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Tinley Park, IL Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Parade defined as
Over 100 expected participants/spectators
New-event filing deadline
90 days before event
Recurring-event deadline
45 days before event
Max permit length
5 continuous days
Appeal window
5 days to Finance & Econ. Dev. Committee

Summary

Any parade expected to draw more than 100 participants or spectators on Tinley Park public property counts as a special event requiring a village permit. Chapter 105 requires applications 90 days ahead for a new event, sets sixteen review standards, and lets the Village Clerk deny, condition, or revoke the permit.

“PARADE.” Any march, ceremony, show, exhibition, pageant, or procession of any kind, or similar display, upon any public property in the village where the number of participants and/or spectators is expected or may reasonably be expected to exceed one hundred (100) or more persons and/or vehicles. ... It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a special event, or other similar activity, within the corporate limits of the village unless a permit has been issued therefore pursuant to this chapter.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-40: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinance 2026-O-007, passed 2-17-2026, Resolution 2018-R-077, passed 10-2-18, and State legislation current through 2010 Pamphlet No. 7).

Full Breakdown

Chapter 105 defines a PARADE as any march, ceremony, show, exhibition, pageant, or procession where turnout is expected to exceed 100 persons and/or vehicles, and folds it into the broader special event category that also covers festivals, races, farmers markets, concerts, and carnivals held on public property or requiring special village services. 02 makes it unlawful to conduct a special event or similar activity within the village without a permit issued under the chapter. 03. 05, covering traffic impact, available police coverage, noise and parking effects on the neighborhood, insurance, and payment of any past-due permit fees.

02(C) and (D). Permits are nontransferable and, absent special approval, cannot run longer than five continuous days. 06 gives an applicant denied a permit five days to file a written appeal with the Village's Finance and Economic Development Committee, whose decision is final.

Violations & Fines

Running a parade or other special event without the required permit is itself unlawful under § 105.02(A). Section 105.11 lets the Village Clerk or Village Manager suspend or revoke an issued permit for violating its conditions, making false statements on the application, or conducting the event unlawfully, and an insurance lapse triggers an automatic suspension. Section 105.12 separately makes it unlawful to obstruct a permitted event or to park in violation of posted route restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead must I apply for a parade permit in Tinley Park?
New events need an application filed with the Marketing Department at least 90 days before the event under § 105.03(B). A recurring event that already held a past permit only needs 45 days' notice, though the Marketing Department can waive the deadline for good cause under § 105.03(C).
What size gathering makes something a parade under the ordinance?
Section 105.01 defines a parade as any march, ceremony, pageant, or procession on public property where turnout is expected to exceed, or may reasonably be expected to exceed, 100 participants and/or vehicles. Below that threshold, an event may still need a permit as some other form of special event.
Can the village deny or revoke a special event permit?
Yes. The Village Clerk applies sixteen standards under § 105.05, covering traffic, safety, noise, and unpaid past fees, before issuing a permit, and can deny one that fails them. Once issued, § 105.11 lets the Clerk or Village Manager suspend or revoke the permit for violations, false statements, or unlawful conduct.
What if my special event permit is denied?
Section 105.06 gives the applicant five days from receiving the denial to file a written appeal with the Village's Finance and Economic Development Committee, which holds a hearing where the appellant may be represented by counsel. The Committee's decision on the appeal is final under the chapter.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Tinley Park

Noise Ordinances: Construction HoursSome RestrictionsBuilding Setbacks & Zoning: Setback RulesSome RestrictionsLandscaping Rules: Artificial TurfFew RestrictionsLandscaping Rules: Weed OrdinancesSome RestrictionsLandscaping Rules: CompostingSome RestrictionsTrash & Recycling: Dumpster RulesSome Restrictions

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