(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PARADE. As an assemblage of two or more persons participating in or operating any vehicle in any march, ceremony, show, exhibition or in any procession, promotion or demonstration of any kind in or upon the public streets, alleys, parks or other public grounds in any manner, provided that the term shall not include:
(1) Pickets, as defined in § 95.02;
(2) Funeral processions;
(3) Any governmental agency acting within the scope of its functions;
(4) Bands or marching groups proceeding to an assembly point for participation in a parade; or
(5) Footraces and bicycle races as defined in § 95.03.
(B) Permit required. No parade shall be conducted on the public ways of this town and no person shall inaugurate, promote or participate in any parade of this type unless the parade is conducted in conformity with the requirements set out herein and unless a permit has been obtained from the Chief of Police or his or her designated representative.
(C) Procedures for obtaining permit.
(1) Application for a parade permit shall be made in writing at least 72 hours before the time at which the parade shall be scheduled to begin and shall contain the following information:
(a) The name, if any, of the organization or group sponsoring or proposing the parade;
(b) The location or locations in the town where the parade is proposed to take place;
(c) The date and hours for which permit is sought;
(d) The name of the person applying for the permit;
(e) Whether or not persons below the age of 18 years are expected to participate;
(f) The person or persons to be in charge of the activity and who will accompany it and carry the permit at all times; and
(g) An estimate of the number of people and the number and type of vehicles to participate in the parade.
(2) Upon receipt of an application properly completed and timely filed as herein above set out, the designated officer shall immediately issue a permit consistent with the standards prescribed herein. The permit shall contain all information stated on the application and shall be signed by the issuing officer.
(D) Standards for conduct of parades. The following standards shall apply to all parades conducted in the town:
(1) No parade or part thereof may be conducted on the streets of the town between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. except on Saturdays and Sundays.
(2) No more than one parade may be conducted within the town at any one time.
(3) Every parade shall follow a route approved by the Chief of Police or his or her 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.