Please note, your application will still be accepted if it is not submitted before the deadline but it may not be processed in time for the event.
| Tier 1 | Tier 2 |
|---|---|
A special event consisting of the following: less than three hundred (300) people, either no street closure or only the closure of a local street, no fencing, less than four hundred (400) square feet of tents, no open flames, no pyrotechnics, and no sales of food, beverages, goods, cannabis, or alcohol. |
A special event that includes any of the following: three hundred (300) or more people, the closure of a non-local street, four hundred (400) or more square feet of tents, open flames, or pyrotechnics, or includes sales of goods, beverages, cannabis or alcohol. |
Deadline to submit 21 days in advance |
Deadline to submit 45 days in advance |
| Tier 3 | Tier 4 |
|---|---|
A special event with two-thousand five hundred (2,500) or more people or a parade. |
A special event consisting of a marathon, half-marathon, triathlon, or similar events with active attendee participation and with multiple closures of non-local streets. |
Deadline to submit 90 days in advance |
Deadline to submit 120 days in advance |
Have questions? Please email specialeventsinfo@oaklandca.gov