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(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to the following when occurring in a traditional public forum: (A) Spontaneous events; (B) Recreational activities, including jogging or walking, that do not require closing public streets or other public rights -of -way; (C) Footraces and bicycle races are not subject to this section 22 -12 but are subject to section 22 -12.1. (C) Funeral processions of vehicles with appropriate lights and /or escorts; (D) Students going to and from school classes or participating in educational activities, provided that such conduct is under the immediate direction and supervision of the proper school authorities; (E) The United States Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, the military forces of the state, and the employees of the city when acting within the scope of their employment; or (F) A governmental agency or agencies acting within the scope of its functions. (G) A parade, public assembly or expressive activity conducted in some traditional public forum other than a street and involving less than thirty (30) people. (3) Permits may be granted if they are requested by individuals or organizations who desire to have a permit, even though the permit is not required under this section. (d) Application. (1) A written application for a permit shall be filed as follows: (A) When a parade, public assembly or expressive activity will require the blocking or temporary closure of all or any part of one or more major streets of the city, or one or more streets in the downtown area, and the detouring of motor vehicle traffic, and will require the presence of significantly more police officers than are normally assigned to the area for traffic control, traffic diversion and /or the maintenance of order, a written application for the permit shall be filed with the city manager or city manager designee at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the occurrence, and shall include the information described under subsection (d)(1)(C) below. The reasons for this time requirement are that additional time is needed by city officials to coordinate with all involved departments; to determine previously scheduled uses of the areas or streets; to determine the need and arrange for traffic control signages and devices; to notify residents and businesses; to arrange for the rescheduling and /or recall of police officers; and to alter existing parking regulations. Applicants should allow additional time for correction of any deficiencies and first time events. (B) For all parades, public assemblies or expressive activities other than those described in subsection (d)(1)(A) above, a written application for the permit