Snow Mountain
Take a snow day Atlanta at Stone Mountain Park’s Snow Mountain. Get immersed in Atlanta’s first snow park with real snow, a 400 foot tubing hill and a 30,000 square foot snow play area. Slide down Stone Mountain Park’s famous Laser Lawn on fresh powder! Snow Mountain’s signature tube racing attraction is a snow adventure for your entire family. The snow park includes special places to make the ultimate snow men and snow angels, a snowball making zone and little Angels for the younger kids. Take a break and cozy up while roasting marshmallows and making s’mores over bonfires. Tickets are $25 for adults and kids 3 through 11 and are for timed entry. Advanced reservations highly recommended. For ticket information and reservations go to snowmountainpark.com. Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park is $8 for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit.
DATES: Dec. 31-Jan. 4; Jan. 9-11; Jan. 16-19; Jan. 23-25; Jan. 30-31
TIMES: Times vary depending on available. Tickets are available to for two-hour timed entry and can be reserved at snowmountainpark.com
LOCATION: Stone Mountain Park Laser Lawn
Snow Mountain
Take a snow day Atlanta at Stone Mountain Park’s Snow Mountain. Get immersed in Atlanta’s first snow park with real snow, a 400 foot tubing hill and a 30,000 square foot snow play area. Slide down Stone Mountain Park’s famous Laser Lawn on fresh powder! Snow Mountain’s signature tube racing attraction is a snow adventure for your entire family. The snow park includes special places to make the ultimate snow men and snow angels, a snowball making zone and little Angels for the younger kids. Take a break and cozy up while roasting marshmallows and making s’mores over bonfires. Tickets are $25 for adults and kids 3 through 11 and are for timed entry. Advanced reservations highly recommended. For ticket information and reservations go to snowmountainpark.com. Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park is $8 for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit.
DATES: Feb. 1; Feb. 6-8; Feb. 13-16; Feb. 20-22; Feb. 27-28
TIMES: Times vary depending on available. Tickets are available to for two-hour timed entry and can be reserved at snowmountainpark.com
LOCATION: Stone Mountain Park Laser Lawn
Big Apple Circus
Celebrate 31 years of entertainment with Big Apple Circus’s all new show, Play On! Watch in amazement as flying trapeze artists, Chinese ballerinas, high-prancing horses and acrobats perform to a mix of classical, soul and rock-n-roll music in a single ring under the famous Big Top tent. For ticket information call Audience View at 888-541-3750. Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park is $8 cash for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit.
DATES: Feb. 13 – March 7
TIMES: Vary by show (see website for specifics)
LOCATION: Yellow Daisy Parking Lot, Stone Mountain Park
Snow Mountain
Take a snow day Atlanta at Stone Mountain Park’s Snow Mountain. Get immersed in Atlanta’s first snow park with real snow, a 400 foot tubing hill and a 30,000 square foot snow play area. Slide down Stone Mountain Park’s famous Laser Lawn on fresh powder! Snow Mountain’s signature tube racing attraction is a snow adventure for your entire family. The snow park includes special places to make the ultimate snow men and snow angels, a snowball making zone and little Angels for the younger kids. Take a break and cozy up while roasting marshmallows and making s’mores over bonfires. Tickets are $25 for adults and kids 3 through 11 and are for timed entry. Advanced reservations highly recommended. For ticket information and reservations go to snowmountainpark.com. Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park is $8 for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit.
DATES: March 1
TIMES: Times vary depending on available. Tickets are available to for two-hour timed entry and can be reserved at snowmountainpark.com
LOCATION: Stone Mountain Park Laser Lawn
Big Apple Circus
Celebrate 31 years of entertainment with Big Apple Circus’s all new show, Play On! Watch in amazement as flying trapeze artists, Chinese ballerinas, high-prancing horses and acrobats perform to a mix of classical, soul and rock-n-roll music in a single ring under the famous Big Top tent. For ticket information call Audience View at 888-541-3750. Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park is $8 cash for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit.
