Palm Bay, FL Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Defined as
- Street closing march/procession
- Excluded
- Funeral processions
- Application deadline
- 30+ days ahead
- Insurance/indemnity due
- 15 days ahead
- Traffic control costs
- Billed to permit holder
Summary
Palm Bay requires a City Manager permit for any parade that requires closing or rerouting public streets, filed at least 30 days ahead with insurance and an indemnity agreement.
PARADE. Any march, procession, race, or other similar activity consisting of persons, animals, vehicles or things, or combination thereof, upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public place, which requires a street closing or otherwise requires the stopping or rerouting of vehicular traffic... Funeral processions are not included in the definition of a parade. ... (3) Parades. An application for a parade is available in the City Manager's office and shall be filed not less than thirty (30) days before the proposed parade.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-41: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 2026-13, passed 5-21-26).
Full Breakdown
Palm Bay Code § 119.01 defines a PARADE as any march, procession, race, or similar activity on a public street or place that requires closing or rerouting traffic because participants won't follow normal traffic rules; funeral processions are excluded. § 119.02 requires a City Manager permit, and § 119.05(A)(3) sets a 30-day advance filing deadline. Permit holders must carry commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance and sign a notarized indemnity agreement at least 15 days out under §§ 119.07-119.08, and § 119.11 makes them responsible for the city's traffic control and clean-up costs, billed via deposit and final invoice.
Violations & Fines
Parading without a permit violates § 119.02; the City Manager, Police Chief, or Fire Chief may revoke the permit under § 119.14 if conditions change or required costs go unpaid.
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