Cheyenne, WY Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit fee (adult)
- $15 per event
- Permit fee (minor)
- $2 per event
- Allowed items
- Pre-packaged food/drink only
- Proof of permit
- City clerk ID badge
- Permit expires
- At event's conclusion
Summary
Vendors selling pre-packaged food or drinks at Cheyenne parades and street festivals need a temporary parade vendor permit and must wear a city clerk-issued ID badge while working the route.
Any person wishing to conduct business as a temporary parade vendor must submit written application for a permit... an identification badge issued by the city clerk will serve as the temporary parade vendor permit. The badge must be worn by the permittee at all times when distributing pre-packaged food or drink items for the specific parade event designated in the application... Temporary parade vendor permittees must not impede the flow of vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic or pose any threat to the health and safety of parade observers or participants.
Full Breakdown
City Code 8.40.130 carves temporary parade vendors out of the standard food-stand/pushcart rules: they may sell only pre-packaged food or drink items pre-approved by the health officer, and only in conjunction with a special community parade event on public streets. The vendor applies to the city clerk, lists every item to be sold, and pays a fee. Approval triggers an ID badge that itself functions as the permit and must be worn at all times while distributing items. Vendors can't block vehicle, bike, or pedestrian traffic or endanger parade participants or spectators, and the permit expires when the parade ends.
Violations & Fines
Selling items not on the approved list, working without the badge/permit, or blocking traffic along the route violates 8.40.130 and is enforceable as a misdemeanor under the city's general penalty provision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a parade vendor cook food on-site in Cheyenne?
Does the vendor badge double as anything else?
Sources & Official References
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