JACKSON — The City of Jackson will enforce new parade regulations during this year’s Hal’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade, restricting activities such as open-flame cooking, glass containers and certain vehicles in an effort to improve safety and crowd control downtown.
The ordinances, approved by the Jackson City Council in November 2025, apply to parade organizers, participants, vendors and spectators within the Downtown Business Improvement District during designated parade hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Under the new rules, grills, barbecues, smokers and other open-flame cooking devices are prohibited along the parade route unless specifically permitted by the city. Cooking with oils or grease is also banned without prior approval. In addition, glass containers — including bottles, jars and drinking glasses — are not allowed…