Cultural lantern festival / parade
Happening NowAtlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade
Atlanta, Georgia
September 26, 2026
Last verified · 2 official sources
At a glance
Quick facts
- Season dates
- September 26, 2026
- Venue
- Atlanta BeltLine Marketplace at Allene (parade start)
- Usual hours
- Saturday, September 26, 2026: line-up begins at 7:15 p.m.; the parade steps off at 8 p.m. The finale at Lee + White is expected around 8:45 p.m. and ends around 9:30 p.m. Eastern.
- Format
- Cultural lantern festival / parade
- Organizer
- Atlanta BeltLine Art
Status & verification
Event status and verification
Happening Now The published season is September 26, 2026. This label describes the season, not whether the gates are open right now.
Last verified · 2 official sources
Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗Atlanta BeltLine parade planning guide ↗Dates & hours
September 26, 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026: line-up begins at 7:15 p.m.; the parade steps off at 8 p.m. The finale at Lee + White is expected around 8:45 p.m. and ends around 9:30 p.m. Eastern.Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗
Location & directions
Parking & transportation
- Parking near the route is limited. The organizer lists limited free spaces at 1200 White Street and advises using transit, walking, biking, or rideshare when possible.Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗
- ATL Spoke runs a free shuttle between West End MARTA station and Lee + White from noon to 10 p.m. A second complimentary shuttle runs from 1200 White Street to Lee + White every 20 minutes from 5 to 11 p.m.Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗
- A free bike valet is planned at Lee + White. Walk your bike if you join the parade.Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗
What to expect
- This is a moving community parade along the Southwest Trail, with handmade lanterns, bands, and a closing jam session. Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons created and present the parade.Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗
- The revised 2026 route starts at the Marketplace at Allene and finishes in the Lee + White parking lot. Visitors may watch from the trail or join with a lantern.Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗Atlanta BeltLine parade planning guide ↗
Kids & family
- The organizer lists daytime activities for children. Spectators can watch without carrying a lantern; participants need one to join the procession.Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗Atlanta BeltLine parade planning guide ↗
Food & drinks
- The organizer lists food and market vendors as part of the parade celebration.Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗
Weather & cancellation
- Weather caused the original 2026 date to be postponed. Check the BeltLine event page for any further change before heading out.Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗Atlanta BeltLine parade planning guide ↗
Tips before you go
- Bring a lantern if you plan to walk in the parade; one is not required to watch. Flying lanterns and pets are not permitted.Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗Atlanta BeltLine parade planning guide ↗
- The organizer lists rolling lane closures beginning at 6 p.m. near Allene, Warner, and Lexington avenues.Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lantern to watch?
No. A lantern is required to join the procession, but spectators can watch from the sidelines without one.
Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗Atlanta BeltLine parade planning guide ↗Where does the parade start and end?
The revised 2026 route begins at 1089 Allene Avenue SW on the Southwest Trail and ends at Lee + White.
Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗Is there a shuttle?
Yes. The organizer lists free ATL Spoke service from West End MARTA station to Lee + White, plus a separate shuttle from 1200 White Street.
Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗Official sources
These pages were checked on September 26, 2026. Follow the organizer’s current instructions if anything changes.
- Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗Official event schedule · 2026 rescheduled date and times, parade start and finish, producer, parking and shuttles, participation rules, food
- Atlanta BeltLine parade planning guide ↗Official visitor FAQ · weather postponement, revised route, spectator and participant distinction, MARTA guidance
Update history
- — Updated the 2026 date and route from the BeltLine’s weather-postponement announcement.Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade ↗Atlanta BeltLine parade planning guide ↗
Last verified · 2 official sources
Event details can change. Check the official event page before your visit.