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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(A) Funeral processions;
(B) Students going to and from school classes or participating in educational or recreational activity where such activity is under the supervision and direction of proper school authorities;
(C) Any governmental agency acting within the scope of its functions;
(D) Bands or marching units proceeding to or from a point of assembly or parade termination to participate in or after participating in a parade; and
(E) The annual Christmas parade conducted by the committee appointed by the Town Council.
(1991 Code, § 16-93) (Ord. passed 9-18-1986)
The following acts or activities, when performed or undertaken in conjunction with or as a part of, any parade, picket line or group demonstration, are hereby prohibited and declared unlawful:
(A) The carrying on or about the person any firearm or replica thereof or any weapon or article, including, but not limited to, blackjacks, nightsticks or flashlights, which by their use might constitute a deadly weapon; provided, however, that members of the armed forces of the United States of America while in uniform and discharging their lawful duties and law enforcement personnel while on duty may carry firearms, nightsticks, flashlights, swords and other weapons regularly carried during performance of duties, and that it shall be permissible for school marching bands to use unloaded rifles or replicas thereof for rifle or twirling drill, for members of the color guard of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion to carry swords and unloaded rifles or replicas thereof, and for clowns to use firearms firing blanks for the entertainment of the general public;
(B) The taking or keeping of any dog or vicious animal, whether leashed or unleashed;
(C) The conduct of a parade, picket line or group demonstration during hours of darkness without prior authorization of the Town Council granted at a regular or special meeting thereof;
(D) Parades, picket lines and group demonstrations within any public building or structure; and
(E) Distribution of written materials or any candy, prizes or favors during a parade.
(1991 Code, § 16-95) (Ord. passed 9-18-1986) Penalty, see § 10.99
The Chief of Police shall have authority to revoke any permit granted for a parade, picket line or group demonstration and to stop and disburse any parade, picket line or group demonstration for any of the following causes:
(A) The violation by any participant of § 71.04;
(B) The failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the permit; and
(C) The conduct of the parade, picket line or group demonstration for any purpose other than that set forth in the permit application.
(1991 Code, § 16-96) (Ord. passed 9-18-1986)
No person shall hamper, obstruct, impede or interfere with any parade, picket line or group demonstration being conducted under authority of a permit duly issued by the Town Manager.
(1991 Code, § 16-97) (Ord. passed 9-18-1986) Penalty, see § 10.99
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