Middleton, WI Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

17 covers concerts, shows, races, marathons, parades and any street or trail closure organized for amusement, athletic competition, charity, commemoration, education or entertainment, plus public fireworks displays, and generally applies once two hundred or more people are expected. Applications may be filed up to twelve months ahead but no later than forty-five days before the event; the Chief of Police reviews and forwards a recommendation, and the License and Ordinance Committee can approve, add conditions, or deny with reasons stated on the record. Insurance requirements include one million dollars in general liability coverage per occurrence and in aggregate, business automobile coverage if vehicles are involved, worker's compensation, five hundred thousand dollars in liquor liability if alcohol is sold, and an extra one million dollars each for fireworks displays or bounce houses; the Committee may waive these for purely private events causing undue hardship.

Applicants pay a review fee under the Fee Schedule and can be billed for actual City costs like extra security or traffic control beyond the standard staffing complement. 20, and neighborhood parades meeting six specific conditions on route, timing, duration, vehicles and police approval.