Special Events & Permits in Clayton County, GA (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Clayton County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Block Party Permits
Closing any street, sidewalk or public way for a block party in unincorporated Clayton County needs sign-off from the county traffic engineer working with the chief of police under Sec. 22-719, on top of the underlying special event permit Sec. 22-702 requires for any organized gathering on a public right-of-way.
Clayton County Street Closure for Block Parties
Some RestrictionsClayton County Code §§ 22-702(a), 22-719
Sec. 22-702. - Permits. (a)Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, group, organization, association, club or other entity to conduct or cause to be conducted any special event in unincorporated Clayton County without having obtained a valid permit for such event. Sec. 22-719. - Street closing. The complete or partial closure of any street, sidewalk or public way as a part of a special ev...
Park Event Permits
Any group of more than 15 people wanting to use a Clayton County park for a picnic, party, sports event, or performance must first get a permit from the parks and recreation department, unless the department itself is sponsoring the activity as a scheduled program.
Clayton County Park Group Event Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsCode of Clayton County, GA Sec. 66-8
Whenever more than 15 members of any group desire to use a park for a particular purpose, such as a picnic, party, sports event or theatrical or other entertainment performance, a representative of such group shall first obtain a permit from the department for such purpose, unless the group is sponsored by the department as one of its scheduled programs. The department shall grant the applicati...
Parade Permits
A parade or march on any public street or right-of-way in unincorporated Clayton County is a 'special event' under Sec. 22-701 and needs a permit from the director of community development, filed at least 60 days ahead. Sec. 22-702 bars holding one without a valid permit and confines it to the approved route and time.
Clayton County Parade and March Permit
Some RestrictionsClayton County Code §§ 22-701, 22-702(a)
Special event: The term "special event" or "event" shall mean any organized activity having as its purpose entertainment, recreation and/or education, such as a festival or celebration, foot or vehicle race, parade or march, rally or assembly which takes place on a public street, sidewalk or right-of-way, or occurs on private or government property and impacts government services on public righ...
Street Fair Rules
A festival or celebration in unincorporated Clayton County is a 'special event' requiring a permit, and street vendors selling food, drink or merchandise at it must be authorized in writing by the event's producer. Sec. 22-711 bars unauthorized vending within 25 yards of the event for an hour before or after it runs.
Clayton County Street Fair Vendor Rules
Some RestrictionsClayton County Code §§ 22-701, 22-711(b), (e)
Special event: The term "special event" or "event" shall mean any organized activity having as its purpose entertainment, recreation and/or education, such as a festival or celebration, foot or vehicle race, parade or march, rally or assembly which takes place on a public street, sidewalk or right-of-way... Sec. 22-711. - Vendors. (b)Authorization of vendors. The producer of a special event sha...
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