Santa Clarita, CA Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

88. 040 requires the application at least ten days before the event and spells out what it must contain: the organizer's name and contact information, the parade chairman's contact information, the date, route, starting and ending points, the approximate number of people, animals and vehicles involved with a description of each, start and end times, whether the parade will use all or half the street width, assembly and disassembly areas, and the spacing to be kept between parade units. 050 lists the findings the Police Department must make before issuing a permit, including that the parade will not substantially interrupt safe traffic flow, will not divert so many officers as to leave the rest of the City without normal police protection, will not interfere with fire equipment or ambulance access, is not reasonably likely to cause injury, and will move from start to finish without stopping.

080 gives the Department seven days after filing to act, and requires written notice of denial, with reasons, mailed within three days of that decision. 090, and the Council may reverse, affirm or modify the Department's determination. 110 lets the Department revoke a permit already issued because of a disaster, riot, other emergency, or a change in circumstances. 130 makes any violation of the chapter a misdemeanor.