Kill Devil Hills, NC Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

15 requires a permit before anyone organizes, conducts or participates in a parade, picket line or group demonstration in or upon any street, sidewalk, alley or other public place in the town. 16, the Chief of Police or a designee issues permits and must require a written application at least 72 hours before the event, on a prescribed form, stating the proposed time, place, purpose and size, and whether any minor under 18 will take part; the Chief may refuse a permit where the stated activity would violate town or state law, pose a clear and present danger to public health or safety, or unreasonably hinder pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

18 lets the permit fix the starting time, duration, speed of travel and spacing between participants, and designate which streets, alleys or sidewalks may be used. 19 requires the Chief to find that the activity will not require an excessive diversion of police from other duties, will not interfere with property owners' peaceful enjoyment of their property, and will not create unreasonable traffic interference or provoke disorder. 20 or failing to follow the permit's terms. 01 sweep broadly: PARADE covers any parade, march, ceremony, show, exhibition or procession on public streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks or grounds, and GROUP DEMONSTRATION covers any concerted action by two or more people to protest, promote a position, or attract attention. 03. 38.