The City of Palos Verdes Estates is dedicated to becoming part of the community through improved communication, mutual setting of priorities and a shared commitment to the rest of our community, and there is no better way to grow the PVE community than through community events!

Block Parties, Street Meets, & Special Events - as requested

Block Party Application

The City is supportive of neighborhood activities that promote a greater sense of community. This contributes not only contributes to the ambiance of our city, but promotes cooperation. Block parties concern the City when they may impact City streets and services, public safety, citizen welfare or disrupt traffic and community activities, or create liability issues. Block parties are informal gatherings among residents in a specific and narrowly defined area of a neighborhood in Palos Verdes Estates. The Block Party Permit request process begins with submitting an application to the City for review to determine what may be required for the event. Please submit an application to Erika Hsu at ehsu@pvestates.org or (310) 378-0383.

Special Events

Special Event Guidelines Application

Application for Group Gatherings at Farnham Martin Park

Special events that concern the City are those that may impact City streets and services, public safety, citizen welfare, or disrupt traffic and community activities. Private parties are not covered by the special event guidelines unless extenuating circumstances apply. The Special Event Permit request process begins with submitting an application to the City for review to determine what permits may be required for the event. Please submit an application: Erika Hsu at ehsu@pvestates.org or (310) 378-0383.

These events may require a business license, please visit the Business Licensing page of the City's website by clicking HERE.

Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run - June

The first Monday in June, Palos Verdes Estates Police officers and staff will carry a torch for Special Olympics on a 3.5 mile run through Palos Verdes Estates.

Officers will receive the torch from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at approximately 10:15 a.m. and the torch will be passed to Torrance Police Officers, thus completing the 4th leg of the 67 leg run will begin in the South Bay and end as a commencement for the opening of the Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games.

The Southern California Law Enforcement Torch Run involves more than 2,000 officers who proudly carry the Special Olympics Torch more than 500 miles and through more than 150 communities. The officers, representing law enforcement agencies throughout the state, collect donations for their participation and are sponsored by civic groups, local businesses and generous friends.

Local officers go above and beyond the call of duty year-round with their participation in the Law Enforcement Torch Run®, which is Special Olympics’ largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. The Torch Run has grown to include more than 125 runs in 48 nations. Since its inception more than 142,000 law enforcement officers have raised $414 million for the Special Olympics movement worldwide.

Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by Palos Verdes Estates Neighborhood Watch. National Night Out is a great opportunity to get neighbors together for a block party. One of the highlights of the evening is the participation by the Mayor and City Council in a caravan which visits each of the participating blocks in our City. Police personnel, firefighters, paramedics, and PVE Neighborhood Watch board members also take part in the caravan. 

If you missed this year, don't worry. We have one every year, the first Tuesday of August. So be ready to join us!

Annual PVE CARES Senior Health Fair - October

Every year, the PVEPD hosts the PVECARES Senior Health Fair.  The Senior Health Fair provides valuable services, information and entertainment for the seniors within the PVE community. Come join the PVEPD for this wonderful community event.

The events will include: 

• Free Flu Shots
• Medical Screenings
• Consultations
• Entertainment
• Free Lunch  

Annual PVE Tree Lighting Ceremony - December

Every year, Palos Verdes Estates hosts a Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Malaga Cove Plaza. The Tree Lighting Ceremony provides a festive evening to kick off the holiday season. It hosts a variety of activities including: A speech from the Mayor, Cookies, Hot Cocoa, Food Trucks, Letters to Santa, Craft Activities for Children (or Parents), and of course the lighting of the City's fir tree.

Station Tours and Officer Presentations 

The Palos Verdes Estates Police Department conducts station tours and officer presentations when available.  If you would like to schedule a station tour, please contact Community Relations Officer Marcelle Herrera at (310) 378-4211 or mherrera@pvestates.org. 

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