first-time event, you may be asked to provide an event proposal detailing aspects of the event including, but not limited to: location, event logistics, experience, target audience, marketing and promotion plan, etc.
Large-scale events that bring visitors to the City are managed by the City of Pasadena's Economic Development Division. (Examples include: Tournament of Roses Post Parade, Rock’n’Roll Half Marathon, Make Music Pasadena, Concorso Ferrari, & Doo Dah Parade).
Special Events Inquiry Sheet
Economic Development
[email protected]
626-744-4660
Parks, Recreation and Community Services that are more local in nature and geared towards a particular constituency are coordinated by the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services. (Examples include: 5k’s, cultural festivals, church picnics, and non-profit fundraisers).
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Specials Event Inquiry Sheet
Dolores McConnell
Special Events Coordinator
[email protected]
Contact: (626) 744-7500
Weddings and private events at City Hall in the courtyard and/or rotunda. Events open to the public require a special events permit from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department Special Events Office.
City Hall Courtyard or Rotunda Permit Application
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department Special Events Office
626-744-7500
[email protected]
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