Special Event Permit

A Special Event is defined as 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 property and impacts government services on public rights-of-way. 

The safety of event participants, spectators, motorists, and other citizens is of the utmost concern when reviewing applications for special event permits.  Therefore, the review process is used to determine if the special event will warrant the presence of police officers, private security officers, volunteers, or other safety measures.

For events occurring within the Downtown Dalton area, please contact the Downtown Dalton Development Authority. 

For events occurring outside of Downtown Dalton, please complete the following application and submit it to the Dalton Police Department for review:  Special Event Application - Outside Downtown Dalton

Questions concerning Special Events should be directed to Lieutenant Matthew Locke at mlocke@daltonga.gov or 706-278-9085 ext. 9320.