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Special events are a great way to highlight your organization and the community to both visitors and residents of Coral Gables. It is the City of Coral Gables’ objective to help make sure that the event is safe, successful and planned effectively.
You Need to Obtain a Special Events Permit if...
- Event is open to the general public (with or without charge).
- Event takes place at a City of Coral Gables facility, on public property or in the right of way.
- Event requires City services
- Event involves closure or modification of traffic flow of local streets or any arterial street.
- Special Events Application Form
- Special Events Standard Operating Procedures for Event Permit Approval
- Film Permit Ordinance
- Film & Photography Permit
- Film & Photography Permit for Venetian Pool
- Off-Regular-Duty Police Service Permit Application
- Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Application Special Event Permit
Commercial Permits:
- Still Photography, per day/location: $74
- Video/Movie, per day/location: $335
- Still Photography at City Facility, per day/location: $468
- Video/Movie at City Facility, per day/location: $1,216
Residential Permits:
- Still Photography Outside (Outside structure or residence), per 3 days: $214
- Video/Movie Photography (Outside structure or residence), per 3 days: $214
- Major Motion Picture, per 14 days: $366
Country Club Prado:
- Still Photography, per day/location: $98
- Video/Movie, per day/location: $335
Venetian Pool:
- Still Photography, per day/location: $600
- Video/Movie, per day/location: $1,450
For additional information on special events please contact via email: specialevents@coralgables.com and for film permits please email filmpermits@coralgables.com or call 305-460-5605.
The submission of a Special Events Permit Application may be one of several applications an event organizer may need to submit. The responses to questions in the application will help the City inform you of other necessary permits and approvals needed.