Longmont, CO Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

010 requires a written parade permit from the police chief or deputy before anyone parades, marches or takes part in a similar public performance on a city street, highway or other public place. 020 requires the written application at least 24 hours before the event, filed with the police chief's office, describing the parade's purpose, timing, location, expected number of people and vehicles, and route, along with a $50 processing fee. 030 requires the chief to issue the permit within 12 hours of receiving the application and make it available at the police chief's office, unless the chief determines the parade would substantially interrupt the free passage of people and traffic.

040 lets the chief modify the time, place, route or spacing of participants, issuing a written statement of justification within 12 hours. 050 lets the chief deny a permit outright, within 12 hours, if it would irreconcilably conflict with public safety or risk riot or civil disorder beyond what city police can reasonably control, with a written statement of the basis for denial. 060 gives an aggrieved applicant a right to appeal a modification or denial, in writing, to the city manager, who must rule within 12 hours of receiving the appeal, either sustaining, further modifying, or overruling the police chief's decision.