DATES: Feb. 13 – March 7
TIMES: Vary by show (see website for specifics)
LOCATION: Yellow Daisy Parking Lot, Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain Park’s Spring FUN Break
Say good-bye to winter and a big hello to spring at Stone Mountain Park’s nine-day kids festival, Spring FUN Break. Experience the hit movie, Journey to the Center of the Earth in an all-new 4D Adventure. Climb high up in the trees on the new Sky Hike, the nation’s largest adventure ropes course fun for the whole family. Other Spring FUN Break activities feature Backyard Circus, storytelling and much more. Stone Mountain Park’s Adventure Pass guarantees a full day for your family with access to all of the Spring FUN Break Festival activities plus all of Stone Mountain Park’s attractions including the Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, the scenic train ride, the Summit Skyride, the Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard and museums. The Lasershow Spectacular can be seen nightly during Spring FUN Break. The Adventure Pass is $26 (plus tax) for adults and $21 (plus tax) for children ages 3-11. Vehicle entry to the park is $8 cash for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit.
DATES: April 4-12
TIME: April 4-12 10am-7pm
LOCATION: Crossroads®
65th Annual Easter Sunrise Service
Experience serenity and peace as the Stone Mountain Ministerial Association presents two simultaneous, non-denominational Easter services at the top and at the base of Stone Mountain on Memorial Lawn. Park gates and Summit Skyride open at 4am. Services begin at approximately 6:15am. Please allow an extra hour or more for large crowds. Vehicle entry to the park is $8 cash for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit. Church vans and buses enter free. Round-trip Skyride fees are $9.00 for adults and $7.00 for children 3-11 and $5.50 one-way. There are no fees for the walk-up trail to the top of the mountain.
DATE: April 12
TIME: 6:15am-7am
LOCATION: Top of the mountain and on the Memorial Lawn
Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™
It’s the 2009 premiere of Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™! This Atlanta tradition is the longest running lasershow in the world and celebrates its 26th year with a musical tribute to Georgia artists. Additional musical scores feature some all-time favorite tunes and medleys highlighting the every day hero and favorite sports teams. A patriotic medley and traditional favorites such as “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and “Celestial Soda Pop” are back by popular demand. With displays of laser lights, graphics, characters and fireworks this show is sure to make you stand to your feet. Relax on the lawn and enjoy an evening out as Stone Mountain is transformed into a natural amphitheater. The Lasershow is free. Vehicle entry to the park is $8 cash for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit.
DATES: April 4, 5-11, 18, 25; at Dusk
LOCATION: Memorial / Laser Lawn
Frontier Days: Georgia Between the Wars
Journey through a century of Georgia history during Frontier Days: Georgia Between the Wars. Held at Stone Mountain Park’s Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard, your family can view live demonstrations of pre-Revolutionary times, the pioneer era and the Civil War. Meet a cavalry unit with horses in action, learn about weaponry, war strategy, battlefield medicine, frontier skills, cooking, music and clothing of the time period. Admission to Frontier Days is included with the Adventure Pass ($26 adults and $21 children ages 3-11) or with the purchase of an individual Plantation ticket - $9.00 (plus tax). Parking permit required for vehicle entry to the park is $8 cash for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATES: April 30-May 3
TIMES: April 30-May 1: 9am-2pm
May 2-3: 9am-5pm
LOCATION: Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard
Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™
It’s the 2009 Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™! This Atlanta tradition is the longest running lasershow in the world and celebrates its 26th year with a musical tribute to Georgia artists. Additional musical scores feature some all-time favorite tunes and medleys highlighting the every day hero and favorite sports teams. A patriotic medley and traditional favorites such as “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and “Celestial Soda Pop” are back by popular demand. With displays of laser lights, graphics, characters and fireworks this show is sure to make you stand to your feet. Relax on the lawn and enjoy an evening out as Stone Mountain is transformed into a natural amphitheater. The Lasershow is free. Vehicle entry to the park is $8 cash for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit.
DATES: May 2, 9, 16, 23-30; 9:30pm
LOCATION: Memorial / Laser Lawn
Memorial Weekend Salute to the Troops
Make the time to thank the military as Stone Mountain Park honors American soldiers through its Memorial Weekend Salute to the Troops. Inspiring entertainment is provided by military bands followed by the Lasershow Spectacular™ and fireworks. Make a day of it! Get unlimited access to all of Stone Mountain Park attractions including the new Sky Hike, Journey to the Center of the Earth 4D Adventure, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, Camp Highland Outpost, the scenic train ride, the Summit Skyride, the Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard and more with the Adventure Pass ($26 adults and $21 children ages 3-11). Active duty, retired or reserve military personnel and their immediate families (with valid military ID) can purchase an Adventure Pass for $23 plus tax for adults and $18 plus tax for ages 3-11. Vehicle entry to the park is $10 cash for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATES: May 23-25
LOCATION: Memorial/Laser Lawn
TIME: 10am-8pm; Lasershow 9:30pm
Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™
It’s the 2009 Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™! This Atlanta tradition is the longest running lasershow in the world and celebrates its 26th year with a musical tribute to Georgia artists. Additional musical scores feature some all-time favorite tunes and medleys highlighting the every day hero and favorite sports teams. A patriotic medley and traditional favorites such as “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and “Celestial Soda Pop” are back by popular demand. With displays of laser lights, graphics, characters and fireworks this show is sure to make you stand to your feet. Relax on the lawn and enjoy an evening out as Stone Mountain is transformed into a natural amphitheater. The Lasershow is free. Vehicle entry to the park is $8 cash for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit.
