Palm Beach County, FL Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit authority
- Parks & Recreation Director
- Scope
- unincorporated county park property
- Max fine
- $500 per day of violation
- Max jail
- 60 days
- Enforcement section
- Code § 21-46
Summary
Palm Beach County requires a permit from the Parks and Recreation Director before holding a parade, demonstration, or other mass gathering on county park property in the unincorporated area.
It is the policy of the county to afford all citizens the opportunity to utilize county parks and also to participate in free speech activities within park property to the fullest extent permitted by law. The parks and recreation director has the authority to establish guidelines for the permitting of special events, demonstrations, gatherings, performances or other mass assemblages at county parks.
Full Breakdown
The Code of Ordinances lets the Parks and Recreation Director set permitting guidelines for special events, demonstrations, gatherings, performances, and other mass assemblages held at Palm Beach County parks and recreation areas. This covers unincorporated-area county park property only. Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, and Jupiter each administer their own park and street-parade permits inside city limits. Violating the park rules or a permit's terms is enforceable under Section 21-46, punishable by up to a $500 fine and 60 days in jail per day of violation.
Violations & Fines
Holding an unpermitted parade, rally, or mass gathering in a county park violates Sections 21-35 and 21-46; officers can eject violators and confiscate permits, with fines up to $500 per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cover parades on public streets, not in a park?
What happens if I hold an event in a county park without a permit?
Sources & Official References
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