Parades and special events

A permit from the City Manager’s office is required for street assemblages, parades and processions (other than funeral processions) on any city roadway and for open-air assemblages and out-of-door meetings lasting longer than 10 hours and at which more than 100 people are expected to attend.

Parade permit
Download parade permit application form
View parade ordinance

Public assembly permit
Download out-of-doors and open-air public assembly permit application
View open-air assemblages ordinance

Special events contact list

Jenny Burton
City Manager's Office
513-867-5350
To request a parade or public assembly permit application.

Lt. Kevin Haddix
Police Department
513-896-8243
Road closings and detours, parade route advice and requests for additional police officers.

Dain McCune
Street Superintendent
513-867-4200
Street closings and/or provision of barricades and detours.

Denny Glenn
Deputy Fire Chief
513-867-5379
Public safety; occupancy limits, EMS, fireworks.

Jim Bell
Parks and Recreation Director
513-867-5348
Contact if event is in or around a park or a parks department facility.

Rick Helsinger
Building and Zoning Superintendent
513-867-5318
Electrical and/or tent inspections.

Butler County Board of Health
513-887-3000
If food is being served.

Last updated: 1/28/2008