Notwithstanding any other provision of this title relating to obstruction of public thoroughfares, a procession or assemblage upon such thoroughfares, including streets, highways, vehicularways, pedestrianways or other thoroughfares, may be conducted if application has been made to and a written permit issued by the chief of police. In considering any such application, the chief of police shall evaluate the problems of traffic control and police protection of persons and property. The chief of police may prescribe, by the terms of any permit, reasonable limitations upon the size, route or nature of the procession or assemblage in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare. (Ord. 185 §4(D), 1977)