The Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) coordinates events held on both public and private property, arranges for city services and processes Outdoor Special Event Permit Applications. To contact the Office of Cultural Affairs please call 408-793-4344.

Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS), Parks Division
Coordinates events held in parks, issues Special Park Use Permits and coordinates park services.
(408) 794-6500

San José Fire Department (SJFD)
Responsible for on-site inspections and permits for tents, booths, cooking appliances, generators. fireworks, pyrotechnics, festival, and parades.
(408) 535-7750

San José Police Department (SJPD)-Secondary Employment Unit (SEU)
Responsible for street closures, traffic control, event safety, and alcohol permit.
(408) 277-4980 - Secondary Employment Unit
(408) 277-4452 - Permit Unit

Environmental Services Department (ESD)
Responsible for all recycling, solid waste and storm water policies.
(408) 535-8550

San José Department of Transportation (DOT)
Provides barricades, tow-away zones, traffic signs, traffic control personnel, trash boxes, etc. Manages and maintains city roadways in San Jose.
(408) 535-3850

California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in San Jose (ABC)
Issues Temporary Liquor License in coordination with SJPD.
(408) 277-1200

Department of Environmental Health, County of Santa Clara

Issues permits relating to all food & beverage preparation, and distribution.
(408) 918-3400

Valley Transportation Authority/Marketing Department (VTA)
Coordinates light rail and bus operations related to special events.
(408) 299-4412

Board of Equalization, State of California
Issues Temporary Seller's Permit.
(408) 277-1807

San Jose City Hall Special Events
Issues permits for use of the outdoor plaza and meeting rooms at San Jose City Hall.
(408) 535-3500

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
For use of meeting rooms, exhibit halls and theaters. For information and to contract space, call:
(408) 792-4194