Special Events & Permits in James City County, VA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated James City County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Park Event Permits
James City County's Parks and Recreation director can require a permit before anyone uses a public park or recreational facility, and once a permit is required you must pay the fee and follow the posted rules before you set foot on site. The Board of Supervisors also authorizes leasing park facilities for concerts, entertainment, and other events, with the county administrator setting and collecting the admission and use charges.
James City County Park Facility Permits
Some RestrictionsJames City County Code §§ 16-15, 16-16
Permits for the use of public park and recreational facilities may be required by the director. Where permits are required, no person shall engage in or make use of any park and recreational facility without first paying for same and adhering to the rules and regulations governing use of said facility. ... When authorized by the board of supervisors and upon such terms and conditions as it may ...
Parade Permits
James City County requires a permit before any parade or funeral procession may occupy or proceed along a county highway. Sec. 13-9 puts issuance in the hands of the Board of Supervisors or its authorized agent, and exempts only United States armed forces and Virginia militia units. Organizers apply through the Board of Supervisors' office; police enforce compliance on county roads outside Williamsburg.
James City County Parade Permit Rule
Significant RestrictionsJames City County Code § 13-9
No funeral procession or parade, excepting the armed forces of the United States and the military forces of the state, shall occupy, march or proceed along any highway in the county except in accordance with a permit issued by the governing body or its duly authorized agent, and such other regulations as are prescribed by this County Code which may apply.
Street Fair Rules
A street fair, festival or other outdoor gathering with 200 or more expected attendees needs a special event permit from the county administrator before anyone stages, promotes or advertises it. Sec. 14-3 through Sec. 14-6 set the $50 fee, a 90-day advance filing window, and detailed vendor, security and cleanup conditions.
Street Fair and Festival Permits in James City County
Significant RestrictionsJames City County Code §§ 14-3, 14-4, 14-6(o)
No person shall stage, promote, advertise or hold any special event as defined in this chapter unless a special event permit has first been obtained from the county administrator or his designee. ... The fee for each special event permit shall be $50.00. ... The applicant shall provide a description of the special event and the type and nature of any performances, entertainment, floor shows, or...
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