City of Pittsburgh
Our Process:
The Office of Film and Event Management is the permitting authority for Block Parties, Special Events, First Amendment Activity and Film projects in the City of Pittsburgh.
All permits that are submitted to the Office of Film and Event Management are reviewed by the Special Events Committee (SEC). The Committee consists of representatives from Public Safety, the Bureaus of Police, Fire and EMS, Emergency Management, Department of Public Works, Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections, Park Rangers, CitiParks, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Sports and Exhibition Authority, and Point State Park. These representatives meet weekly and discuss event applications for approval based on availability of City resources and event schedule for events across the City.
NOTE: Application deadlines are as follows: Special Event 14 business days before first date on your permit (set up, or event date). Block Party 7 business days prior to your party.
High Volume Dates:
Due to the anticipation of a high volume of large-profile events occurring on certain days, the Office of Film & Event Management & the Special Events Committee may not be able to approve any further permits on certain days that could place further strain on Public Safety resources, transit, or public property. It is strongly suggested that event permit applicants avoid the dates listed below when submitting applications, or understand that their application may not be able to be approved:
High Volume Dates: Pittsburgh Steelers Home games, Pittsburgh Pirates Home Games, Pitt Panther Football Home Games, Stadium Concert Dates, as well as September 27 and 28, October 4 2025.
Effective May 2025 through spring 2026, Point State Park is undergoing repair and maintenance work in preparation for both the NFL Draft and the nation's 250th anniversary. Point State Park will not be able to host events during the duration of the construction period.
Effective April 2025 through spring 2026, Market Square is undergoing repair and maintenance work. For the duration of the construction period, Market Square will be unable to host events.
Due to the NFL Draft taking place in the City of Pittsburgh April 23-25, 2026, The Office of Film & Event Management (OFEM) will be restricting event permits for certain areas of the city due to the needs of Draft-related events, and to maintain traffic and security considerations. These restrictions are subject to change as Draft planning continues.
1. OFEM will not be accepting any applications for, or issuing any permits for, any events or closures in the North Shore stadium complex and surrounding areas beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026 through Sunday, May 17, 2026 due to the build out and eventual removal of infrastructure related to the 2026 NFL Draft. This includes but is not limited to the Great Lawn, Three Rivers Heritage Trail, Allegheny Landing, Market Street Pier, as well as any requests for street closures from Casino Way at North Shore Drive to General Robinson at Federal Street.
2. OFEM will not be accepting any applications for, or issuing any permits for, any events or closures in the Golden Triangle beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026 through Sunday, May 17, 2026. This includes all parks and rights of way bound by the Allegheny River, Monongahela River, and I-579. This time frame may adjust as Draft planning continues.
To submit an application with our office for one of the above permit types, you will need to have an account with us. If you don't have an account, create an account now. if you have an account, please proceed to login.
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