Atlanta Beltline Lantern Festival
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CRITIC’S PICK: Led by creator Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, this colorful parade is back in its fourteenth year for a mile-long saunter along the Westside Trail. Five marching bands will accompany the Krewe: Atlanta Drum Academy, Black Sheep Ensemble, Seed & Feed Marching Abominables, Atlanta Freedom Band and the Wasted Potential Brass Band, plus GRAMMY® winner Kebbi Williams and his band The Wolfpack. The public is welcome to bring lanterns and join in the parade (and attend the after-party at Lee + White). The official guidelines state all participants must have a lantern to walk in the parade; no flying lanterns, bikes or pets are permitted on the route; and pedestrian traffic on the trail during the parade must flow in the same direction to the northwest. — Kevin C. Madigan
Free. 7:45 p.m. Parade Start: Adair Park - 742 Catherine Street, Atlanta 30310; Parade End: Lee + White - 1070 White Street, Atlanta 30310. Alternative modes of transportation are highly encouraged, such as taking MARTA to the West End station, using a ride-share service, or biking. Train and bus schedule information can be found on itsmarta.com. Limited parking will be available in the adjacent neighborhoods and 1200 White Street. A free shuttle service to and from Lee + White and the 1200 White Street parking lot will be provided. art.beltline.org
From the venue:
Created and presented by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, the Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade brings together thousands of people, hundreds of lanterns, and some really big lantern puppets for a festive evening of creativity, community, and magic.
This is a night to show off your creativity with your homemade lantern and to celebrate community. Sit and watch from the sidelines or jump in the parade and dance to the music. Let’s light up the night and spark joy on the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail together.
Pre-Event Festivities
12:00-7:00 p.m.: Pittsburgh Community Market & kids lantern-making workshop
Note: Small businesses interested in participating can sign up here.
5:00-7:30 p.m.: Free lantern-making station at Westside BeltLine MarketPlace
5:00-9:30 p.m.: BeltLine MarketPlace vendors and DJ on-site at Westside BeltLine MarketPlace
6:00 p.m.: Kids lantern parade at Pittsburgh Yards®
Lantern Parade Events
7:45 p.m.: Lineup begins at Adair Park I
8:45 p.m.: Parade steps off onto Westside Trail
9:15-10:00 p.m.: Parade finale “jam session” at Lee+White