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Parades
Under Mankato City Ordinance you are required to have a parade permit anytime you are using the roadway or side walk for organized activities. There is a $10 fee for the permit. The first step in organizing your parade is to contact the Deputy Director of the Mankato Department of Public Safety at (507) 387-8794 or (507) 387-8790. The Deputy Director will assist you with the application process and planning your parade. All parade arrangements will be made on a first-come, first-served basis for the date and time of any parade.
Anyone has the capability to organize a parade, march, or walk in the City of Mankato by meeting certain safety guidelines.
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The City ordinance requires the permit application be received 14 days in advance of the date of the parade. In the event this is not possible, two predetermined parade routes are available which can be approved with less than 14 days notice.
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Organizers of any parade should arrange to meet with the Deputy Director of Mankato's Department of Public Safety to review and gain approval of the desired parade route.
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If there is police assistance requested or required due to safety concerns, the parade organizers are required to pay for the service. Please contact the Department of Public Safety for the current rate for off-duty officers.
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In the event a parade permit is denied, an appeal process exists through City of Mankato ordinance Section 6.11. The appeal must be filed with the Mayor of Mankato, within one business day following the receipt of denial for the parade permit.
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The City of Mankato has developed a method by which citizens can organize a parade route in a short. Two predetermined routes have been arranged to give citizens or organizations the type of visibility desired, but yet ensure safety guidelines.
The permit will be issued if the safety guidelines for the parade are met. To assist in meeting those guidelines, the City of Mankato has equipment available that would be needed for a parade. Other factors which may contribute to costs associated with a parade are dependent upon:
- Whether the parade routes uses the sidewalks or street .
- The number of volunteers available to assist with traffic and pedestrian safety.
- Whether the parade is held during the night or day hours.
Police officers may be required to assist with the parade depending upon the above qualifications. The police officer’s time would be paid on the per hour basis by the parade organizers.
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