Special Event Permits and Information

The City of Decatur has a full schedule of events throughout the year.

A special event is any activity scheduled in downtown Decatur or the Oakhurst business district that requires the use of the square, the bandstand or Harmony Park for a duration of four or more hours, that impacts local businesses, and/or attracts a crowd of 100 or more.

A walk/run involves a walk or run on city streets that requires police support and traffic control, is concluded in a relatively short time frame, and/or involves no alcohol or food sales.

For information on applying for a Special Event Permit, please click below:

>Special Event Permit General Information (PDF)
>Walk/Run Permit Application (MS Word)
>Special Event Permit Application (MS Word)
>Special Event One-day Beer Wine Permit Information (MS Word)