Cedar Rapids, IA Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issued by
- Mayor, with Council approval
- Filing deadline
- 10 days before event
- Covers
- Parades and street marches
- Filed with
- City Clerk
Summary
Groups wanting to parade or march on Cedar Rapids streets must get a permit from the Mayor and City Council under Section 61.128, filed with the City Clerk at least 10 days before the event.
No association, company, society, order, exhibition, or aggregation of persons shall parade or march upon the streets of the City without first obtaining a permit to do so. Such permits are to be issued by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council. The permit shall state the time, manner, and condition of such parade or march. Applications for such permits shall be filed with the City Clerk at least 10 days prior to the proposed date of such parade or march.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 24).
Full Breakdown
Section 61.128 of the Traffic Code requires any association, company, society, or group to obtain a permit before parading or marching on Cedar Rapids streets: the closest the code comes to a dedicated street-closure authorization for a group street event. The Mayor issues the permit with City Council approval, and it fixes the time, manner, and conditions under which the street may be used. Organizers must file their application with the City Clerk at least 10 days before the proposed date, giving the City time to arrange traffic control.
Violations & Fines
Parading or marching on city streets without an approved permit is a Chapter 61 violation; the chapter's default penalty is a fine of up to $100 or up to 30 days in jail (§ 61.126).
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