Special Events & Permits in Mississippi (2026)
9 rules on the books across Mississippi, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Block Party Permits
How to get a permit to close your street for a block party, including application timelines, neighbor consent requirements, and insurance needs.
Southaven
Significant RestrictionsIn the City of Southaven, Mississippi, a block party needs a special event permit from the special events coordinator…
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Some RestrictionsJackson requires a special event permit before any block party, defined by city code as a neighbor or business…
Read full rule →Park Event Permits
Permits required for organized events in public parks, including group size thresholds, amplified sound rules, and reservation procedures.
Parade Permits
How parades and processions are permitted, including route approval, traffic-control requirements, insurance, and First Amendment carve-outs for political marches.
Gulfport
Significant RestrictionsGulfport no longer issues a standalone parade permit: Ord. No. 3093 repealed the old parade or procession permit at…
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Significant RestrictionsSection 9-532 of the Southaven Code makes a permit from the chief of police, or a designee, a requirement before anyone…
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Some RestrictionsAnyone staging a parade, motorcade, march or other planned movement of people, vehicles or animals on Jackson's streets…
Read full rule →Street Fair Rules
Permits and operating standards for street fairs and farmers markets, including vendor sourcing, alcohol handling, and street closure procedures.
Southaven
Significant RestrictionsIn the City of Southaven, Mississippi, a fair, carnival or festival needs a special event permit, and every event is…
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Some RestrictionsA street fair, carnival or circus needs a permit from the mayor and city council before it can operate in Gulfport. The…
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Some RestrictionsFood vendors working Jackson parades, festivals and street fairs are regulated as mobile food vendors under Chapter 66…
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