Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade tonight | Where, when and what to know

ATLANTA — The beloved Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade makes its first full-on return since 2019 tonight, after the 2020 model was carried out nearly and postponed in 2021 because of the pandemic.

It comes with a pair new twists – usually up to now held on the Eastside Path, the parade this yr is occurring on a brand new route on the Westside. 

Additionally a standard farewell to summer season held in September in previous years – this yr’s is welcoming summer season.

• Time: Marchers line up at 8 p.m., parade begins at 8:45 p.m. and goes till 10:30 p.m.
• The place: Westside path by means of the Adair Park and West Finish neighborhoods

The parade route this yr will start in Adair Park in southwest Atlanta and run northwest by means of the West Finish.

Parade marchers and lantern-makers will line up starting at 8 p.m. at the place to begin in Adair Park and the parade will kick off at 8:45 p.m.

The BeltLine has helpfully produced a Google Maps doc, which you’ll see under or discover right here, for the perfect spectator positions alongside the brand new parade route.

The route runs from about Allene Avenue close to Adair Park I, throughout Murphy Ave. and Lee St. after which behind the complicated that features the Monday Evening Storage and Wild Heaven West Finish breweries.

It then finally ends up at Lawton St. and White St.

Parade organizers parade-goers to comply with a number of guidelines

• You want a lantern to stroll within the parade.
• Be aware of personal property and neighbors in residential areas on the parade route.
• Spectators ought to arrive early to get a great spot.
• No stopping. If it’s good to cease, please step off to the aspect.
• Stroll with the movement of the parade.
• Yield beneficiant house to bands and enormous lanterns.
• Depart your pets at residence.
• Stroll your bike.
• No flying lanterns.
• Take your trash with you.

And, after all, have a blast!