Community festivals and special events facilitate opportunities to promote tourism, showcase local talent, draw first time visitors, contribute to the economy, and keep the downtown and surrounding areas vitalized. The City of Marietta recognizes this; therefore, the City's purpose is to facilitate within the community the accessibility to promote, coordinate, and/or participate in community festivals and special events.
Community Special Event Application
Community Special Event Application is intended ONLY for festivals, special events, or race events actively held and requiring the use of Glover Park, with or without street closures, and is >1.5 hours in duration.
- For Community Special Events requiring street closures, The Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department must receive completed application on or before the 2nd Friday in December to be eligible to be added to the following year's calendar, others are due 60 days prior to event date.
- Community Special Events that include an assembly (run, walk, parade, march, etc.) must also contact and submit an Assembly Application to the Marietta Police Department, 770-794-5338.
Press Event/ Press Announcement Application
Press Event/ Press Announcement Application is intended for events NOT requiring street closures, <1.5 hours in duration, and require limited use of Glover Park.
Assembly Application
Assembly Permit Application is intended for road races, walks, parades, marches, etc. Applicants must contact and submit applications directly to the
Marietta Police Department, 770-794-5338.
Contact
Completed applications and/or special event questions can be emailed to
Rachel Langelotti, 770-794-4456.
Thank you for your interest in hosting a special event in the City of Marietta.