Alhambra, CA · Los Angeles County
Special Event Permit Application
Event sponsors use this application to request city approval for a special event and provide details about its location, schedule, activities, and attendance.
What this form is
The application collects the sponsor’s contact information, event dates and hours, description, estimated attendance, location, affected streets, and planned activities. For street closures, the city requires the application and supporting materials at least 30 days before the event; listed attachments include insurance, a map, a barrier or barricade plan, and affected-resident approvals.
Who needs it
A person or organization sponsoring a special event in Alhambra should complete this application, including when the event involves a street closure.
How to submit it
Return the completed application to the Finance Department at City Hall, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801. For street closures, submit it with the required materials at least 30 days before the event.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; its listed attachments are insurance, a map, a barrier or barricade plan, and affected-resident approvals, and the sponsor signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Event Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide sponsor contact details, event dates and hours, event description, estimated attendance, location, and activity information.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the listed insurance certificate, map, barrier or barricade plan, and affected-resident approvals as applicable.
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Submit To The City
Return the application to the Finance Department at City Hall. For street closures, submit it with required materials at least 30 days before the event.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Event Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. Its listed attachments include insurance, a map, a barrier or barricade plan, and affected-resident approvals.
- How do I submit the Special Event Permit Application?
- Return the completed application to the Finance Department at City Hall, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801. For street closures, submit it with the required materials at least 30 days before the event.
- What attachments does the application list?
- The application lists a certificate of insurance, a street map, a barrier or barricade plan, and signature approval from affected homeowners or residents, as applicable.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for sponsor contact details, event dates and hours, a description, estimated attendance, location, adjacent streets that may be affected, and planned activities such as food service or music.
Need something notarized?
This Special Event Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Alhambra form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.