Special Events & Permits in Terrebonne Parish, LA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.

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

Park Event Permits

Anyone hosting an event or using Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government property such as Courthouse Square, Rotary Centennial Plaza, Downtown Memorial Park, the Downtown Marina, the Adult Softball Complex, Airbase Park or Bayou Country Sports Park must get a public property use permit from the Planning and Zoning Department. A $500 deposit applies whenever the event involves alcohol or exclusive access, and applications are due 14 days ahead.

Terrebonne Parish Park Event Use Permits

Some Restrictions

Terrebonne Parish Code § 21-35

(a)Any person or entity attempting to host an event on or utilize any of TPCG's properties shall apply to the TPCG's Planning and Zoning Department for a public property use permit (ppup).(b)A PPUP will require a deposit of five hundred dollars ($500.00) from the applicant. This will be used to pay for cleanup and repairs to public property caused during the event or use, and the balance return...

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Parade Permits

Terrebonne Parish Code Sec. 19-77 requires anyone staging a float parade to apply for a police or sheriff's department permit at least 30 days ahead, listing the route, times and roster. Organizations must carry $1 million liability insurance and provide it to the parish and sheriff a week before the parade.

Terrebonne Parish Parade Permit Rules

Significant Restrictions

Terrebonne Parish Code § 19-76, § 19-77

Number of floats. ... Parade float organizations are limited to a minimum number of ten (10) floats and a maximum of forty-five floats (45) per parade. ... Political or commercial purpose prohibited. No parade shall be of a political or commercial nature. ... Any person or organization desiring to stage, present or conduct a parade using floats shall, at least thirty (30) days before the schedu...

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