To hold a road race or parade in Boston, the organizer must submit a written request, as far in advance as possible, to the Commissioner of the Boston Transportation Department. The request must contain the following information:

• The name of the group sponsoring the road race or parade
• The date of the event
• The route that the road race or parade will take
• The formation point for participants
• The starting time
• The expected number of participants
• The name, address and daytime telephone number of the organizer.