Redlands, CA Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing chapter
- City Code Ch. 12.40
- Standard filing window
- 45 days (or 25 days, no appeal)
- Free-speech event filing
- 5 to 7 days ahead
- Chief's decision deadline
- 10 days (48 hrs for free speech)
- Fee waiver
- None for free-speech events
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor under § 12.40.240
Summary
Redlands requires a police-issued permit before any parade or public assembly that obstructs street, sidewalk or parking-facility traffic. The Chief of Police administers applications, and free-speech events get an expedited, fee-free track under a separate timeline.
12.40.050: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, sponsor or knowingly participate in any parade or public assembly on any city street, sidewalk, parking facility or other public right of way which obstructs or interferes with the normal flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic or which does not comply with applicable traffic laws unless and until a permit for such event has been approved and issued in the manner provided by this chapter. A permit is not deemed issued until the chief has received the applicant's written acceptance pursuant to this chapter.
Full Breakdown
050). 060). Events that are principally an exercise of free speech rights follow a compressed schedule: applications must be filed at least 5 days ahead (7 days to preserve an appeal to the city manager), and the Chief must decide within 48 hours, with the applicant's written acceptance due within 24 hours of notice. 080). The Chief may impose traffic control fees and special conditions, including conditions for animals used in the event, and may revoke a permit for cause. 040.
Violations & Fines
Conducting, sponsoring or knowingly participating in an unpermitted parade or public assembly that obstructs traffic, or violating any permit term or condition, is a misdemeanor under Section 12.40.240. The Chief may also impose an emergency suspension of an authorized event under Section 12.40.190, and may revoke a permit outright for cause.
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