Murfreesboro, TN Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

"Parade:" Any march or procession consisting of people, animals, cyclists, or vehicles, or combinations thereof, except funeral processions, upon any public street, sidewalk or alley, which does not comply with the normal and usual traffic regulations or controls.

"Permit:" A special event permit required by this article unless otherwise specified.

"Special event:" Any event which occurs in whole or in part on public property or public right-of-way which affects the ordinary use of public streets, rights-of-way, sidewalks or other public infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, parades, fairs, carnivals, foot races, bicycle races, and block parties. Private gatherings which make no use of public property or streets other than for lawful parking are not included, unless the event constitutes a use of private property that is not usual or customary for that property and zoning district, and any of the following apply: (a) event duration of more than two consecutive days or two consecutive weekends, (b) overnight camping, (c) sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages, including beer, or (d) estimated daily attendance of more than 250 people.

(Ord. No. 77-25 § 1, 08-11-77; Ord. No. 93-O-07 § 2, 05-27-93; Ord. No. 13-O-14 § 3, 05-16-13)