Memphis Police Dept - Special Events Office - Traffic Control

AKA:

Parade Requests

Description:

Provides traffic control staff for special events. All block parties, parades, walks, runs, street closures and public assemblies require a permit, which is issued through the City of Memphis Permits Office.

If the event requires street closure the applicant/sponsor is responsible for 1) obtaining a $1 million dollar liability insurance policy naming the City of Memphis as an additional insured; 2) Obtaining and providing barricades to close the street; 3) Obtaining and providing uniform security guards at each street closure.

For further information call the City of Memphis Permits Office at 901-636-6711, located at 2714 Union Extended Suite 100, Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Hours:

24/7;Police Department Office Hours: Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call for timely coordination, prior to applying for a permit. All requests for permits must go through the City of Memphis Permits Office. By appointment only, due to COVID-19

Program Fees:

Fees vary

Eligibility:

Fees Vary; call for details.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

August 10, 2023

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Legal Status:

City/County (Parish)