Warner Robins, GA Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

Sec. 23-49 states no person may conduct a parade or public assembly, or use a public facility for non-governmental purposes, without a current, valid permit administered by the police chief or designee. A 'parade' under Sec. 23-48 means a march, procession, or motorcade involving 30 or more persons, or one that significantly affects normal traffic flow; 'public assembly' means a gathering of 30 or more people for a common purpose from prior planning that occupies a public facility or area. Sec. 23-50 exempts funeral processions and spontaneous events tied to news breaking within the prior seven days, provided the event stays on private property or otherwise avoids undue public disruption and the organizer gives the administrator and police chief at least 24 hours' written notice.

Standard applications must be filed not less than 7 days nor more than 90 days before the event (Sec. 23-51(d)), and the administrator can extend review by up to 48 hours for complex applications (Sec. 23-53). 00 application fee applies (Sec. 23-54(a)), plus any rental fees, service charges, or costs the city incurs, and applicants can be billed for additional police protection, public works support like lighting or sanitation, and other extraordinary city expenses (Sec. 23-55), except that events conducted solely for First Amendment-protected public issue speech are exempt from those cost charges.

A permit must issue when the administrator finds the application complete, the event will not unduly inconvenience the public or city operations, adequate sanitation and parking are arranged, and security costs are covered (Sec. 23-57). Violating the article or deviating from permit terms is unlawful under Sec. 23-84, and permits can be suspended or revoked for violations or public-safety concerns under Sec. 23-82.