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Christine Ward
Special Events Manager
Phone: 770-594-6192
Email Christine Ward
38 Hill Street
Suite 205
Roswell, GA 30075
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Special Events Manager
Phone: 770-594-6192
Email Christine Ward
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 Vender/Sponsor Applications
This energizing festival offers unique opportunities for sponsors and vendors to highlight their businesses and services to thousands of residents and visitors. The festival features music, food trucks, hundreds of interactive vendors, kids' games and entertainment, and more, and enjoys participation from the many boutiques, small businesses and restaurants surrounding the venues. Applications are now being accepted for 2023.
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.
Approved Low-impact Race Routes
Special Events Calendar & Restricted Dates
2023 Restricted Dates
- January (n/a)
- February (n/a)
- March 4, 11, 13, 20, 25
- April 15, 20, 22, 30
- May 4, 6, 18, 29
- June 2, 3, 9, 15, 17, 25
- July 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 14, 20
- August 14, 17, 19
- September 4, 8, 9, 11, 16, 21, 23
- October 1, 7, 14, 19, 21, 28
- November 11
- December 1