The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
PARADE. Any scheduled walk, demonstration, procession, march or motorcade consisting of persons, animals, vehicles, or a combination thereof having a common purpose, design, designation or goal, upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public thoroughfare, which does not comply with normal and usual traffic regulations and controls.
SPECIAL EVENT. Any planned assembly, block party, demonstration, rally, or gathering of a group of 25 or more persons, animals, vehicles, or a combination thereof, in a public space that:
(1) Has a common purpose, design or goal, and:
(a) Which substantially inhibits the usual flow of pedestrians or vehicular travel on public streets;
(b) Which involves a temporary and exclusive use of a public space; or
(c) Involves a substantial deviation from the public space's current use.
(2) Special events do not include the following:
(a) Parades;
(b) The use of public space by governmental agencies acting within the scope of their authority;
(c) Funeral processions; or
(d) Picnics or gatherings in reserved spaces within public parks which are reserved in advance through the City Administration.
(Ord. 20-1931, passed 1-5-21)