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Special Events Manager
770-594-6271
Email Christine Ward
Katie Bodine
Special Events Coordinator
770-594-6443
Email Katie Bodine
38 Hill Street
Suite 205
Roswell, GA 30075
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Overview
The Special Events Division manages the City's special event programs including planning and oversight. This division coordinates with other City departments for logistical support for events including security, clean-up, barricades, fencing, first-aid, permits and use of City facilities. Special Events serves as the liaison and is the primary contact between City departments and the organizer.Quick Links
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The City of Roswell accepts applications for special events andAlive in Roswell Merchant/Vendor Application
Alive in Roswell is a monthly festival free to the public hosted by the City of Roswell. The event venues are Historic Canton Street, Historic Roswell Square, Interactive Zone at City Hall and East Alley.All of our venues are full for the 2019 season. Please check back at the end of January for updates on our Alive in Roswell 2020 season.
Special Event Permits
Film/Video/Media Production Permits
**Student projects must have an email from the supervising professor to verify current enrollment status before a permit is issued. Applications will not be processed until this correspondence is received. While there is not a permit fee for student projects, there will be fees associated with any City services required.
Application Process
Special Events
The fee for all special event applications is $150 if City services are required (Police, Fire, Transportation equipment, Park or City Hall rental, etc.) and $50 if they are not. The application fee covers the cost of staff review of the application/event plan and may not be waived. Film/Video/Media Production
The fee for all filming/video/media production applications is a non-refundable $250.
Application Deadlines
The Review Process
If no City resources are required, the permit will be issued with any applicable conditions. If City resources are required, the organizer will receive a statement of what is to be paid directly to staff at the event. Each staff person working the event shall be paid for a minimum of 4 hours.
A pre-event meeting between the organizer and key staff members will be held prior to the event.
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Special Events Calendar & Restricted Dates
2019 Restricted Dates
- February 2
- March 16, 23, 30
- April 6, 13, 18, 27, 28
- May 4, 5, 10, 16, 18
- June 8, 14, 15, 20
- July 1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 18
- August 2, 9, 15, 17, 25
- September 13, 14, 19
- October 11, 17, 26
- November 2
- December 8
2020 Restricted Dates
- March 14, 21
- April 16, 18, 25, 26
- May 2, 3, 8, 16, 21
- June 6, 12, 18, 20
- July 3, 4, 5, 17, 22
- August 14, 20, 22, 25
- September 11, 17
- October 4, 9, 15
Frequently Asked Questions