Columbus, GA Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

Under the Parade Ordinance of the City of Columbus, Georgia (Code Ch. 17B, Art. II), no one may hold a parade, march, ceremony, or procession on a Columbus street, sidewalk, or public place without first obtaining a permit from the chief of police (§ 17B-29). Applicants must file at least ten days ahead with the route, organizer contact, times, and expected size (§ 17B-30). The chief must find the parade won't disrupt traffic, overburden police, fire, or ambulance capacity, or endanger public safety before issuing (§ 17B-31), and can be appealed to the Columbus Council within ten days of denial (§ 17B-33). Funeral processions, school groups under staff supervision, and government agencies are exempt (§ 17B-19). This is Muscogee County's consolidated-government code, not a separate city or county rule.