(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, 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 event or gathering which occurs on city property (street, sidewalk, right-of-way, or public facility or place under the authority of the city).
(B) Permit required. No parade, special event or street closure shall be conducted on the public ways of this 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.
(‘70 Code, § 15-47)
(C) Procedures for obtaining a permit.
(1) City Council approval is required for all street closures in excess of one hour.
(2) Application for a parade permit should be made in writing at least 30 days before the time at which the parade shall be scheduled to begin if the event requires a street closure and shall contain the following information:
(a) The name, if any, of the organization or group sponsoring or proposing the parade/special event;
(b) The location or locations in the city where the parade/special event is proposed to take place;
(c) The date and hours for which permit is sought;
(d) The name and contact information of the person applying for the permit;
(e) The person or persons to be in charge of the activity and who will accompany it and carry the permit at all times; and
(f) An estimated daily attendance, request to close the street, inclement weather date and other event details as described in the policy for special events.
(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 City Council approval if required, consistent 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. The following standards shall apply to all parades and special events conducted in the city:
(1) Parades/special events 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.
(3) Every parade shall follow a route approved by the City Manager or his designated agent.
(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.
(5) No vicious animal whether leashed or unleashed shall participate in or proceed along the route of a parade. (‘70 Code, § 15-49)
(6) Notification to those along a parade route may be made by city staff 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) Penalty, see § 98.99