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Offering a great mix of high profile plazas, parks, commuter hubs and private venues, San Francisco has something to offer most marketers.
Obtaining permits for an outdoor or indoor experiential activation or special event is often the most vexing task for an agency or brand. A marketer will often know the cities and demographic they want to reach but may not know which locations are appropriate to reach their target audience. That’s where Event Permit Experts come in to recommend the right locations in each market and most importantly knowing who to call to obtain these permits. Each city and location has it’s own unique set of rules & regulations to navigate when obtaining permits. Locations in each market can and do change. Only a company like Event Permit Experts can stay on top of the rapidly evolving landscape in each city to make the right recommendations and maintain the relationships with these venues and municipalities to make your experiential campaign or special event a reality.
Knowing how to obtain all necessary event permits, ancillary permits and community board approvals is where Event Permit Experts comes in. With a wide breadth of knowledge obtained by consistently working with the decision makers at these locations we can help marketers navigate all the local ordinances and laws unique to each location to make your experiential special event a success.
Obtaining permits for an outdoor or indoor experiential activation or special event is often the most vexing task for an agency or brand. A marketer will often know the cities and demographic they want to reach but may not know which locations are appropriate to reach their target audience. That’s where Event Permit Experts come in to recommend the right locations in each market and most importantly knowing who to call to obtain these permits. Each city and location has it’s own unique set of rules & regulations to navigate when obtaining permits. Locations in each market can and do change. Only a company like Event Permit Experts can stay on top of the rapidly evolving landscape in each city to make the right recommendations and maintain the relationships with these venues and municipalities to make your experiential campaign or special event a reality.
Knowing how to obtain all necessary event permits, ancillary permits and community board approvals is where Event Permit Experts comes in. With a wide breadth of knowledge obtained by consistently working with the decision makers at these locations we can help marketers navigate all the local ordinances and laws unique to each location to make your experiential special event a success.
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Annual EventsMavericks Big Wave Surf Competition
Takes place at any time from the beginning of December to the end of March, and perhaps even on only 24 hours notice, the world’s greatest big-wave surfers descend upon the frigid waters of Half Moon Bay. Chinese New Year Festival and Parade The largest celebration of Asian culture outside Asia, and offers one of the last remaining night time, illuminated parades in the USA. St Patrick’s Day Parade Shaky Town’s St Patrick’s Day Parade attracts more than 100,000 visitors each year and has become one of the main San Francisco California US events. San Francisco Flower and Garden Show Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Attracting more than 200,000 visitors every year. International Lao New Year Festival San Francisco Bay to Breakers Footrace Established a hundred years ago, the San Francisco Bay to Breakers Footrace, one of the world's largest footrace with over 65,000 runners in costume. Union Street Festival North Beach Festival San Francisco Carnaval's Grand Parade and Festival San Francisco Gay Pride The largest LGBT gathering in the USA. Fillmore Street Jazz Festival Attracting more than 100,000 people each year, the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival is the largest free Jazz festival on the West Coast, offering live music. San Francisco Fringe Festival San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival Reputed to be the largest dragon boat competition in the USA. Litquake, San Francisco’s Literary Festival Great Dickens Christmas Fair |
Local AttractionsGolden Gate Bridge
Fisherman’s Wharf Alcatraz Chinatown Union Square Local Malls & Shopping AreasCanton Bazaar
Exotic mix and match shopping that only Chinatown bazaar can offer. Stonestown Mall Stonestown is the quintessential American mall. North Point Shopping Center North Point Shopping Center is really the only spot for some of the more practical items you might need on your trip. The Metreon Chock-full of the latest technology that only a city next to Silicon Valley could harness. Union Square The Union Square neighborhood centers around Union Square, a great little urban park, which is itself surrounded by a host of upscale shopping venues. Landmark Embarcadero Center The Landmark Embarcadero Center is an underutilized downtown shopping area, often overshadowed by The Westfield Mall and Union Square. Crocker Galleria A favorite among discerning San Francisco shoppers, this mall's selection includes 40 high-end stores showcasing classic designer creations. Ferry Building Marketplace Although a lot of the Ferry Builiding's artisanal shops are inside, many booths also spring up outside on the weekends to take advantage of the the Ferry Buildings glorious location right on San Francisco Bay with a view of both the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge. Westfield San Francisco Centre One of the best shopping malls in San Francisco, Westfield Centre is ideally located just two blocks from Union Square and features more than 170 alluring boutiques. Sports Teams & Stadiums |
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Tiburon, CA South San Francisco, CA Oakland, CA Alameda, CA San Bruno, CA Albany, CA Berkeley, CA Piedmont, CA Mill Valley, CA Pacifica, CA Richmond, CA Corte Madera, CA Millbrae, CA Larkspur, CA Some Local Neighborhoods• Financial District
• Union Square • Haight-Ashbury • Candlestick Park • Embarcadero • Noe Valley • Chinatown • Pacific Heights • Potrero Hill • West Of Twin Peaks • Noe Valley • Marina • Presidio Heights • Seacliff • Castro-Upper Market • Diamond Heights • Twin Peaks • Mission • Western Addition • Outer Sunset • Inner Richmond • Outer Richmond • Downtown • Excelsior • Bayview • South Of Market • Outer Mission |
Recent Blog Posts from Our Experts:
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5 Essential Event Permit Tips
1. Why are event permits so important? Event permit requirements change constantly to meet the ever-evolving world of city and state...READ MORE |
4 Common Event Permit Mistakes
With so many rules to follow from municipal, state, and federal bodies, it can be hard to stay on top of details....READ MORE |
Event Planning: Site Checklist
A checklist can be a big help to make sure you get all of the information you’ll need to compare the different venues and locations for your event. ...READ MORE |
Do you need event permits
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Most outdoor special events and experiential brand activations on public property whether on plazas, streets, sidewalks or parks will require a permit. Even special events or brand activations at indoor locations whether they be public or private venues have their own special fees, additional concessions and requirements.
Besides the standard special event permit often required for most locations, additional permits are often needed for amplified sound, large structures such as props and installations, sampling, tents, stages, food vending, alcoholic beverage sampling, fire department permits for generators or electricity. Event Permit Experts is here as a one-stop resource to help you navigate the entire permitting process to make your San Francisco event a success. |