Glynn County, GA Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permitting authority
- Glynn County Police Chief
- Permit trigger
- Events over 100 people
- Application deadline
- At least 14 calendar days before event
- Chief's review period
- 14 working days
- Penalty
- $500-$1,000 fine and/or 24 hrs-60 days jail
- Appeal deadline
- 5 calendar days to County Administrator
Summary
Any parade, demonstration or public assembly of more than 100 people on Glynn County property requires a permit from the Police Chief. The Public Conduct Ordinance requires applications at least 14 calendar days before the event and lets the Chief deny a permit on safety, traffic or nuisance grounds.
No person shall, without first being permitted by the Police Chief after application made according to the requirements set out hereinafter: (a)Conduct a public assembly, parade, demonstration, or other like event, either fixed or processional, involving more than 100 individuals for a common purpose, due to either prior planning or spontaneous gathering, on, over, upon, or burdening the public properties of Glynn County, or utilizing the facilities thereon, which has the effect, intent, purpose, or propensity to attract the notice of people who are not a part of such public assembly, parade, demonstration, or event; ... Within no less than 14 calendar days prior to an event, the person or persons associated in fact, whether or not a legally recognized entity, who wish to conduct an event requiring a permit, as set forth herein, shall apply to the Police Chief for such permit.
Full Breakdown
Section 2-26-4 of the Public Conduct Ordinance bars anyone from conducting a public assembly, parade, demonstration or similar event involving more than 100 people on Glynn County's public properties without a permit from the Police Chief, where the event would attract notice of people outside the group. Section 2-26-5 requires the application at least 14 calendar days before the event and must include the applicant's identity, an event plan covering anticipated attendance, dates, hours, location or route, sound amplification, lighting, structures, and any request to serve alcohol or use fireworks, plus rental payment where the Recreation Department charges a fee.
The Police Chief has 14 working days to review and may deny a permit for an incomplete or false application, prior property damage, likely danger to health or safety, likely traffic congestion, or a conflict with a previously scheduled county event, among other listed grounds; the ordinance's stated intent is to regulate only time, place and manner, not the content of any speech. An applicant denied a permit may appeal in writing to the County Administrator within five calendar days, with a hearing set within seven days.
Police may terminate or prevent an event at any time for imminent danger, permit violations, or a declared emergency, and doing so permanently revokes the permit except for weather-related terminations.
Violations & Fines
Any ordinance violation, including holding an event without a required permit or violating a permit's terms, is punishable by a fine of at least $500.00 but not more than $1,000.00, or imprisonment of at least 24 hours but not more than 60 days, or both, and a violator may be subject to immediate arrest. Imposing this penalty does not prevent separate revocation of the permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a small gathering in a Glynn County park?
How far in advance must I apply for a Glynn County parade permit?
Can the Glynn County Police Chief deny my event permit?
What happens if I hold an unpermitted parade in Glynn County?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Glynn County
Compare Glynn County to another location·View the Georgia special events & permits overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.