Reno, NV Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit authority
- City Manager, RMC Ch. 5.13
- Application window
- 90 days to 12 months ahead
- Trigger
- 75+ people or street closure
- Late fee
- 10% of city fee or $100
- Penalty
- $100 fine per violation
Summary
Reno requires a special event permit for any parade, march, or planned gathering of 75 or more people on city streets or parks, filed with the city manager at least 90 days before setup begins.
A permit shall be required for all events, privileged activities, special event alcohol or special activity alcohol as set forth in this chapter. In addition:
(1)It shall be unlawful for any person to register participants, sell or give away tickets to a special event without first having submitted a completed special event permit application to the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.(2)It shall be unlawful for any person to undertake, conduct, operate, maintain or manage a special event without first having obtained a special event permit from the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, unless exempt from the permit requirement.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Administrative Code: Supplement 64 | Land Development Code: Supplement 5 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Reno Municipal Code Chapter 5.13 requires a special event permit before anyone holds a parade, defined as an organized march requiring full or partial street closure, or any planned gathering of 75+ people on city streets, parks, or public property. Applications go to the city manager 90 days to 12 months ahead of setup; late filings add a 10% fee. The city manager may deny a permit for public-safety, traffic, or noise concerns, or a prior event nuisance. Operating without a permit is a misdemeanor with a $100 administrative fine per violation under Sec. 5.13.230.
Violations & Fines
Running a parade or special event without a permit is a misdemeanor; the city can also issue a $100 administrative fine per violation under RMC § 5.13.230, plus permit suspension or revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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