Puyallup, WA Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing chapter
- PMC Chapter 5.34, Special Events
- Application deadline
- At least 90 days before event
- Appeal filing fee
- $250.00, within 14 days
- Violation classification
- Class 1 civil infraction
- First Amendment events
- Exempt from fee, deposit, insurance rules
Summary
Puyallup requires a special events permit for any parade, march, run, rally, fair or similar event that makes special use of city streets, sidewalks or parks. Applications generally must be filed at least 90 days ahead, and the city can charge fees, require insurance and indemnification, and impose conditions.
"Special event" means a parade, march, fun run, foot or bicycle race, fundraising walk, bike-a-thon, car show, carnival, show, exhibition, protest, demonstration, rally, sporting event, stunt, block party, fair, auction, circus, or similar event, activity, function or occurrence that: (a) Makes special use of city streets, alleys, sidewalks, parks, parking lots, grounds, facilities or other city property ... ... § 5.34.030. Permit required. Except as provided in this chapter, a city of Puyallup special events permit shall be required for a special event that takes place, in whole or in part, in the city of Puyallup. ... Unless otherwise authorized by the city for good cause, completed applications shall be submitted to the city at least 90 days before the proposed special event. ... In order to commence an appeal, an applicant or sponsor shall file a written notice of appeal with the city clerk and pay a filing fee of $250.00.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4985225; v6 updated 2026-07-21; through 07-21-2026).
Full Breakdown
34, Special Events, governs events like parades that use city property or significantly affect public health, safety or traffic. 020 defines "special event" to include a parade, march, fun run, race, rally, demonstration, block party or similar occurrence that makes special use of city streets, alleys, sidewalks, parks or facilities, obstructs traffic, or has significant noise, visual or quiet-enjoyment impacts. 030 requires a special events permit for any qualifying event taking place, in whole or in part, in the city, subject to listed exemptions such as events run by the city itself, Fair Association events on Fairgrounds property with advance notice, and pure First Amendment activity that does not obstruct traffic.
050(3), a completed application must be submitted at least 90 days before the event unless the city authorizes a later filing for good cause; the 90-day rule does not apply to First Amendment events. 13 PMC, though First Amendment events are exempt from that fee. 130), again with First Amendment carve-outs. 140).
Violations & Fines
A violation of Chapter 5.34 is a Class 1 civil infraction under Chapter 1.02 PMC (PMC § 5.34.150). The city can also modify or revoke a permit at any time for good cause, including safety risk, unaddressed impacts, criminal conduct by participants, exceeding permit parameters, or false or misleading application information (§ 5.34.110).
Frequently Asked Questions
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