Parades and races

We require a permit for any parade or race on city streets or alleys.
Parade, march and race permits
Parade, march and race permits

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Parades

The City requires a permit for any parade or procession on city streets or alleys.

Races

The City requires a permit for races when any portion is on a city street.

All rules for parades and races

Read all the parades and races regulations in Municode, City Ordinance Chapter 447.
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Related resources

Obstruction permit

You need an obstruction permit to block a street, lane or sidewalk. You also need it to hood parking meters.

Events at parks

If your event occurs on park property only, contact the Minneapolis Park Board. They issue the permits and reservations.

Event waste and recycling

Reduce waste at events and learn what to do with the waste you collect.

Contact us

Race or parade approval

Shane Morton, Public Works Traffic and Parking Services

Lt. Beth Mota, Minneapolis Police Department

Email Shane Morton

Email Lt. Beth Mota

Phone

Shane Morton
612-673-5517

Lt. Beth Mota
612-673-3942

Dee Ann McQuerry

Public Works Traffic and Parking Services Division

Email Dee Ann McQuerry

Address

Hawthorne Transportation Center
33 Ninth St. N., Room 100
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1326