Redlands, CA Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

City Code Chapter 12.40 makes it unlawful to conduct, sponsor or knowingly participate in a parade or public assembly on a city street, sidewalk, parking facility or other public right of way that obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic unless a permit has been approved and issued, and a permit is not deemed issued until the Chief of Police receives the applicant's written acceptance (Section 12.40.050). Standard event applications must be filed with the Chief at least 45 days before the event to preserve a right of appeal to the city council, or at least 25 days before if the applicant is willing to waive that appeal right; the Chief must act within 10 days of receipt (Section 12.40.060).

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. Every application must be accompanied by a fee set by council resolution, except that no fee is charged where the event involves an exercise of free speech rights (Section 12.40.080). 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.

Aggrieved applicants may appeal a standard denial to the city council by filing a written notice of appeal with the city clerk within 5 days of the Chief's written decision; free-speech-event denials instead go to the city manager within 48 hours under Section 12.40.040.