Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA), a division of the Office of Economic Development Coordinates events held on City streets and City services. Coordinates One Start Outdoor Special Event Permit Application with Event Organizers. Receives all insurance certificates. (408) 277.5144
Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Parks Division, Special Park Use Office Coordinates events held in parks. Issues Special Park Use Permits and coordinates Park Services. (408) 277.5435
San José Fire Department Responsible for on-site inspections and permits for tents, booths, cooking appliances, and generators. Fireworks, pyrotechnics permits. (408) 277.5323
San José Police Department Responsible for street closures, traffic control, security. (408) 277.4452
Environmental Services Department Responsible for all recycling, solid waste and storm water requirement 408/535-8550
San José Department of Street Transportation Provides barricades, tow-away zones, traffic signs, trash boxes, etc. (408) 975.3211
Alcoholic and Beverage Control, State of California Issues Temporary Liquor License (408) 277.1200
Department of Environmental Health, Santa Clara County Issues Food Permits (408) 918.3437
Valley Transportation Authority/Marketing Department Coordinates events with light rail and bus operations (408) 299.4412
Board of Equalization, State of California Issues Temporary Seller's Permit (408) 277.1807
San Jose City Hall Issues permits for the use of outdoor paseos and plazas and rooms at City Hall (408) 535.3500
Convention Center Facilities, Marketing Issues contracts for use of facilities and grounds (408) 792.4167
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