Special Events & Permits in St. Louis County, MO (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in St. Louis County, Missouri.
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Park Event Permits
St. Louis County runs park event permits through the Department of Parks and Recreation. A group applies in advance to the Commissioner, who is the Director of Parks and Recreation, for a specific park area. Large special events need a written agreement that recovers the County's direct costs, and entering a fee area without paying or holding the required permit is unlawful.
St. Louis County Park Event Permits
Significant RestrictionsSLCRO §§ 616.170, 616.231
Permits for use of specific park areas may be obtained by applying in advance to the Commissioner. Reservations for areas upon which permits are granted will be so marked and held until the time designated on said permits. Areas may be reassigned by the Parkkeeper if permittee has not complied with the time of arrival of said permit. All other areas not specifically reserved may be assigned by ...
Parade Permits
Any parade or procession of 25 or more people or 25 or more vehicles on a St. Louis County road needs a permit first: Section 1218.060 requires organizers to get sign-off from the St. Louis County Department of Police before marching or driving along any highway, roadway or alleyway, with no permit needed for military, police or fire units.
St. Louis County Parade Permit Requirement
Significant RestrictionsSt. Louis County Code § 1218.060
No procession, or parade containing twenty-five (25) or more persons or twenty-five (25) or more vehicles, excepting the armed forces of the United States, the military forces of this State, and the forces of the police and fire departments, shall occupy, march, or proceed along any highway, roadway or alleyway except in accordance with a permit issued by the St. Louis County Department of Poli...
Special Events & Permits by City in St. Louis County
1 cities in St. Louis County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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