Limited exceptions from this chapter:
(A) Sound coming from scheduled outdoor athletic events, community concerts, theatrical events, practice sessions or performances of bands and community fairs that are sponsored or sanctioned by the city;
(B) Noise from noisemakers on holidays or fireworks on holidays or at other times allowed under a pyrotechnics permit issued pursuant to G.S. §§ 14-410 through 14-415; and
(C) Noise resulting from parades, lawful picketing, or other public demonstration protected by the U.S. Constitution or federal law, or for which a local permit has been granted by the city, provided such activity is of temporary duration lasting no longer than two hours during any 24-hour period.