Light Up the Night
Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade
Created and presented by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade brings together thousands of people and hundreds of lanterns for a festive evening of creativity, community, and magic.
The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade brings together thousands of people, hundreds of lanterns, and some really big lantern puppets for magical night. (Photo Credit: The Sintoses)
2025 Parade Details
Due to forecasted thunderstorms beginning around 8:00 p.m., we've made the difficult decision to cancel tonight's Lantern Parade out of an abundance of caution for the safety and well-being of parade goers, marshals, band members, and the general public.
We invite everyone to still join us at our Kids Parade at Pittsburgh Yards at 6:00 p.m., as well as at our vendor market at the Atlanta Beltline Marketplace @ Allene location. The vendor activations at 1200 White Street and Lee+White will also be open until 7:00 p.m.
Updated Lantern Parade Schedule
12:00-7:00 p.m.: Pittsburgh Community Market (352 University Ave SW)
4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.: Vendor market and food trucks open at 1200 White Street.
5:00-7:00 p.m.: Vendor market open at the Atlanta Beltline Marketplace @ Allene (1089 Allene Avenue, S.W.) featuring Vine & Olive, Glaciers Italian Ice, Mason's Super Dogs, and Kronchy.
6:00 p.m.: Kids Lantern Parade (with line-up at 5:45 p.m.), led by Atlanta Ol Skool Drummers at Pittsburgh Yards®.
Transportation & Parking
Getting to Lantern Parade
Planning on joining us for the parade? Due to limited parking, we recommend utilizing alternative modes of transportation, including riding MARTA to the West End station, taking a ride-share service, or biking. Train and bus schedule information can be found on itsmarta.com.
Limited additional parking can be found:
In the adjacent neighborhoods
At MET Atlanta (680 Murphy Ave SW)
At Herman J. Russell West End Academy
At 1200 White Street
Ackerman & Co. will provide a complimentary shuttle between 1200 White Street and Lee+White from 4-11 p.m.
In the gravel lot at our 356 University site (adjacent to Pittsburgh Yards®)
Lantern Parade Etiquette
Attendee Best Practices
You need a lantern to walk in the parade.
Walk/dance slowly, no passing.
If you need to stop, please step off to the side.
Yield generous space for bands and large lanterns.
Leave your pets at home.
Walk your bike.
No flying lanterns.
Take your trash with you.
Smile & wave! You’re in a zillion photos.
Go to the end for the giant puppet & jam band!
About Lantern Parade
The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade debuted on the Atlanta art scene in 2010 with a few hundred people and continues to grow to include tens of thousands of lantern enthusiasts.
Anyone with a lantern is invited to come out and light up the Atlanta Beltline corridor by walking in the parade! Others are invited to watch the fun as a spectator.
The parade is led by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons and a host of live bands.
Experience the Magic of the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade!
