Special Events & Permits in Caddo Parish, LA (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
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Block Party Permits
Caddo Parish subdivision residents can close subdivision streets for a neighborhood block party only with a permit issued by the sheriff, under Code of Ordinances § 40-12; closing without one is itself a violation.
Block Party Street Closure Permit, Caddo Parish
Some RestrictionsCaddo Parish Code of Ordinances § 40-12
(a)Residents of any subdivision in the unincorporated portion of the parish may close certain portions of streets in their subdivision for the purpose of conducting neighborhood block parties upon receipt of a permit for such closing issued by the sheriff, subject to compliance with all prerequisites, conditions, limitations and requirements which may be placed upon such closure by such permit....
Park Event Permits
Caddo Parish requires a permit from the director of parks and recreation to exclusively reserve ball diamonds, fields, courts, field houses, gyms or recreation centers, filed at least 15 days ahead under Code of Ordinances § 36-36.
Park Facility Permit in Caddo Parish
Some RestrictionsCaddo Parish Code of Ordinances § 36-36
(a)No person or organization shall reserve for their exclusive use the ball diamonds, football fields, tennis courts, field houses, gymnasiums and recreation centers without first securing a permit from the director of parks and recreation or his designee.(b)Written application for a permit, signed by the responsible party, must be submitted to the director of parks and recreation a minimum of ...
Parade Permits
Caddo Parish requires a permit from the director of parks and recreation before anyone stages a parade, race, contest, performance or speech in a parish park or on a park street, filed at least 15 days out.
Parade Permits in Caddo Parish Parks
Some RestrictionsCaddo Parish Code of Ordinances § 36-39
No person shall erect any structure; stage any performance; conduct any race, athletic contest or parade; hold any meeting; or make any speech or oration in any park or upon any park street except by permit from the director of parks and recreation. Written application for such permit, signed by the responsible party, must be submitted to the director of parks and recreation a minimum of 15 day...
Sidewalk Dining & Cafés
Outdoor dining counts as a separate principal use under the Caddo Parish Unified Development Code and can only be added alongside a bar or restaurant. Seating must stay on private property unless Parish Public Works signs off on placing it in the right-of-way.
Caddo Parish Outdoor Dining Standards
Some RestrictionsCaddo Parish Unified Development Code § 6.1.V
V.Outdoor Dining1.Outdoor dining is considered a separate principal use. Outdoor dining may only be established when allowed as a use within a zoning district and in conjunction with another principal use such as a bar or restaurant. ... 3.Outdoor dining areas must be located on private property unless otherwise approved by the Parish Public Works to be located in the right-of-way. The Parish P...
Special Events & Permits by City in Caddo Parish
1 cities in Caddo Parish have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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