Augusta-Richmond County, GA Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Trigger
- 50+ participants on public property
- Application deadline
- At least 5 days before event
- Issuing authority
- Richmond County Sheriff
- Parade hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daylight only
- Appeal window
- 5 business days to Administrator
Summary
Augusta-Richmond County requires a Sheriff-issued permit before any parade, march, demonstration, or public assembly of 50 or more people uses county streets, parks, or other public property.
No person or private entity shall without first being permitted by the Sheriff after application made according to the requirements set out hereinafter: (1) Conduct a public assembly, meeting, march, parade, demonstration, or other like event, either fixed or processional, involving fifty (50) or more attendees or participants in any public place...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Recodification).
Full Breakdown
Organizers applying to the Richmond County Sheriff must file at least five days before an event involving 50 or more participants on county property, disclosing routes, staffing, sound and lighting plans, and structures. The Sheriff reviews within five working days and can deny permits for incomplete applications, prior property damage, likely traffic congestion, or plans that conflict with zoning. Permitted parades and marches on streets are limited to daylight hours between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., cannot block a street or intersection more than two hours, and must run from assembly to disassembly within six consecutive hours. Denials can be appealed to the County Administrator within five business days.
Violations & Fines
Violating permit terms or deviating from the approved plan is unlawful; Chapter 4 violations are misdemeanors punishable under Code Section 1-6-1, with each day a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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