Special Events & Permits in King County, WA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities in King County, Washington.

Verified from official government sources

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

Park Event Permits

King County's Parks Division issues permits for community groups and individuals to hold gatherings, meetings, or events in county parks and recreation facilities; larger or private events need a special use permit and pay a user fee.

King County Park Facility Reservation Permits

Some Restrictions

King County Code § 7.12.040

7.12.040 Permits. The manager may issue permits to community groups or persons to meet or conduct activities in the parks and recreation facilities if those facilities or portions thereof are not otherwise required by the division. The director shall charge the applicable user fee for the use permitted under the permit.

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Parade Permits

Unincorporated King County bans any procession or parade on county roads unless the county first issues a special use permit. Funeral processions are the only exception. Once underway, drivers may not cut through or interfere with the line of march.

King County Special Use Permit for Parades

Significant Restrictions

King County Code § 14A.30.010; § 14A.30.020

14A.30.010 Processions and parades prohibited – exceptions. With the exception of funeral processions, any other type of procession or parade shall not be conducted on county roads unless authorized through the issuance of a special use permit issued by the county. (Ord. 18743 § 11, 2018). 14A.30.020 Interference with parade or procession prohibited – exception. A person shall not interfere wit...

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