CELEBRATE SAN DIEGO THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS & FILM
Join us in celebrating San Diego, from our neighborhoods to the silver screen. Recognized for its array of festivals and sporting events of national and international stature to community based celebrations, feature films, and TV shows, the City of San Diego is proud to host thousands of events and film productions that contribute to the spirit and vitality of our city.
The Special Events & Filming Department provides a portfolio of services designed to support San Diego's neighborhoods, as well as the city's special event, filming, business, and tourism industries. Through our one-stop special event permitting process, an event organizer can work with the City to plan all aspects of their event that relate to the use of public property. Securing filming authorization on public property is quick and simple, with no-cost processing and dedicated staff to assist you along the way.
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ADVISORY ALERT: As a result of the amended orders and emergency regulations issued by the San Diego County Public Health Officer in response to the COVID-19 situation in San Diego County, the City of San Diego has enacted temporary limits on public gatherings to protect the public and slow the spread of COVID-19. These limits have specific implications for special event permits and on-location filming, which apply for both future permits and previously issued permits in the City of San Diego. Special Event permit amendments for rescheduled dates and new applications for future dates may be submitted for review. Issuance of special event permits will be subject to new guidelines or mandates for public gatherings and social distancing, and will be in accordance with the County Public Health Orders, California Department of Public Health guidelines, and Centers for Disease Control guidelines. To learn more about the City of San Diego's latest guidelines and resources for temporary outdoor business permitting, visit: Temporary Outdoor Business Operation Permit and Outdoor Dining and Retail Supplemental Guidelines for Street Closure Permit. Filming productions are now permitted by Public Health Officials and the City of San Diego, effective immediately, is accepting film applications for filming dates starting Friday, June 12th. Film permits will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All productions must complete the County of San Diego's Safe Reopening Plan which requires facial coverings, physical distancing measures, and sanitation stations for all cast and crew. For more information on the most up-to-date guidelines, visit: As with all guidance that relates to COVID-19 response, authorities will revisit this guidance on a regular basis to evaluate the continued public health need for it and to evaluate if any elements need to be changed. To stay informed, continue to monitor this link: CA Department of Public Health COVID-19 Guidance For any additional questions, please contact the following staff. Filming: Brandy Shimabukuro - BShimabukuro@sandiego.gov, 619.846.2099 Special Events: Cindy Kodama - CKodama@sandiego.gov, 619.980.8161 |
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ADVISORY ALERT: Due to the number of events taking place in San Diego, public safety staff are not available on the following date(s). Once public safety staffing for a particular date(s) has been exhausted, permit applications for the particular date(s) will no longer be accepted. August 22, 2020 October 10, 2020 October 11, 2020 |