Big Stone Gap, VA · Wise County
Parade Permit
Organizations use this permit request to seek Town Council approval for a parade and provide event, contact, and route details.
What this form is
The Town requires approval from Town Council before a parade is allowed. The request asks for the organization, contact person and phone number, parade date and time, number of people or vehicles, occasion, and any alternate route; plans and routes must also be submitted in writing.
Who needs it
An organization planning a parade in Big Stone Gap needs to submit this request and obtain Town Council approval before the parade.
How to submit it
Submit the request to the Town Manager’s office by noon on the last Wednesday of the month. Submit plans and routes in writing to the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Chief of Police.
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; it requires the requester’s signature, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download the Permit
Download the Parade Permit form.
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Complete the Request
Enter the organization and contact details, parade date and time, number of people or vehicles, occasion, and requested route.
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Gather Plans and Routes
Prepare any parade plans and routes for written submission to the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Chief of Police.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the request to the Town Manager’s office by noon on the last Wednesday of the month.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Parade Permit request?
- It asks for the organization and contact details, parade date and time, number of people or vehicles, occasion, and any requested alternate route.
- How do I submit the Parade Permit?
- Submit it to the Town Manager’s office by noon on the last Wednesday of the month. Submit plans and routes in writing to the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Chief of Police.
- Do I need a notary for the Parade Permit?
- No. This form requires the requester’s signature but has no notary block; no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
- Does the Town Council need to approve the parade?
- Yes. The form says every parade permit request must have Town Council approval before a parade is allowed.