Special Events & Permits in Montana (2026)

4 rules on the books across Montana, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Park Event Permits

Permits required for organized events in public parks, including group size thresholds, amplified sound rules, and reservation procedures.

Billings

Significant Restrictions

Special events, sports camps, and organized activities in Billings city parks need a park use permit filed at least 15…

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Parade Permits

How parades and processions are permitted, including route approval, traffic-control requirements, insurance, and First Amendment carve-outs for political marches.

Billings

Significant Restrictions

Billings requires a permit before any parade or motorcade uses a public street, sidewalk, or alley, filed with the city…

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Sidewalk Dining & Cafés

Permits for tables and seating in the public right-of-way, café and al-fresco programs, clearance widths, barriers, and the operating conditions attached to a sidewalk-dining permit.

Billings

Significant Restrictions

Billings requires an encroachment permit from the city administrator before any table, chair, or structure for outdoor…

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Yellowstone County

Some Restrictions

Restaurants in unincorporated Yellowstone County may add sidewalk seating only under the physical conditions in Section…

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