Pittsburgh, PA Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

No person shall conduct any Special Event as defined herein unless an Event Permit is issued pursuant to this Ordinance. No person shall be required to obtain an Event Permit from the City of Pittsburgh to engage in First Amendment Activity on streets or sidewalks unless such Activity will likely result in the obstruction of City streets and/or sidewalks or will likely compromise the ability of the City to respond to a public safety emergency. In the event that a person determines that his/her activity is not a Special Event, but still wishes to obtain an Event Permit for an Event to be held on City property, such person shall follow the Special Event Permit Application regulations set forth in Section 470.04. If a person holds a Special Event without a permit as required hereunder, the persons participating shall be required to disperse once the police direct him/her to do so. If a person involved in the activity believes that a permit is not required, he or she may take an immediate appeal as set forth in the regulations required pursuant to Section 470.04.