Special Events & Permits in Chatham County, GA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Chatham County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Park Event Permits
Chatham County bans camping and overnight gatherings in its county parks unless the Director of Public Works and Park Services issues a permit for an authorized event. Neighborhood parks close at dark; other county parks close at 10 p.m. in fall and winter and 11 p.m. in spring and summer, per Code of Chatham County Sec. 23-101.
Park Event Permits in Chatham County, GA
Some RestrictionsCode of Chatham County § 23-101(2), (3)
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to be present, stand around or assemble in any County owned or operated parks, grounds or recreational facilities between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. in the fall and winter and 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. in the spring and summer with the exception of Neighborhood Parks... It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to camp in any County ...
Parade Permits
Anyone who wants to hold a parade or public assembly in unincorporated Chatham County must get a permit from the County Manager before the event, under Code §18-402. The rule covers marches, motorcades, rallies, and any gathering that blocks street or sidewalk traffic or occupies public grounds. Applications are due at least 10 days before the event and go through the County Manager's office with a Police Chief recommendation.
Parade and Public Assembly Permits in Chatham County, GA
Significant RestrictionsCode of Chatham County §18-402 (see also §18-401(5))
5. "Public assembly" means any meeting, demonstration, picket line, rally or gathering for a common purpose that interferes with the normal flow or regulation of pedestrian or vehicular traffic or occupies any public area or facilities open to the general public. ... §18-402 Permit Required. It shall be unlawful to engage or conduct any parade or public assembly without first receiving a permit...
Street Fair Rules
Chatham County requires a permit from the County Manager before anyone holds a parade, festival, fair, or public assembly on county streets, parks, or other public grounds. The Chief of Police reviews every application, and organizers must sign an indemnification agreement under the Parade and Public Assembly Ordinance, Code Sec. 18-402.
Street Fair Permits in Chatham County, GA
Significant RestrictionsCode of Chatham County §§ 18-401, 18-402
"Parade" means any march, demonstration, procession or motorcade consisting of persons, animals, or vehicles or combination thereof upon the streets, parks or other public grounds within the County with an intent of attracting public attention that interferes with the normal flow or regulation of traffic upon the streets, parks or other public grounds. ... It shall be unlawful to engage or cond...
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