Will I Need a Permit?

If you are in doubt about whether or not your proposed activity is an Outdoor Special Event, and are unsure of what is required, ask yourself the following questions:

• Even though my event is on private property, will some aspects of it spill onto the public space? (i.e. sidewalks, roads, city property or property owned by someone other than you)
• Is there a remote chance that the safety of the participants and/or the residents of the City of Atlanta may be affected if certain aspects of your event are not properly constructed, installed, or handled (i.e. food, electrical wiring, tents, stages, generators)
• Does your event require any City of Atlanta services? ( i.e. trash pick up, closing of streets, etc.) 
• Will I be erecting a stage, tent (10 x 10 or larger), bleachers, or booths?
• Will I be vending? (food, beverages, merchandise)
• Will I be selling/serving Alcohol? Will my event include advertising and/or product sampling?
  

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you will need a permit from the Office of Special Events

Which type of permit will I need?
If you know your event requires an outdoor event permit, but you are not sure which type, ask yourself the following questions:

• Does my event require a temporary street or lane closing? (check the specific requirements of a Outdoor Festival, Assembly or Large Gathering in a Park permit)
• Is your event in a park and include tents, stages, vending of food or merchandise, alcohol, amusement rides or advertising/product sampling? (Complete a Outdoor Festival Application)