There was a court case involving a woman who got a heel of one of her shoes caught in a sidewalk grating, fell, and injured herself. The city subsequently passed this law in order to protect itself from future litigation.
61-6-16. Wearing hats in theaters and places of amusement; penalty. No person attending any performance at any theater, hall or opera house, or any such building where theatrical or other performances are given, when an admission fee is charged, shall wear upon his or her head any hat, bonnet or covering for the head which…
198-14. Disrobing in public. No person shall disrobe under the boardwalk, on the beach or in any vehicle or truck while such vehicle is parked upon any public street or way or other public place in plain view of the public.