Solano County, CA Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

Solano County Code Section 17-20 defines the scope of the parade article: it applies to assemblies, parades, footraces, bicycle touring and similar sponsored, advertised, or published events on county roads other than sidewalks that involve more than twenty-five participants. Section 17-21 makes it unlawful to conduct such an event on a county-maintained road in the unincorporated area without first getting a permit from the director of transportation. Section 17-22 requires a complete application at least thirty days before the event, though the director can accept a late filing at least five working days out for good cause.

Section 17-23 lists the required application contents: starting time, minimum and maximum speed, spacing between units, the streets or property to be occupied, route length, a route map and description, and a certificate of insurance naming the county and state as additional insureds. Section 17-24 sets the minimum insurance limits at $500,000 per person and per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage, filed with the risk manager at least ten working days before the event, though the director must waive insurance for a First Amendment event whose sponsor shows the cost is financially prohibitive or coverage is unobtainable.

Section 17-26 lists the findings the director must make before issuing a permit, including that the event will not unduly divert law enforcement or ambulance resources or interfere with fire response. Section 17-29 exempts funeral processions, supervised school activities, and government agencies acting within their functions. Section 17-30 requires the applicant to remove all litter, bars trespass on private property including fences, and bans open fires and, during fire season from June through October, smoking by participants.