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Good Day Atlanta viewer information: May 8, 2024
Future service dog Mae celebrates birthday
Future service dog Mae celebrate turning 1 with a big fun-in-the-sun birthday pool party at Pet Lodge Resort in Alpharetta.
ATLANTA – Mae’s Birthday Celebration:
Future service dog Mae is celebrating her first birthday, and a few days ago she celebrated with her siblings. Paul shows us how much fun the had.
Atlanta Lantern Parade lights up BeltLine
The Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade returns this Saturday, May 11, continuing a magical tradition that began back in 2010 when parade artists Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons decided Atlanta needed another reason to celebrate.
14th Annual Lantern Parade Preview:
Creativity always shines here in metro Atlanta — but it never shines brighter than during the annual Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade!
The Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade returns this Saturday, May 11, continuing a magical tradition that began back in 2010 when parade artists Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons decided Atlanta needed another reason to celebrate! Rytter founded the Krewe in 1999 in New Orleans, and the group has since established several popular lantern parades — all with the common mission of inviting everyone in the community to make a lantern and join in on the festivities. Rytter calls the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade “the mothership” of their lantern parades; since its creation 14 years ago, it’s grown into a major production that draws more than 10,000 participants and spectators and some truly awe-inspiring lanterns.
Speaking of those lanterns, Rytter has already hosted several lantern-making workshops here in the community — but don’t panic if you missed one! There will be a lantern-making station at Westside BeltLine MarketPlace from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and a kid’s lantern-making workshop starting at noon at Pittsburgh Yards. Kids are then invited to take part in a special kids’ lantern parade at 6 p.m. at Pittsburgh Yards.
Meanwhile, the lineup for the main event begins at 7:45 p.m. at Adair Park, and the parade steps off onto the Westside Trail an hour later. There will also be a parade finale “jam session” from 9:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Lee + White mixed-use development.
For more information about this year’s Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade, click here. And click the video player in this article to check out our morning getting some hands-on lessons in crafting a colorful lantern for this year’s big event!
Casting Call for May 8, 2024
Entertainment insider Tess Hammock shares the big productions looking for extras and background actors around metro Atlanta.
Casting Call with Tess Hammock: Tess has the latest information on casting calls around the area, but there are also venues hiring as well. Keep up with her on Instagram @CastingCallwithTessHammock
Tips for home decor imagery on a budget
If you want to give your home a facelift without breaking the bank, there’s a number of budget-friendly home decor ideas that will save you time and money. Photographer Alice Park shows how you can use imagery to make your place special.
Budget-friendly home decor imagery with Alice Park: Park highlights budget-friendly decor ideas, such as using printable art, thrifted frames or repurposing everyday items as decor accents. Check out the details below:
- Provide tips on maximizing space and adding personality to small living areas with photos and artwork.
- Showcase versatile decor pieces that can easily transition from dorm room to first apartment.
- Offer guidance on where to find affordable artwork and photography, both online and offline.
Doggy treats with Four-Legged Foodie
The Four-Legged Foodie was Atlanta’s first food truck for dogs and now has a permanent spot in Midtown that offers homemade treats for your furry friends. Co-founder Deborah Pena stopped by to show off what goes into making their treats.
It’s Mae’s birthday, and we’re celebrating: You saw Four-Legged Foodie, the first dog food truck, supplying some of the sweet treats at her first birthday party. So we wanted to bring them into the Good Day studio today! Co-founder Deborah Pena is here to show us how to make dog treats at home! Click here for more information. Learn more about City Dog Market here.
Drake’s security guard wounded in shooting
Rapper Drake had a frightening incident at his Toronto mansion early Tuesday morning when a shooting left one of his security guards seriously wounded. Radio personality Niecey Shaw joins Joanne Feldman with the latest update.
Niecey Shaw has the latest in entertainment news: There was an apparent shooting that happened near Drake’s home that left one person hospitalized. Niecey Shaw has the latest information.