Hamilton, NJ Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

Chapter 435, Article VI, carried from Chapter 130, Article VII of the 1994 Code, requires written notice to the Chief of Police of the object, time and route of any procession or parade not less than two weeks before the proposed date, under § 435-38A, with the parade prohibited on any Township street unless a permit is obtained on that basis. The Chief may designate the time and place of formation and dismissal and the route in the permit, and once designated, the organizer is responsible for making sure the parade follows it.

Section 435-38B lets the Chief provide a police escort as necessary to protect people and property and keep order. Section 435-39 imposes an added Sunday restriction, prohibiting processions or parades on Sundays except religious or burial-related processions, with no music unless the Chief consents, though military, National Guard, Police, Fire and veterans' organizations may parade and play music on Sundays; no music is allowed within 300 feet of a church or place of worship. Section 435-40 bars mask-wearing for concealment during a procession, with an exception for Halloween or other general public celebrations.

Section 435-41 makes it unlawful to obstruct, molest or interfere with a lawful procession. Section 435-42 lets the Chief refuse a permit if it would cause public disorder, riot, or undue traffic interference, with appeal rights running through Chapter 285, Licenses and Permits.