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Per city ordinance, events in rental houses must not exceed 49 people!

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Road Closures and Races, City Code 153.6(D) K(2)

All events requesting road closures (races, runs, events) must obtain permission from City Council and pay the $150 road closure application fee below. All others may skip this section. All races and runs must use routes specified by the Department of Public Safety.

If applicable, see the Pre-Approved Race Routes here.

ALL EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA PER CITY CODE 153.06(B)

(B) Criteria for approval of Special Events on public property.

(1) Special events on public property must accomplish at least one of the following objectives:

1. Have a positive impact on the quality of life for residents;
2. Enhance the image of the city;
3. Benefit the city financially;
4. Promote tourism or benefit the business community between September 10 and April 30.

(2) No special event on public property shall be approved if it will:

1. Threaten the environment or endanger wildlife;
2. Interfere with the public's use of any street or the beach for more than half a block of the beach between May 1 and September 9;
3. Involve a run or race between May 1 and September 9
4. Requires more city services, such as traffic control and litter cleanup, than the city is willing to provide

Insurance and High Risk Activities, City Code 153.06 (K)(1)

Based on your response, a certificate of insurance naming Folly Beach as an additional insured must be provided 30 days prior to the event. Events that include amusement rides must also provide a copy of the inspection report from the South Carolina Office of Elevators and Amusement Rides

Alcohol, City Codes 111.04, 153.02(1), and 153.06(K)(1)(2)

Selling alcohol of any kind is prohibited in the Folly River Park and Community Center, but may be provided to attendees.

Selling alcohol of any kind is prohibited in the Folly River Park and Community Center, but may be provided to attendees.

All events (other than those in the Community Center and Folly River Park) must have City Council permission to possess alcohol on public property

All events (other than those in the Community Center and Folly River Park) must have City Council permission to possess alcohol on public property

All events (other than those in the Community Center and Folly River Park) must have City Council permission to possess alcohol on public property

All events (other than those in the Community Center and Folly River Park) must have City Council permission to possess alcohol on public property

All events (other than those in the Community Center and Folly River Park) must have City Council permission to possess alcohol on public property

All events (other than those in the Community Center and Folly River Park) must have City Council permission to possess alcohol on public property

A copy of insurance is required for all events involving alcohol.