DATES: June 1-30; 9:30pm
LOCATION: Memorial / Laser Lawn
Stone Mountain Park’s Summer at the Rock!
The summer sizzles as Stone Mountain Park presents Summer at the Rock! Challenge yourself on Sky Hike, the nation’s largest family adventure course in the treetops. Get your heart racing at the all-new Journey to the Center of the Earth 4D Adventure located in Crossroads® at the base of Stone Mountain. Participate in shows and attractions including The Backyard Circus, storytelling and more! Enjoy Stone Mountain Park’s many other attractions like the Summit Skyride, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, Ride the Ducks, the Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard and a museum for just one price. Summer at the Rock and all the attractions are included in the Adventure Pass $26 (plus tax) for adults and $21 (plus tax) for children ages 3-11. Vehicle entry to the park is $8 cash for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATES: June 6-August 1
LOCATION: Crossroads®
TIME: 10a-8pm
Atlanta Fest at Stone Mountain Park
The Southeast’s largest Christian music fest rocks Stone Mountain Park for the second year in a row. Families and church youth groups enjoy three days of contemporary Christian Music, inspirational speakers, and much more. Artists such as Casting Crowns, Natalie Grant, Building 429, Skillet, Disciple, Kutless, and over 40 more will headline Atlanta Fest stages. Ticket prices range from $45-$90. A Stone Mountain Park Adventure Pass is included in the ticket price. Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park is $8 cash for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATES: June 18-20
TIME: June 18&19 10am-1am
June 20 10am-11pm
LOCATION: Special Events Meadow
Stone Mountain Park’s Summer at the Rock!
The summer sizzles as Stone Mountain Park presents Summer at the Rock! Challenge yourself on Sky Hike, the nation’s largest family adventure course in the treetops. Get your heart racing at the all-new Journey to the Center of the Earth 4D Adventure located in Crossroads® at the base of Stone Mountain. Participate in shows and attractions including The Backyard Circus, storytelling and more! Enjoy Stone Mountain Park’s many other attractions like the Summit Skyride, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, Ride the Ducks, the Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard and a museum for just one price. Summer at the Rock and all the attractions are included in the Adventure Pass $26 (plus tax) for adults and $21 (plus tax) for children ages 3-11. Vehicle entry to the park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATES: June 6- Aug. 1
LOCATION: Crossroads®
TIME: 10am-8pm
42nd Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration
Atlanta’s largest Fourth of July celebration explodes with excitement at Stone Mountain Park with the Fantastic Fourth Celebration. The thrills begin with the Lasershow Spectacular™ and culminate with a traditional fireworks display. On the 4th of July, bursts of light will illuminate the sky as fireworks are shot from both the base AND the top of Stone Mountain. The Lasershow and fireworks are free. Please prepare for large crowds. Vehicle entry to the park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATES: July 3-5
TIMES: 10am-8pm; Lasershow and fireworks 9:30pm
LOCATION: Memorial/Laser Lawn
Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™
It’s the 2009 Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™! This Atlanta tradition is the longest running lasershow in the world and celebrates its 26th year with a musical tribute to Georgia artists. Additional musical scores feature some all-time favorite tunes and medleys highlighting the every day hero and favorite sports teams. A patriotic medley and traditional favorites such as “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and “Celestial Soda Pop” are back by popular demand. With displays of laser lights, graphics, characters and fireworks this show is sure to make you stand to your feet. Relax on the lawn and enjoy an evening out as Stone Mountain is transformed into a natural amphitheater. The Lasershow is free. Vehicle entry to the park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit.
DATES: July 1-31; 9:30pm
LOCATION: Memorial / Laser Lawn
Stone Mountain Park’s Summer at the Rock!
