Parades and processions - Apply for a licence

You must apply for a licence if you want to hold a public procession, march or parade

National guidance

Read the Scottish Government guidance

Read the privacy notice for civic government licences before you submit a request for a parade.

Read the civic government licence privacy notice

Giving notice for a parade or procession

If you want to hold a public procession, march or parade, you must give us at least 28 days’ notice. Some events may need more notice depending on the circumstances.

We publish details of all notifications so local communities know what is planned.

Apply for a licence

Get notified of a parade or procession

You can contact the relevant licensing officer if you need information about parades or processions in your area.

View our current parade and procession applications

If you want to be told about planned parades or processions, you can ask to join the notification list by completing the opt‑in registration form.

Download the opt‑in registration form

Commenting or objecting

If you want to comment on or object to a planned parade, you must contact us at least 2 weeks before the event.

You can email licensing@highland.gov.uk or write to your local licensing office.

Office addresses are listed in the guidance notes.

Phone: 01349 886609

Email: licensing@highland.gov.uk