A block party is an event or party for residents of one block and their guests up to 200 people.

Primary Department: Department of Transportation

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Private events include birthday parties, family gatherings, wedding, etc. with less than 250 guests and no amplified sound.

Applications must be received 30 days prior to event date.

Non-refundable application fee: $35. Park Impact Fees and Pavilion fees vary by location.

Primary Department: Department of Recreation and Parks

General Application form 
Private Event and/or Wedding application form 
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Baltimore City has a multitude of athletic fields, tennis courts, basketball courts and other athletic areas for public use.

Primary Department: Department of Recreation and Parks

• Only one park location per application.
• A valid Driver’s License/State ID is required

Application form
Field Permit policy & procedures
Fee schedule

A permit is required for a demonstration by more than 30 people. This application must be submitted at least 2 business days prior to the event.

Primary Department: Department of Recreation and Parks

Application Form 
 

This is required for curbed lane closures, and reserved parking for events where no Special Events Permit has been issued.

Primary Department: Department of Transportation

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Temporary event permits cover temporary events with tents or structures on private property. This permit applies to events such as festivals, parties, or gatherings with a large number of people.

Primary Department: Department of Housing and Community Development

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Special Events are public events in a City park, demonstrations, foot races, parades, processions, festivals, and special block parties.

You must submit a complete application at least 6 weeks before your event date*.

Primary Department: Department of Transportation

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Special Events Checklist Tool

A pub tour is an event that includes at least three (3) license holders whose premises are within walking distance of each other who participate in a coordinated promotion to sell or provide alcoholic beverages during a specified date and time to a group of 75 or more individuals.

Applications for a pub tour shall be submitted to the BLLC at least forty-two (42) days before the date of the Pub Tour.

Primary Department: Liquor License Board
 

Pub Tour Frequently Asked Questions
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“Live Entertainment” means any one or more of the items listed below, performed live by one or more persons, whether or not done for compensation to gain proposed use or whether or not done for compensation to gain proposed use or/and whether or not admission is charged.

Primary Department: Department of Housing and Community Development

Nature of Live Entertainment:

• Musical Act
• Musical Act (including karaoke)
• Theatrical Act
• Theatrical Act (including Standup Comedy)
• Play
• Revue
• Dance
• Magic Act
• Disc Jockey
• Similar Activity

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The City of Baltimore defines a farmer’s market as “a recurring event on designated dates and times consisting primarily of agricultural producers selling their products directly to the public. At least 50% of vendors must sell agricultural or food products as designated by the State of Maryland’s definition for farmer’s market.”

Primary Department: Department of Transportation

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