Springdale, AR Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- § 110-176
- Application lead time
- 72 hours in advance
- Issued by
- chief of police
- Exempt
- funerals, school activities, Rodeo of Ozarks
Summary
Springdale requires a police-issued permit before any parade, picket line, or group demonstration on city streets, sidewalks, or parks, filed at least 72 hours in advance.
No parade, picket line or group demonstration shall be permitted on the sidewalks, streets, and parks or other public places of the city unless a permit therefore has been issued by the city; provided, that nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the peaceful assembly of any group for orderly expression or communication between those assembled.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 145).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 110-176 bars any parade, picket line, or group demonstration on the city's sidewalks, streets, or parks without a permit, while protecting peaceful assembly outside the permit system. Under § 110-177, the chief of police issues permits on a written application filed at least 72 hours ahead. Under § 110-180, the chief must refuse a permit that would endanger public safety or unreasonably block traffic. Funeral processions, school activities, and the Rodeo of the Ozarks Parade are exempt under § 110-162.
Violations & Fines
Holding an unpermitted parade or demonstration is punishable under the general § 1-9 penalty, a fine up to $1,000, doubled for repeats, and the chief of police may revoke the permit and order participants to disperse.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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