Bridgeport, CT Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit authority
- Chief of Police
- Default status
- Prohibited without permission
- Exempt groups
- Nat'l Guard, police, fire, funerals
- Escort
- Police escort discretionary
Summary
Street parades and processions in Bridgeport are banned unless the chief of police grants permission first, per Municipal Code § 12.16.120.
All street parades and processions bearing banners, or other conspicuous devices, or accompanied with music or any disturbing sounds, except the national guard, the police and fire departments and funeral processions engaged in the burial of the dead, are prohibited, unless permission therefor shall be first obtained from the chief of police. The chief of police may furnish a police escort for any such parade or procession if deemed by him necessary or proper.
(Ord. of 8/5/24)
Full Breakdown
Bridgeport bans street parades and processions that carry banners or other conspicuous devices, or that come with music or disturbing sounds, unless the chief of police approves them first. National Guard, police and fire department processions, and funeral processions are exempt from the permission requirement. The chief of police may also assign a police escort to a parade or procession when he judges it necessary or proper.
Violations & Fines
Running an unpermitted street parade or procession with banners, conspicuous devices, music, or other disturbing sounds violates § 12.16.120 and is a general-penalty offense under the code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all Bridgeport parades need police permission?
Can Bridgeport police assign an escort to a parade?
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