The summer sizzles as Stone Mountain Park presents Summer at the Rock! Challenge yourself on Sky Hike, the nation’s largest family adventure course in the treetops. Get your heart racing at the all-new Journey to the Center of the Earth 4D Adventure located in Crossroads® at the base of Stone Mountain. Participate in shows and attractions including The Backyard Circus, storytelling and more! Enjoy Stone Mountain Park’s many other attractions like the Summit Skyride, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, Ride the Ducks, the Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard and a museum for just one price. Summer at the Rock and all the attractions are included in the Adventure Pass $26 (plus tax) for adults and $21 (plus tax) for children ages 3-11. Vehicle entry to the park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATES: June 6-August 1
LOCATION: Crossroads®
TIME: 10am-8pm
Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™
It’s the 2009 Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™! This Atlanta tradition is the longest running lasershow in the world and celebrates its 26th year with a musical tribute to Georgia artists. Additional musical scores feature some all-time favorite tunes and medleys highlighting the every day hero and favorite sports teams. A patriotic medley and traditional favorites such as “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and “Celestial Soda Pop” are back by popular demand. With displays of laser lights, graphics, characters and fireworks this show is sure to make you stand to your feet. Relax on the lawn and enjoy an evening out as Stone Mountain is transformed into a natural amphitheater. The Lasershow is free. Vehicle entry to the park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit.
DATES: August 1-9, 15, 22, 29; 9:30pm
LOCATION: Memorial / Laser Lawn
Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™
It’s the 2009 Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™! This Atlanta tradition is the longest running lasershow in the world and celebrates its 26th year with a musical tribute to Georgia artists. Additional musical scores feature some all-time favorite tunes and medleys highlighting the every day hero and favorite sports teams. A patriotic medley and traditional favorites such as “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and “Celestial Soda Pop” are back by popular demand. With displays of laser lights, graphics, characters and fireworks this show is sure to make you stand to your feet. Relax on the lawn and enjoy an evening out as Stone Mountain is transformed into a natural amphitheater. The Lasershow is free. Vehicle entry to the park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit.
DATES: Sept. 5-7, 12, 19, 26; at dusk
LOCATION: Memorial / Laser Lawn
41st Annual Yellow Daisy Festival
Celebrating your 41st birthday is a true accomplishment, especially when you’re the Southeast’s number one arts & craft show! Exclusively at Stone Mountain Park, the Yellow Daisy Festival hosts more than 500 artists and crafters from all over the United States. Gather your friends for four days of shopping, live entertainment, children’s activities and mouth-watering festival foods. The Yellow Daisy Festival is free. Vehicle entry to the park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATES: Sept. 10-13
TIMES: 10am-6pm Thursday & Friday
10am-7:30pm Saturday
10am-6pm Sunday
LOCATION: Special Events Meadow
Chili Cook-Off
Come to the premiere chili event east of Texas only at Stone Mountain Park. The Chili Cook-Off draws more than 300 teams competing for “Best Of”, “People’s Choice” and “Showmanship” awards in competition categories such as Chili, Brunswick Stew and Cornbread. More than $10,000 in prize money is awarded. Sample the great food and participate in a variety of contests. The event’s proceeds support Camp Twin Lakes, a non-profit that offers year-round recreational, therapeutic and educational programs for children facing serious illnesses and other physical, emotional and life challenges. Price: $10 for Adults. Children 12 and under are free. Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATE: Sept. 26
TIME: 10:30am – 7pm
LOCATION: Special Events Meadow
Home School Day
Learning is an adventure at Stone Mountain Park’s Home School Day. Get the special Home School day rate and enjoy attractions such as Sky Hike, Crossroads®, Journey to the Center of the Earth 4D Adventure, The Great Barn, the Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard, the Summit Skyride, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, a Museum and more! Plus, preview select Pumpkin Festival activities! Admission for Home School Day activities is $17 plus tax. Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATE: Oct. 2
TIME: 10am-6pm
LOCATION: Crossroads®
Stone Mountain Park’s 8th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Fall comes to life at Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin Festival. In addition to the fall décor, enjoy attractions such as the Backyard Circus, Pie Eating Contests, Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt, Pumpkin Parade, crafts in the pumpkin patch, kids costume contest and much more! Entrance to the Pumpkin Festival is included in the Adventure Pass $26 (plus tax) for adults and $21 (plus tax) children ages 3-11. Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATES: Oct. 2-31 (Fridays-Sundays)
TIMES: Fridays- 10am-6pm
Saturdays- 10am-7pm
Sundays- 10am-6pm
LOCATION: Crossroads®
Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™
It’s the 2009 Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™! This Atlanta tradition is the longest running lasershow in the world and celebrates its 26th year with a musical tribute to Georgia artists. Additional musical scores feature some all-time favorite tunes and medleys highlighting the every day hero and favorite sports teams. A patriotic medley honoring our country and traditional favorites such as “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and “Celestial Soda Pop” are back by popular demand. With displays of laser lights, graphics, characters and fireworks this show is sure to make you stand to your feet. Relax on the lawn and enjoy an evening out as Stone Mountain is transformed into a natural amphitheater. The Lasershow is free. Vehicle entry to the park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit.
