Lantern Parade
Enjoy a magical evening celebrating creativity and the spirit of community as hundreds of lanterns light up the Southwest Trail.
Light Up The Night
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 special festivities, including:
A parade along the Southwest Trail
Lantern-making stations
Food and market vendors
Live performances
Special daytime kids activities
So much more!
2026 Parade Details
Thank you for joining us during this year's event! We look forward to welcoming you at our 2027 Lantern Parade. Stay tuned for more event details!
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.
2026 Cultural Partners
We're grateful to have a host of cultural partners participating in this year's parade. Those organizations include:
Alzheimer's Association of Georgia
Atlanta Fire Foundation
Atlanta Freedom Bands
Black Sheep Ensemble
Latino Community Fund
Mausiki Scales & Common Ground Collective
Seed & Feed Marching Abominables
Wrens Nest
The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade debuted in 2010 with a few hundred people and continues to grow to include tens of thousands of lantern enthusiasts. (Photo Credit: The Sintoses)
