(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PARADE. Any parade, march, ceremony, show, exhibition, pageant, or procession of any kind, or any similar display, in or upon any street, right-of-way, park, or other public place in the city. A parade shall not include pickets, funeral processions, or any governmental agency acting within the scope of its functions.
SPECIAL EVENTS. A special event is an organized activity, event, or gathering which occurs on city property (street, sidewalk, parking lot, right-of-way, or public facility or place under the authority of the city). Events often contain amplified noise, food, beverage, merchandise, and entertainment. Examples include festivals, markets, memorials, demonstrations, marches, and ceremonies. All SPECIAL EVENTS require a special event permit issued by the city.
(B) Permit required. No parade, special event, or street closure shall be conducted on the public ways or property of the city and no person shall inaugurate, promote or participate in any such parade, special event, or street closure unless the parade, special event or street closure is conducted in conformity with the requirements set out herein, and unless a permit has been obtained in accordance with the special event and street closing policy.
(‘70 Code, § 15-47)
(C) Procedures for obtaining a permit.
(1) City Council or City Manager approval is required for all street closures, in accordance with the special event and street closing policy.
(2) Application for a parade, special event, or street closing permit should be made in writing at least 60 days before the time at which the event/activity shall be scheduled to begin and shall contain the following information:
(a) The name of the individual, organization, or group sponsoring or proposing the event/activity;
(b) The location or locations in the city where the event/activity is proposed to take place, including the route intended to be taken, if approved;
(c) The date and hours for which permit is sought, including set up and tear down for the event/activity;
(d) The name and contact information of the person applying for the permit;
(e) The person or persons to be in charge of the event/activity and who will accompany it and carry the permit at all times;
(f) An estimated daily attendance, request to close the street, inclement weather date, and other event/activity details as described in the special event and street closing policy.
(3) Upon receipt of an application properly completed and timely filed as hereinabove set out, the Goldsboro Police Department shall issue a permit, subject to approval as designated by the special event and street closing policy, and not inconsistent with the standards prescribed herein. The permit shall contain all information stated on the application and shall be signed by the issuing officer. (‘70 Code, § 15-48)
(D) Standards for conduct of parades, special events, and street closings. The following standards shall apply to all parades, special events, and street closings conducted in the city:
(1) Parades, special events, and street closings or parts thereof may be conducted on the streets of the city no earlier than 9:00 a.m., and end no later than 10:00 p.m., unless approved by Goldsboro City Council.
(2) No more than one parade may be conducted within the city at any one time, that involves a street closing.
(3) Every parade shall follow a route approved by the City Manager or his or her designated agent and, if applicable, the City Council in accordance with the special event and street closing policy.
(4) No one participating in a parade or proceeding along the route of a parade shall distribute therefrom any candy, cigarettes, prizes or favors of any kind.
(6) Notification to those along a parade route must be made by the event organizer via mail, door-to-door, electronic, etc.
(Ord. 1982-42, passed 8-2-82; Am. Ord. 2017-57, passed 11-20-17; Am. Ord. 2023-26, passed 5-15-23; Am. Ord. 2024-23, passed 5-20-24) Penalty, see § 98.99