Notwithstanding any other provision of this code relating to obstruction of public thoroughfares, a procession or assemblage upon such thoroughfares, including streets, highways, vehicular ways, pedestrianways, or other thoroughfares may be conducted if application has been made to, and a written permit issued by, the mayor or his/her designee. In considering any such application, the mayor or his/her designee shall evaluate the problems of traffic control and police protection of persons and property. The mayor or his/her designee 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. 1979-5, 6-20-1979; amd. 2007 Code)