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
*As of January 2026, applications must be filled out using Sages.gov. Emailed or mailed applications will no longer be accepted. *
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. Once approved, an Outdoor Assembly / Life Safety Floor Plan is required to be submitted 30 days before your event.
- 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 Permit Application to the Marietta Police Department, 770-794-5338.
- Please review the rules, regulations, and fees before applying.
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. Once approved, an Outdoor Assembly / Life Safety Floor Plan is required to be submitted 30 days before your event.
Nonprofit Food Service Event Permit Application
Nonprofit Food Service Event Permit Application is intended for the sale or service of food at a non-profit organization event. Many private organizations that meet nonprofit status as determined by the IRS hold fundraising and social events that are open to the public, benefiting the organization and the community. The City of Marietta recognizes this; therefore, the City's purpose is to facilitate the operation of nonprofit food sales and food service* at events sponsored by organizations through the issuance of permits.
* Nonprofit food sales and food service' means the temporary sale or service of food items by an organization at an event sponsored by a county, municipality, organization, OR the temporary sale of food items by an organization if such sale is sponsored by a religious, charitable, or nonprofit corporation, including but not limited to churches, schools, clubs, lodges, or other such organizations.
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. Once approved, an Outdoor Assembly / Life Safety Floor Plan is required to be submitted 30 days before your event.
Outdoor Assembly/Event Permit - required for all events
This application for any outdoor assembly/festival [IFC Chapter 31]; temporary exposition center life safety floor plan [Life Safety Code - 13.7.5.3.11] ; temporary rearrangement of means of egress (seal required) [IFC 103.2.1]; or modification to building access control [Life Safety Code-Section 7.2.1.5]. Unless otherwise noted, these provisions are regulated pursuant to Official Code of Georgia section 25-2-4, promulgation of State Minimum Fire and Safety Standards. Must apply for permit using Sages.gov
*Tents larger than 10' x 10' and stages also require a building permit for each stage and each tent. Tents must provide an NFPA 701 textile flame spread certificate. Stages must meet the requirements of the GA Accessibility Code by providing stairs with handrails/guards, and/or ramp with handrail/guards. See the Marietta Events Fire Safety Planning Guide for all requirements.*
Questions about this permit and its requirements can be answered by the Marietta Fire Marshall's Office - 770-794-5450.
Thank you for your interest in hosting a special event in the City of Marietta.