Irondequoit, NY Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

Section 194-2A of the Town of Irondequoit Code reaches parades, road races, walks, festivals, shows, performances, circuses, outdoor carnivals, medicine shows, acrobatic exhibitions and bazaars, plus any concession or refreshment stand in conjunction with them. The Town Clerk, Town Attorney and the Town's insurance agent decide what type of activity an event is. Town-sponsored activities are exempt from licensing (§ 194-2B).

The applicant files a written application on the Town form with the Town Board (§ 194-3A). It must include a performance bond set by the Town Board and the Town Attorney and a certificate of liability insurance naming the Town. The application must show the parking plan, the advertising, the route for equipment, and a map or survey exhibiting all residential lots within 150 feet of the site. No setup, operation or take-down is allowed on the licensed site between 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m., under any circumstances (§ 194-3B).

Insurance under § 194-4 means a minimum of $1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage, the Town named as additional insured, and a certificate in the Town's possession a minimum of 30 days before the event. Notice of cancellation goes to the Town Clerk's Office, 1280 Titus Avenue, Rochester, New York 14617. Applicants also sign the Town's indemnification agreement.

The Town Board can refuse a license when issuance would disturb the peace and good order of the Town or constitute a nuisance, weighing proximity to residential areas and the impact of noise, lighting and advertising (§ 194-5). The fee is set under § 1-18 and paid on filing. A licensee is issued one license per calendar year (§ 194-6). If the license is refused or the event is canceled, the fee is refunded except for $25 (§ 194-7B).