The City of Chamblee welcomes and encourages Special Events and Block Parties, which builds a sense of community and create an environment that fosters Chamblee pride. 
About Special Event Permits
A special event is any activity organized by a for profit or nonprofit that occurs upon public or private property and affects the ordinary use of public streets, right-of-way, or sidewalks. Special Events also include any activity where tickets are sold or alcohol is present.

Special Events include but are not limited to activities such as:

• Run and Walk Events
• Bicycle Events
• Concerts
• Fairs
• Holiday Celebrations
• Festivals
• Parades
• Triathlons/Biathlons
• Concerts
• Certain Outdoor Business Promotional Events
• Assemblies

Individuals or groups whishing to hold events on public or private property that impact roads, and/or include the use of alcohol within the city limits is required to submit a Special Event Permit application no less than 60 days prior to the proposed event, but no more than one year in advance. Before beginning the application, please review the below steps:

1. Click HERE to complete a Special Event Pre-Application and click. This is the first step and must be completed and approved before completing the Special Event Permit Application. The Pre-Application will deem whether a Permit Application needs to be completed. 
2. Click the "Start Application" button. You will then need to create your FREE Eventeny account. Be sure to write down your login username and password as Eventeny will be used throughout the Special Event Application process. A credit card will be needed to create an Eventeny account, which will be used for processing the applications.
3. The Pre-Application non-refundable fee is $75.00, due upon review and approval via Eventeny. 
4. Upon approval, a Special Event Permit Application will need to be completed, which can be found HERE. Please pay close attention to any supplemental applications that may need to be attached. 
5. Upon review and approval via the Eventeny website, a non-refundable fee of $200 (nonprofits) or $300 (standard) will be charged to the card on file. 
6. A Special Event Permit will then be emailed to the email on file. Permits may also be printed out and picked up at Chamblee City Hall. 

If the proposed event includes alcohol or temporary structures/signage, please review the below permits:

• Temporary Alcohol Permit
• Temporary Alcohol Permit for Nonprofits
• Temporary Structure Permit
• Temporary Sign Permit

Block Party NotificationsA block party involves any activity hosted by a neighborhood or apartment complex in the city limits that has less than 100 people in attendance. Block parties do not require a permit, but do require the completion of the Block Party Notification form. The intent of the form is to notify city staff of large gatherings in the community that may need city services (i.e., notification of temporary street closure). Notifications must be submitted at least sixty (60) days prior to the proposed date.

If your community is hosting a block party, please review the below requirements before completing the notification form:

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
   • An Applicant shall be limited to:
     •  A resident within the neighborhood of the block party location.

• • The block party location shall be limited to:
    • A maximum area no greater than three blocks of a residential street that allows for no more than one lane of traffic in either direction, excluding turn lanes.
    •  A residential street(s) where no transit routes, commercial facilities, hospitals, police stations, fire stations, or direct access to a public park entrance and exits.
    •  An area where the street closure would not “lock-in” entrance or exit to a non-involved street(s).
  • The hours of operation of a block party shall be limited to:
    • One (1) day only.
    • 9:00 AM—11:00 PM (including set-up and clean-up)
  • Block party attendees shall be:
    • Private, meaning the Block Party is not open to the general public and the applicant is responsible for ensuring all attendees are invited guests.
    • Free, meaning no type of payment is required for entrance or participation. Paid sponsorship is prohibited. Voluntary donations from invited guests may be accepted by the applicant to off-set Block Party costs; however, no guest shall be required to make such donation as a condition of attendance. The sale of food via food trucks or catering businesses is permitted.

• • The Applicant shall:
    • Show proof of residency within the Block Party Venue. Proof of residency shall consist of a minimum of two (2) of the following:
      • Current utility/household bill (i.e., water, gas, electric, cable, etc.); and/or
      • State issued driver’s license
    • Create a computer generated or hand-drawn scaled site plan depicting:
    • Name and location of street(s) to be closed.
    • Location of furniture, activities, or equipment. Any inflatable/play equipment such as, but not limited to, a jump house, slide, or climbing wall shall be specifically identified.
    • Location of safety equipment such as barricades to close street(s)
    • Location of an unobstructed lane or clear path of travel sufficient for access by an emergency vehicle throughout the block party venue.
    • Location of trash receptacles including separate trash and recycling receptacles.
  • Agree to comply with all local, state, and federal, laws, codes, and regulations associated with the block party.

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Block Party Notification Form

Applicant First and Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone Number*

Please attach a copy of your state-issued driver's license.*

Please provide proof of residency (i.e., utility bill).*

Neighborhood Name*

Event Name*

Event Date*

Event Time (include set up and breakdown)*

Event Description*

Estimated Number of Attendance*

Is this an annual block party?* Yes No

Exact Address of Block Party Location*

List all impacted streets below:*

Please attach a map of proposed street closures (PDF, JPG or PNG files only).*

Will there be amplified sound?* Yes No

Will there be inflatables or other forms of entertainment?* Yes No Option 3

Please explain below (i.e., bounce houses, live band, etc.):

Will there be portalets?* Yes No Option 3

Will there be fireworks?* Yes No Option 3

If you selected "yes" to fireworks or other amplified sound, please read the city's noise ordinance at https://bit.ly/chamblee-noise-ordinance and confirm your event will comply with city's requirements.*

I confirm that I have read the noise ordinance and the event will comply with the city's requirements.

The event will not consist of amplified sound and the city's noise ordinance does not apply.

By typing my full name below, I certify that I am a resident of the above neighborhood and*