Seattle, WA Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

The Special Events Office coordinates the event permitting process to support the safe, successful planning and execution of complex special events. Special Event permits may be required if your event: requires planning and permitting from several City, County, and/or State agencies; has a significant impact on a park, public, or private space; involves selling alcohol in a park or public space; or requires coordinated City resources. We permit many types of events, including festivals, block parties, neighborhood celebrations, walks and runs, concerts, parades, demonstrations/marches. If you're applying for a permit, we're here to offer guidance on date selection, location, routes, and other event details. Contact us to set up an appointment six months or more before your proposed event date. [...] Special Events Committee & Related Required Permits — The Special Events Committee reviews all special event applications, facilitates additional permitting/licensing requirements, and determines terms and conditions for issuing permits, setting fees, and administering the special events permitting process. [...] Additional permits or licenses may be required directly from Special Events Committee agencies for certain features of an event, such as: Serving alcohol; Using a park; Cooking on site; Vendor sales on site; Outdoor amplified noise; Building large stages or structures.