Reasons for denial of a parade permit.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 25-108
in effectSec. 25-108. - Reasons for denial of a parade permit.
(a) The MOSE director may deny a parade permit if the special event organizer has failed to meet all of the requirements for submitting an application for a parade permit.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), the MOSE director may deny a parade permit if, after reviewing the application:
(1) The special event organizer demonstrates an inability or unwillingness to conduct a parade pursuant to the terms and conditions of this article;
(2) The special event organizer demonstrates an inability or unwillingness to conduct a parade pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the parade permit application;
(3) The special event organizer has failed to submit a timely parade permit application in accordance with subsections (b) and (h) of section 25-105 of this Code;
(4) The parade will significantly affect the ability of the city to render necessary services to its residents, based upon its equipment and personnel resources and other ongoing functions and responsibilities of its affected departments, including the police and fire departments and Houston Public Works; or
(5) The special event organizer has been informed that the proposed parade route must be modified in accordance with item (13) of section 25-106 of this Code and the special event organizer fails or refuses to modify the proposed parade route.
(Ord. No. 2010-911, § 2(Exh. A), 12-1-2010; Ord. No. 2018-11, § 18, 1-10-2018)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH25SPEV_ARTIIIPA_S25-108REDEPAPEFetched: 10/26/2026