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The Community Events Team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) issues Community Event Permits to close streets, travel lanes, sidewalks, and parking spaces for events such as farmers markets, street fairs, cultural events, fundraisers and so much more!
Application takes 15-20 minutes to fill out.
During the upcoming construction closures of I-5 from September 11th through October 19, we are anticipating increased traffic volumes on City streets and significant congestion along specific routes. Any requests for lane or street closures on those streets will require additional review and may need to be scheduled outside of the I-5 closure dates.
Apply for A Community Event Permit
The Community Event Team issues permits to allow businesses, community organizations, or nonprofits use the street and/or sidewalk to host pop-up events or street painting installations lasting 1-2 days. Community events help to build resiliency by strengthening community connections, showcasing community identity, bolstering local economies, and supporting microenterprises.
Before filling out an application, please visit our Learn About Community Event Permits page. Note: For more details on hosting plaza events in plaza please visit our Community Events in Plazas page before applying below.
Supporting materials such as flyers, notifications, and insurance are expected two weeks after an application is completed and can be submitted via our Upload Center. You will receive a confirmation email upon application completion with further instructions. Approval time varies.
Except for Community Events in Plazas, all applications must be received at least 45 calendar days before your event, but we advise submitting your application as far as 3 months in advance to ensure you get your permit in time. Please allow as much lead time as possible as you may be required to make corrections and resubmit items for approval. Plaza event applications must be received at least 7 days before your event.
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