Atlanta is host to many outdoor events on an annual basis.  Outdoor events in the city add to the character of our neighborhoods and provide an opportunity for neighbors, artists, merchants and families to interact with each other.  As you start the planning process, it is important to recognize that your event plays a unique part in the relationship we have with each individual community and the quality of your event can make a difference to the City of Atlanta. 

The Office of Special Events is responsible for permitting outdoor events under the 2007 Outdoor Event Ordinance.  Click below to view the Outdoor Events Ordinance in its entirety. 

MUNICODES - Chapter 142 - Outdoor Event Ordinance

Thank you for your interest in choosing the City of Atlanta as the location for your event!

Basic Information

What is an Outdoor Event?
Any Event that occurs completely or partially outdoors on public or private property that lasts for 90 or fewer consecutive days or for 13 or fewer consecutive weeks, and the outdoor gathering occurs on no fewer than three days out of each consecutive week, or is a series.

**Effective March 8, 2010, the Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOSE) will be accepting applications on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am - 12:30pm and 1:45pm - 5:30pm on a first come, first served basis.  Please come at this time if you would like to meet with a representative from the MOSE for a ten minute meeting regarding your event/application. If you choose to drop off your application at any other time, there will be a drop box in the MOSE Lobby.  Please keep in mind, if you are dropping off your permit application in the drop box and still have questions we can be reached via email at specialeventapp@atlantaga.gov.

Will I Need a Permit?

Outdoor Event Applications 

Frequently Asked Questions