Special Events & Permits in Washington County, MD (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Washington County, Maryland.
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Parade Permits
Washington County, Maryland classifies parades as an "Entertainment Event" once expected attendance tops 250 people, and no one may hold a Special Event, including a parade, without first obtaining a Special Event permit from the county.
Parade Permit Required, Washington County MD
Significant RestrictionsWashington County, MD Code of Public Local Laws §§ 10-501(c), 10-502
(c)(1) "Entertainment Event" means an event organized for the primary purpose of entertaining or amusing people and held on public or private property within the unincorporated area of Washington County, if the expected attendance, including participants and spectators, is greater than 250 people. (2) "Entertainment Event" includes: (i) Parades... 10-502. Permit. ...an individual, corporation, ...
Street Fair Rules
Washington County, Maryland treats fairs, carnivals, and bonanzas as "Entertainment Events" once expected attendance exceeds 250 people, requiring the organizer to obtain a Special Event permit before the event can be held anywhere in the unincorporated county.
Fair and Carnival Permit Rules, MD
Significant RestrictionsWashington County, MD Code of Public Local Laws §§ 10-501(c)(2), 10-502
(2) "Entertainment Event" includes: (i) Parades; (ii) Bonanzas; (iii) Carnivals; (iv) Fairs; or (v) Concerts. ... 10-502. Permit. Subject to § 10-504 of this subtitle, an individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other entity, whether public or private, may not hold a Special Event without first obtaining a Special Event permit.
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