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Special Events

The City of Clearwater Special Events Division is proud to offer beautiful locations for your next event. Our parks offer one-of-kind spectacular views and a variety of resources for concerts, festivals, weddings, races, and more.

We strive to provide knowledgeable, customer-focused service to help guide you through the planning process and make your event memorable.

Top Tasks

Get an Event Permit

Get a permit for a special event, park pavilion, beach wedding ceremony and more.

Become a Food Truck Vendor

If you are planning on participating in an upcoming Clearwater event, learn how to pass your fire inspection and what the city's on-site cooking requirements are.

Attend an Event

Search for an event or city meeting via the search function or by event category.

Apply for City Co-Sponsorship

Apply to receive assistance from the city for community and high-impact events via our co-sponsorship program.

Other Special Event Rentals

Get a permit for a special event, park pavilion, beach wedding ceremony and more.

Calendar of Events

Search for an event or city meeting via the search function, by neighborhood or by event category.

Special Events Vendor Inquiries

Interested in being a food truck vendor, merchandiser, sponsor or participant at a Clearwater special event? Fill out this inquiry form.

Upcoming Events

Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational presented by EvoShield

13 Feb 2025 ESPN Events announced the full competition schedule for its owned-and-operated 2025 Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield. The four-day invitational, which heads back to Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. for the sixth time, will play host to a total of 40 softball games across ESPN platforms

Eddie C. Moore Complex, 3050 Drew Street, Clearwater 33759

Tagged as: , Children & Family, Adult, Sports & Athletics

Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival

11 Apr 2025 The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival returns to bright and beautiful Clearwater Beach April 11 to 27, 2025.

Pier 60, 7 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater 33767

16 more dates

Tagged as: , Children & Family, Adult, Arts & Culture

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Special Events News

Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival Announces Dates & Theme of 2025 Festival

Published on November 19, 2024

The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival returns to bright and beautiful Clearwater Beach April 11 to 27, 2025! This year, the festival celebrates its eleventh year and its biggest year yet with the theme, “DinoShores: A Prehistoric Adventure in Sand!”

Tagged as: , Press Releases & News, Events & Activities, Arts & Culture

Annual Clearwater Turkey Trot Road Closures

Published on November 19, 2024

As the anticipation builds for Clearwater’s annual Thanksgiving tradition, the Tampa Bay Turkey Trot, the city of Clearwater is advising residents of temporary road closures to ensure the safety of participants.

Tagged as: , Press Releases & News, Road Closure & Safety Alerts, Parks & Recreation

Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival Now Open Daily at Pier 60 Park

Published on November 09, 2024

The popular Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival is now open at Clearwater Beach's Pier 60 Park, daily from 4 to 8 p.m.

Tagged as: , Press Releases & News, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Arts & Culture

City of Clearwater to Host Special Events Permitting Workshop

Published on November 08, 2024

The city of Clearwater Parks & Recreation Special Events Office will host a Special Event Permitting Workshop on Nov. 12 from 4-7 p.m. at the Clearwater Armory, 706 N Missouri Ave.

Tagged as: , Press Releases & News, Business & Economy, Parks & Recreation

Contact Us

Phone

(727) 562-4700

Email

specialevents@myclearwater.com

Location

Special Events

1160 Seminole Street

Clearwater

33755

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Volunteer at an Upcoming Event

Volunteering is a great way to make an impact, stay connected and meet like-minded individuals.

Host an Ocean-Friendly Event

Ocean-friendly events are those that abstain from using single-use plastics and instead use items that are reusable, compostable or recyclable. Organizing an ocean-friendly event not only helps our marine ecosystems, it can also be a great promotional quality for your event. Learn more about ocean-friendly events.

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