Bloomfield, NJ Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

The rule sits in Chapter A680, Park Rules and Regulations, adopted by the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee on 2-19-1969 and republished with the 2022 Township Code. It reaches only Committee premises, which § A680-2 defines as any park, parkway, playground or other premises under the control of the Committee. Within those places, § A680-9 requires prior written permission for four kinds of activity: a public meeting or gathering, an entertainment of any kind, preaching or making any harangue, and conducting or moving in a parade or procession. The wording covers an individual and a group alike.

Several neighboring rules stack on top of a park event. Selling, exposing for sale or giving away comestibles, goods, wares or circulars needs prior written permission (§ A680-5), as does displaying any sign, placard or advertising device (§ A680-6). Erecting a tent, stand or structure, or giving away food or drink from one, needs written permission from the Committee (§ A680-22). Soliciting alms or contributions needs a permit in writing from the Committee (§ A680-10). Firecrackers, fireworks and explosives are barred without prior written permission (§ A680-4), alcoholic beverages need a written permit that the Committee issues in its discretion (§ A680-29(B)), and glass containers need prior written consent (§ A680-32).

Once an event is permitted, § A680-25 requires all picnic parties, assemblages of persons and permitted entertainments to occupy only the grounds or areas the Committee designates and to stay under the control and supervision of the Committee or its designated officers. Under § A680-38 the Committee can delegate to its authorized representatives the right to grant or deny written permission. Organized sporting events and other group recreational activity run through the Director's permit process in § A680-34. Section A680-9 addresses parks; it does not itself set rules for processions on public streets.