Clinton Township, MI Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

36(a)(3) requires a permit before any person conducts, causes to occur, or takes part in a public meeting, assembly or parade in a Township park, expressly including drills, maneuvers, ceremonies, addresses, speeches or political meetings. The organizer files an application prescribed by the Director of the Department of Public Services stating the applicant's name and contact information, the exact nature of the event, the requested date and hours, the park area sought, an estimated attendance count, and proof of general liability insurance naming the Township as an additional insured, non-contributory, with at least $1,000,000 per-occurrence coverage and thirty days' written cancellation notice.

The application must be filed at least seven business days before the event and no more than twelve months ahead, so the Department can schedule park rangers. The Township must issue the permit unless the assembly would unreasonably interfere with the public's use of the park, threaten participants or bystanders, damage park property, disturb surrounding properties, conflict with another reservation, or create extraordinary Township expense. A granted permit can carry conditions covering amplified sound, security staffing paid for by the applicant, and a damage or cleanup deposit, and the Township may impose reasonable restrictions on the route, timing or duration of the assembly.