Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

Chapter 67 of the Monroe Township Code (Middlesex County) is titled Mass Gatherings and works as the Township's special event permit. Section 67-1 bars anyone from running, promoting or operating public entertainment on land in the Township, other than in established theaters, auditoriums or other places licensed for public occupancy, when a fee or admission is charged or voluntary contributions are solicited, unless a special permit has been issued. Property owners face the same bar if they rent, lease or license land for such an event, and no one can conduct or promote a gathering with at least eight hours of entertainment within a forty-eight-hour period without the permit.

The applicant files a verified application with the Township at least 15 days before the first day of advertising and at least 60 days before the first day of the event, and files a parallel application with the Mass Gathering Review Board under the Mass Gathering Act. The application carries the signatures of everyone with a financial interest and of the property owners, a financial statement, a sketch plan showing roads, water, sanitary, medical and security arrangements, a statement of expected attendance, ticket and advertising details, a liability policy and a bond or other financial security.

The printed minimum bond formula is the number of tickets printed times the admission fee plus $2 per printed ticket, and the water supply must provide a minimum of five gallons of water per person per day. Written recommendations are attached from the State Police, the Middlesex County Sheriff's Department, the Township Police Chief, Fire Chief, Board of Health, Sanitation Officer, Engineer, Township Council, Code Enforcement Officer and the Mass Gathering Review Board. The Township Council holds a public hearing within 30 days after submission, on notice published at least 10 days before the hearing, and issues the permit on the terms and conditions it deems necessary.

A rejection must be set out in writing with the reason. The application fee is set in Chapter 39 (Fees). Chapter 67 does not mention parades or street closures.