Special Events & Permits in Multnomah County, OR (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Multnomah County, Oregon.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Multnomah County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Parade Permits
Parades, processions and other special events crossing Multnomah County's six Willamette River bridges, Broadway, Burnside, Hawthorne, Morrison, Sellwood and Sauvie Island, need a county special event permit for any closure; groups of 200 or fewer stay exempt if fully contained.
Multnomah County Bridge Special Event Permits
Some RestrictionsMultnomah County Code § 29.704(A), (B)
(A) Except as provided in this subchapter, a special event permit is required to stage and conduct a special event. (B) No special event permit which requires the closure or use of the roadway or sidewalks on a bridge will be effective unless the sponsor obtains written authorization from the City of Portland or the state to close or use the city or state streets, highways, bike lanes, sidewalk...
Special Events & Permits by City in Multnomah County
2 cities in Multnomah County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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