Parade permit application form

To apply for a parade permit, complete and submit the form.

Before you begin

What to know

As part of the application, you must provide:

  • Requested event information
  • Route map
  • Waste and recycling map (form included in application)
  • Neighborhood notice and approval form (form included in application)

Apply for a parade permit

Where to send your application

Mail your application to Public Works

Other required items

You will also need to:

  • Attend an applicant meeting
  • Obtain certificate of liability insurance

Know the rules for parades

See rules for hosting parades

Read parades and races City ordinance

Deadline

For large parades

Submit your application at least 60 days before the parade date.

For all other parades

Submit your application at least 30 days before the parade date.

Note: You must apply for your parade permit before the deadline. We do not accept late applications.

 

Fees

You must pay the parade permit fee to obtain the permit.

Parade type Cost
Large parades (3 or more hours) $300
All other parades $50

Security deposit fee (large parades only): $800

Other fees

You may also need to pay:

  • Traffic management fees
  • Signage fees
  • Waste and recycling costs
  • A security deposit fee (for large parades)

See the application for more details

Ways to pay

You can pay your fees:

  • In cash. You can drop off cash payment in person at our office.
  • By check. You can pay by check either by:
    • Mail
    • Drop off in person at our office

Parade application form

Request accessible format

If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.

Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Get help with your application

The City of Minneapolis Service Center can help you complete your application.

Contact us

Race or parade approval

Shane Morton, Public Works Traffic and Parking Services

Lt. Beth Mota, Minneapolis Police Department

Phone

Shane Morton
612-673-5517

Lt. Beth Mota
612-673-3942

Dee Ann McQuerry

Public Works Traffic and Parking Services Division

Address

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