DATES: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24; at 8pm
LOCATION: Memorial / Laser Lawn
24th Annual A Tour of Southern Ghosts
ART Station’s “A Tour of Southern Ghosts” features storytellers garbed in costumes who will fill your imagination with folk tales about rebellious ghosts of Civil War and Revolutionary War times. Join in as the spooky glow of candlelight sets the mood for Southern tales of old, at Stone Mountain Park’s Antebellum Plantation. An entrance fee of $14 adults and $6 children (12 and under) is charged for event entry or adults can pre-purchase their tickets at a discounted rate of $12 at the Art Station. (Event entry is not included with Stone Mountain Park’s regular Adventure Pass.) Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATE: Oct. 15-18; Oct. 22-25; Oct. 29, 30, 31
TIMES: Fridays & Saturdays, 7pm-9:30pm
Sundays, 7pm-9pm
Halloween week Monday-Thursday, 7pm-9pm
LOCATION: Antebellum Plantation
37th Annual Stone Mountain Highland Games
Regale in the spirit of Scotland at the Stone Mountain Highland Games. Outdoor festivities include Highland athletic events, dancing, piping, drumming and Scottish Harping. Join in for Scottish country dancing demonstrations, Kirking of the Tartans, Clan Challenge, and the Parade of the Tartans. See the Clan and Tartan information tents along with many colorful Scottish shops. Prices: Saturday, Adults $15.00/Child (6-12) $4.00 – Sunday, Adults $13.00/Child (6-12) $4.00 (Event entry is not included with Stone Mountain Park’s regular Adventure Pass). Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATE: Oct. 17-18
TIME: 9am-5pm
LOCATION: Special Events Meadow
10th Annual Stone Mountain Park Indian Festival & Pow-Wow
Celebrate the history and heritage of Native Americans through interactive education and entertainment at Stone Mountain Park’s Indian Festival & Pow-Wow. Native Americans from across the United States gather to compete in dance and drum competitions. Primitive skill educators demonstrate fire making, basket weaving, hide tanning, cooking and more. Native arts and crafts are available for purchase. Admission is included in the Adventure Pass $26 (plus tax) for adults and $21 (plus tax) children ages 3-11 or individual tickets are $10.00 (plus tax). Vehicle entry to park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATE: Nov. 5-8
TIMES: Thursday & Friday 9am-2pm
Saturday 10am-9pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
LOCATION: Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard
Stone Mountain Christmas
Christmas comes to life during a Stone Mountain Christmas as Crossroads®, at the base of Stone Mountain, is decked out with more than two million lights. Gather the family, young and old, for a holiday tradition featuring the Polar Express™ 4D Experience, two new holiday shows, A Crossroads® Christmas Carol, The Gift Train Show and more. End the night with the magic of the Snow Angel as she flies high in the sky creating snow and fireworks. Buy one-of-a-kind gifts from Stone Mountain Park artisans and enjoy holiday treats at a wide variety of restaurants. Admission prices for a Stone Mountain Christmas are $21 (plus tax) for adults and $18 (plus tax) for children ages 3-11. Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
DATES: Nov. 14-Dec. 30
Stone Mountain Christmas
Christmas comes to life during a Stone Mountain Christmas as Crossroads®, at the base of Stone Mountain, is decked out with more than two million lights. Gather the family, young and old, for a holiday tradition featuring the Polar Express™ 4D Experience, two new holiday shows, A Crossroads® Christmas Carol, The Gift Train Show, the Snow Angel and Nightly Snowfall Celebration, the Christmas Laser Show and Santa and Mrs. Claus up close and personal. Buy one-of-a-kind gifts from Stone Mountain Park artisans and enjoy holiday treats at a wide variety of restaurants. Admission prices for a Stone Mountain Christmas are $21 (plus tax) for adults and $18 (plus tax) for children ages 3-11. Vehicle entry to Stone Mountain Park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.