Modesto, CA Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

in 1960, requires anyone who wants to hold, manage or participate in organizing a parade, march, ceremony, show or procession on a public street, alley, park or other public ground to first obtain a permit from the Chief of Police, carried by whoever leads the event. 02 exempts funeral processions, students traveling to and from school activities under staff supervision, and government agencies acting within their own functions. 03, an applicant must file a verified application 15 to 60 days before the event date, listing the organizer, a responsible parade chairman, the date, route, start and end points, assembly locations and times, and the approximate number of people, animals and vehicles involved.

04 requires payment of a Council-set processing fee and lets the Chief approve the permit only after finding the parade will not seriously disrupt traffic, overextend police staffing, interfere with fire or ambulance access, obstruct emergency vehicles, risk injury or disorder, or serve solely to advertise a single business. 06, must mail a written denial with reasons within ten days. 08 lets the Chief instead offer an alternate date, time or route, which the applicant must accept in writing within two days. 10 requires the Chief to notify the Fire Chief, City Manager, Public Works Director, Parks Director, Community Development Director, the Postmaster and any affected transit or utility operator.