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)
2026 Parade Details
The 2026 Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade will take place along the Southwest Trail on Saturday, September 19. It will also feature a new, extended route.
While we're still finalizing times, parade activities, and more, it's not too early to start working on your lantern! Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons are hosting a series of free and paid lantern-making workshops during August and September. To learn more and register, click here. Print-at-home templates can also be found here.
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
