Dearborn, MI Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issuer
- Chief of police
- Application fee
- $50, nonrefundable
- Standard notice
- 15 working days ahead
- Large-event notice
- 30 days (250+ participants)
- Covers
- Assemblies of 15+ people
Summary
Dearborn requires a special event permit from the chief of police for any parade, march, or assembly of 15 or more people on public streets, sidewalks, or parks, filed 15 to 30 days ahead with a $50 fee.
Any person desiring to sponsor a special event on any street of the city shall first obtain a permit therefore from the chief of police. Written application for such permit should be made to the chief of police at least 30 days in advance in order to insure timely appeal of a denial of the application. All applications for permits shall be processed by the chief of police so long as they are received at least 15 working days in advance of the proposed date of the event.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-07: Code: Updated through: July 22, 2026 | Zoning: Updated through: July 22, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Any group planning a parade, march, procession, or public assembly of 15 or more people on Dearborn streets, sidewalks, parks, or parking lots must get a special event permit from the chief of police before the event. Standard applications are due at least 15 working days ahead; events crossing more than five intersections, passing through a business district, or drawing over 250 participants need 30 days' notice instead. The application carries a nonrefundable $50 fee and must show the planned route, participant count, and a plan for parking, security, and traffic control. The chief of police can deny a permit, and denials can be appealed to city council within five business days.
Violations & Fines
Sponsoring or participating in a parade or special event without an issued permit is a misdemeanor under Sec. 17-37, and the chief of police can revoke a permit mid-event for violations of its conditions.
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