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Yes, it is. It is part of the city’s responsibilities to manage traffic and public order in general. But the decision to issue the permit cannot be based on the the message the protesters want to send.From an online article in the San Francisco Chronicle about a “free speech rally” that was moved to a different park on short notice.According to the city Recreation and Park Department, any gathering is considered a “special event” if it involves amplified sound, advertises that it is open to the public, or requires special barricades and fences, among other things. Police can disband an unpermitted event and arrest organizers.The city requires special-event applications to be submitted at least 60 days in advance. The fee is $62.Right-wing rallies in limbo in San Francisco and BerkeleyYou want to protest against a specific city government decision? You want to demonstrate in favor of that same decision? Either way, it is the size and logistics of the gathering that determine whether you need a city permit, not which side of the issue you are on.

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The following is from the National Parks Service website regarding use of the National Mall. From what I understand, a permit must be obtained to hold a demonstration on the national mall, but that the permit is waived for demostrations, as they are protected under the first amendments.APPLICATION PROCESSING COST: A one-time, non-refundable application cost of $120.00 must accompany all SPECIAL EVENT applications. Special event applications will not be processed without the application processing payment. Payment is accepted by credit card, check and money order. DEMONSTRATION (First Amendment) applications are not subject to the application processing cost. No special event application will be processed unless processing cost remittance is provided with the application. The application processing cost represents the average cost incurred by the park in receiving, processing, initially reviewing, and distributing of applications to help ensure the information supplied is sufficient to inform a decision. Processing costs will be reviewed each fiscal year.OTHER COSTS: There also may be charges for other costs associated with your proposed activity, incurred by the National Park Service and the United States Park Police. These charges are to reimburse the National Park Service for services, resource damage caused by your activity, or personnel deemed necessary to support your activity. Depending on the size and scope of your proposed activity, a cost recovery deposit in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, certified check, or money order, and/or documented liability insurance coverage may be required. Any costs will be discussed with the applicant, prior to issuing the permit.See:Permits & Reservations