Demonstrations

The City of Fort Collins requires individuals and groups to file a Demonstration Notification Request at least 24 hours before organizing free speech activities on public property. This process helps ensure positive experiences and prevents conflicts with other scheduled events.

Is a Notification Request Needed?

Any person or group wanting to organize a free speech activity (like a rally, march or demonstration) on public property should file a Demonstration Notification Request at least 24 hours before the activity.

Deadline

At least 24 hours before the activity.

Cost

Free of charge

What You Need to Submit a Demonstration Notification

• Your information (include details about your group)
• Demonstration name and time
• Expected number of people
• Whether you'll use amplified sound
• Map showing where you'll gather and your march route (if a march is planned)

Submit a Demonstration Notification Request 

Rules and Regulations

• No fee required for a Demonstration Notification.
• A Demonstration Notification doesn't give you exclusive use of the location.
• No motorized vehicles are allowed on sidewalks, bike paths or grass areas.
• No glass allowed in any park.
• You cannot destroy, damage or remove plants or damage public property.
• Events cannot block sidewalk access or traffic on multi-use paths.
• The City issues parade permits according to Fort Collins Municipal Code Sec. 23.5-3.
• Events must follow Noise Regulations (Fort Collins Municipal Code Sec. 20-21).
• Events must follow local, state and federal laws.
• Insurance: The City suggests, but doesn't require, groups to get general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million. If you get insurance, name the City of Fort Collins and its officers, employees and volunteers as additionally insured parties.