[Code 1971, § 5-1]
(a) 
Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to exhibit or conduct a public carnival or public exhibition within the city limits. A violation of this section is hereby declared to be an offense and punishable accordingly.
(b) 
Exceptions. Public carnivals and public exhibitions which are sponsored by local entities acceptable to the common council may be held under the sponsorship of these entities on such terms and conditions as the council may determine.