Brevard County, FL Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit needed
- Special event permit from building official
- Apply by
- At least 10 working days ahead
- State highway routes
- FDOT road closure permit required
- Vehicle limits
- Max 15 ft tall, 10 mph
- Owner notice
- 72 hours before street closure
Summary
Brevard County requires a special event permit for parades and block parties in the unincorporated county, with route maps, a state DOT road closure permit for state highways, and mandatory notice to property owners 72 hours before closing streets.
In addition to the requirements in section 10-37, the following are required:(1)A map showing the location of the event, indicating the complete route of the proposed event and all auxiliary and adjacent roadways. The applicant must also supply an alternate route for travel impacted by the proposed event.(2)Road closure permit from the state department of transportation if the parade route will utilize a state highway.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 135).
Full Breakdown
Under County Code Chapter 10, anyone staging a parade or block party in unincorporated Brevard must first get a special event permit from the building official, filing at least ten working days ahead with a route map and an alternate route (Sec. 10-37, 10-39). Parades crossing a state highway need a Florida DOT road closure permit. The sponsor coordinates traffic control with the sheriff's office, notifies affected property owners 72 hours before any street closes, and must keep parade vehicles under 15 feet tall and units moving no faster than 10 mph. Violators face the Code's general penalty: up to $500 and 60 days in jail (Sec. 1-7).
Violations & Fines
Operating a parade or block party without a permit is unlawful under Sec. 10-36; the building official may revoke a permit for violations, and offenders face up to a $500 fine and 60 days in jail under Sec. 1-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to hold a parade in unincorporated Brevard County?
What if the parade route crosses a state highway?
Does this county rule apply inside Cape Canaveral or Melbourne?
Sources & Official References
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