Brown County, WI Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issuer
- Parks Director or designee
- Application lead time
- 14 days before event
- Denial notice deadline
- 10 working days
- Appeal window
- 10 days of denial
Summary
A parade or procession through a Brown County park or parkway needs a written Parks Director permit filed at least 14 days ahead, with an appeal to the Education and Recreation Committee if denied.
3. Parades and Processions. Parades or processions shall be allowed in any park and parkway only by a written permit issued by the Parks Director, or designee, subject to rules and regulations properly promulgated by the Education and Recreation Committee. ... Application for permit shall be made in writing and be received by the Parks Director not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the event and shall state ... the parade or procession, its designated route and the time it will pass through the park or parkway.
Full Breakdown
Brown County Code § 8.02(3) requires a written permit from the Parks Director, or designee, before any parade or procession passes through a county park or parkway. Applications are due at least 14 days before the event and must give the applicant's and sponsor's contact information, the purpose of the event, the park or parkway and route, the date and time, and the estimated number of vehicles and participants. If the Parks Director denies the permit, written notice must go out within 10 working days stating the reason and any alternatives, and the applicant can request review by the Education and Recreation Committee within 10 days of the denial. This covers routes through county-owned parks and parkways in unincorporated Brown County, not street parades permitted by Green Bay, De Pere, or other municipalities.
Violations & Fines
A parade or procession run through a county park without a permit violates § 8.02(3); interfering with a permitted event or with the public during one is separately prohibited, and general chapter penalties under § 8.24 apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the parade permit is denied?
Does this apply to a parade on a Green Bay street?
Sources & Official References
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