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Event Permits

Hosting Events on the Beltline

Events on paved Beltline trails and parks require a permit from the City of Atlanta. Here is some information that can help you with the permitting process.

The Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOSE) permits all outdoor events in the city of Atlanta. There are a variety of permits that are applicable for requesting access to Beltline paved trails and parks. The category your event falls under will determine which permit your event requires, how much it will cost, and if any sub-permits will be necessary. All permits can be applied for using the City of Atlanta Outdoor Event Application.

Permit Types & Details

The Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOSE) permits all outdoor events in the city of Atlanta. There are a variety of permits that are applicable for requesting access to Beltline paved trails and parks. The category your event falls under will determine which permit your event requires, how much it will cost, and if any sub-permits will be necessary. All permits can be applied for using the City of Atlanta Outdoor Event Application.

Assembly Permit

For events such as parades, marches, races, or rallies with any of the following elements:

  • More than 54 people

  • Traveling for more than two blocks

  • Moving portion that lasts longer than one hour

Large Gathering in a Park Permit

For events that occur in a park with the following elements:

  • 75-250 people

  • Lasts for one hour or longer

  • Doesn’t meet the definition of an assembly or outdoor festival

Outdoor Festival Permit

For events with any number of attendees with any of the following elements:

  • Amusements

  • Vending of food or merchandise

  • Distribution or sale of alcohol

  • Stages, tents, or other temporary structures

  • Commercial advertising or product sampling

Park Reservation

All Beltline-adjacent parks and the Historic Fourth Ward Park amphitheater can be reserved online at iParcs.

Questions?

For more details visit the Mayor's Office of Special Events.

For specific questions about event permits, click here.