Hollywood, FL Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

02 requires any organization or group to obtain a permit before using a street, sidewalk or other public right-of-way for a parade, public assembly or demonstration. The application goes to the Chief of Police in person on city forms and must be filed not less than ten business days nor more than 20 business days before the planned event, along with a reasonable administrative fee that the city must waive if the applicant shows an inability to pay. The application must list the organizer's name and contact information, the sponsoring organization's leadership if applicable, the event chairman responsible for its conduct, the date and time, and the specific route by street.

02(C)(1) such as traffic disruption, the number of officers the event would divert from normal patrol duty, interference with fire, police or ambulance access, and the risk of injury or disorderly conduct. If denied, the Chief must mail written reasons within three business days and propose a reasonable alternative date, time or route; the applicant has three business days to accept the alternative or the permit can be denied outright. A denied applicant can appeal in writing to the City Manager within three business days of the denial, and the City Manager, after conferring with the City Attorney, must respond in writing by registered mail within three business days of the appeal. 23 can be ordered to disperse. By accepting the permit, the applicant assumes all civil liability arising from participants' conduct.