OUTDOOR EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION SYSTEM
Welcome to the City of Virginia Beach Outdoor Event Permit Application System!
The Convention & Visitors Bureau Resort Management Special Event and Film Office manages the permit process for outdoor activity on public and private property.
The Department of Parks and Recreation manages the outdoor event permit process for most city parks, except for those located in the resort area.
To inquire on the use of public property managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation, click here: https://parks.virginiabeach.gov/outdoors/rentals-reservations
APPLYING FOR AN OUTDOOR EVENT PERMIT IS A TWO-STEP PROCESS
Special Event and Film Office
Step 1 - Submit a request for outdoor use of public or private property.
Step 2 - Submit final, complete outdoor event permit application.
The request for outdoor use provides a general overview of the proposed event.
For use of public property requests, review of availability and response timeline will vary depending on the location.
Resort area and Town Center area requests are accepted through June 30, 2024 for the 2025 calendar year. Requests for all other public property are accepted up to one year prior to the event date.
For use of private property requests, a review of the property use and proposed activities may require pre-approval from the Department of Planning. Private property requests are accepted up to one year, but no later than 90 days prior to the event date.
Approved requests are marked "Tentatively Confirmed" and will be able to continue with the outdoor event permit application process.
The outdoor event permit application allows the applicant to expand on the information provided in the request, providing relevant information, details and plans. Submitting an application does not guarantee issuance of a permit.
Completed applications must be submitted 60 days prior to the event date, or first date of load-in if load-in exceeds (5) days.
Parks and Recreation
Step 1 - Inquire on the use of public property managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation. If approved, you will be issued a reservation number that is required to submit the application.
Step 2 - Submit final, complete outdoor event permit application.