Asbury Park Special Events Permit Applications to Resume

ASBURY PARK – Asbury Park has resumed accepting special events permit applications for events on public property or private property that would require the use of city services.

The resumption took place on Wednesday, July 1. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the issuance of Special Events Permits had been suspended since March, 31 2020.

Currently, per the governor’s executive orders, indoor gatherings are limited to 25 percent capacity of the rooms in which they will take place, with a maximum of 100 persons.

Attendees of indoor gatherings are required to wear face coverings and remain 6 feet apart at all times, and physical items may not be shared by multiple attendees of the same gathering unless sanitized before and after uses.

Special Events Permit applications will be reviewed by the City’s Special Events committee and then formally approved by City Council, if appropriate, on a case by case basis.

Events must adhere to all current state guidelines. Please note: Submitting a Special Events Permit application does not guarantee that a Special Events Permit will be issued. For events that receive a Special Events Permit, payment of special events fees will be required prior to the event date.

“Asbury Park usually hosts hundreds of events each year, from races and block parties to festivals and parades, and we know it’s part of what makes our culture so unique,” said Councilperson Eileen Chapman. “While events had to be suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our goal is to resume special events with limited attendance as per State guidelines with a focus on keeping our residents and visitors safe.”

To apply for a Special Events Permit, visit For questions, contact Special Events Director, Leesha Floyd at 732-502-5759 or leesha.floyd@cityofasburypark.com