Special Events & Permits in Floyd County, IN (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Floyd County, Indiana.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Floyd County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Park Event Permits

Reserving a Floyd County park picnic area or building for an event requires a permit from the Department of Parks and Recreation. Floyd County Code § 92.04 bars exclusive use of picnic areas and structures without a reservation, and prohibits loitering that crowds out other visitors.

Floyd County Park Picnic Reservation Permits

Some Restrictions

Floyd County Code § 92.04

§ 92.04 PICNIC AREAS AND USE. No person in a park shall use any portion of the picnic areas or any of the buildings or structures therein for the purpose of holding picnics to the exclusion of other persons, except by reservation permit obtained from the Department of Parks and Recreation; nor shall any person use such areas and facilities for an unreasonable time if the facilities are crowded....

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Parade Permits

Unincorporated Floyd County requires a permit from the County Sheriff or the Board of Commissioners before holding any exhibition or parade of animals; the rule is specific to animal events and the county's own animal shelter is exempt. The code does not contain a separate general public-assembly parade permit chapter.

Floyd County Permit for Animal Exhibitions, Parades

Significant Restrictions

Floyd County Code § 93.004

Any exhibitions or parades of animals may be conducted only upon securing a permit from the County Sheriff or Board of Commissioners’ office. ... The animal shelter and its offsite locations will be exempt from this section.

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