An outdoor event is any gathering of people that occurs completely or partially outdoors on public property and/or private property. It is not a gated park event. Outdoor events are coordinated through the Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOSE).

An outdoor event can last for –

• 90 or fewer consecutive days
• 13 or fewer consecutive weeks, where the outdoor gathering occurs no fewer than three days out each consecutive week (considered to be a series).

The following questions should be considered when trying to determine if a proposed activity is categorized as an outdoor special event:

• Do I expect 75 people or more to be gathered for an hour or more?
• 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) Will said event have 500 or more people in attendance?
• 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 the event are not properly constructed, installed, or handled? (i.e., food preparation, electrical wiring, tents, stages, generators)
• Does the event require any City of Atlanta services? (trash pick-up, closing of streets, etc.)
• Will I be erecting a stage, tent (10 x 10 or larger) or bleachers? • Will I be vending? (food, beverages, merchandise, services, charging admission on-site)
• Will I be selling/serving alcohol?
• Will my event include advertising and/or product sampling? If the answer is yes to any of the above questions, please read the outdoor event permit descriptions found on the Mayor's Office of Special Events website (link below).

NOTE: If the proposed event is in a park and includes tents over 10x10, stages, vending of food or merchandise, alcohol, amusement rides or advertising/product sampling, an Outdoor Festival Application will need to be completed.

Permits –

• Assembly Application Fees – $50 (9,999 attendees and under) / $100 (10,000 attendees or greater)
• Large Gathering Application Fee – $50
• Outdoor Festival Application/Permit – Varies (fee scale based on event size and profit status)

*Application and permit fees must be remitted in the form of a cashiers/certified check or money order.

NOTE: Outdoor Festival Permit applications are due 90 days before the start date of the event. Assembly and Large Gathering Permit applications are due 30 days before the start date of the event. For a more accurate count, start on the first event date and work backwards, with the day before the event as day one. Please allow adequate time to plan the event, keeping the application requirements in mind during the process.

Vendors – Visit the MOSE website and click on the Special Events Calendar in the left panel. Currently scheduled events are listed on the respective event date, along with the location, time, and event organizer's public contact info. Please contact the event organizer directly for permission and instructions on how to vend at their event.

For additional information, contact the Mayor's Office of Special Events via email at specialevents@atlantaga.gov or by phone at 404-330-6741, or visit the website.

Outdoor Event Applications

Mayor's Office of Special Events