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Consumer Affairs and Licensing Department
The Entertainment Licensing Division for the City of Boston enforces entertainment license law under MGL Chapter 140 Section 177A-183A which includes concert, dance exhibition, automatic amusement devices (pin ball or…
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Consumer Affairs and Licensing Department
The Entertainment Licensing Division issues one-time entertainment licenses for special events, venues without an annual entertainment license, and for annual entertainment licenses who do not have certain categories of…
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Consumer Affairs and Licensing Department
This Open Data Registry includes currently licensed applicants as well as pending cannabis license applicants. The registry is accompanied by a map, showing the locations of licensed establishments that have applied for…
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Consumer Affairs and Licensing Department
Anyone hosting an event on public property or private property outdoors needs to apply with the City of Boston for a Special Event license. Special events include road races, block parties, festivals, and parades. Some…
Updated Nov 11, 2026
