Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade

Get ready, YPs! 

Are you ready to experience a different side of Atlanta? Some natives say the Westside is the BEST SIDE! Come experience it for yourself! Feel free to bring a friend. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.

Join us on Saturday, May 11, 2024 on Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail for the 14th Annual Beltline Lantern Parade!

Attire: Please dress in our theme “True to ATL.” You can get as fun spirited as you please. Think festival and parade season vibes! Be sure to wear shoes that are comfortable for walking. If you want to show up as Ciara, a dirty bird, a Georgia Peach, or even Martin Luther King, it’s all up to you! 

Event Schedule 

• 7:00-9:00: Pre-game vibes at LEE + WHITE and Westside Marketplace
  • Enjoy food and drink vendors around the Westside Trail Line
  • Watch the parade on the beltline
• 9:00-10:15PM: Jam Session in Lee + White Parking Lot 
  • Join in on the fun with a battle of the bands at the end of the parade route with the lantern parade.

After Vibe (21+)

Join us at Holiday Bar at the Interlock in West Midtown for an after vibe to top off an evening of fun! 21+ only. Address: 1115 Howell Mill Rd NW P150, Atlanta, GA 30318

FAQs

What to Bring:

You can also wear glow-in-the-dark features, face paint or anything to bring out your “True to ATL” costume.  Bring your own lawn chairs are optional on the parade route.

Parking:

Parking is available at Lee and White (929 Lee Street SW, 1070 White St SW #1000, Atlanta, GA 30310) and Adair Park. We suggest parking at Lee and White. It is a relatively short walk over to Adair Park, but it is better to park in the area where the parade ends. EARLY ARRIVAL SUGGESTED DUE TO LARGE CROWDS. RIDE SHARE IS ALSO A VIABLE OPTION.

Vendor Information:

Food and drink vendors on-site for beverage and food purchases.

For more information on full day activities on the family fun, click here: https://art.beltline.org/events/lantern-parade/.

Still need to learn more? You need to see a visual. No worries, we got you! Checkout highlights from last year’s parade here: https://vimeo.com/836683170.