14th Annual Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade
The 14th Annual Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade is lighting up the Westside Trail for 2023! This year’s festivities are a great way to spark creativity and build community while celebrating joy along the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail.
2024 Event Details
Saturday | May 11th
- 7:45 p.m. | Lineup begins at Adair Park I
- 8:45 p.m. | Parade steps off onto Westside Trail
- 9:15 – 10:00 p.m. | Parade finale “jam session” at Lee+White
Location
Adair Park & Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail
Creativity rules the parade, and anyone with a lantern is welcome to join! Step behind one of the 5 marching bands and get ready to enjoy one of Atlanta’s most magical events of the year. Whether you watch from the sidelines or dance your way through the parade, everyone will love all the wonderment, lights, and magic of the evening!
This year’s parade is led by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons and a host of live bands, including:
- Atlanta Drum Academy
- Black Sheep Ensemble
- Seed & Feed Marching Abominables
- Atlanta Freedom Band
- Kebbi Williams & the Wolf Pack
Workshops
Leading up to the main event, a series of workshops will be offered at the gigantic Lantern Parade Studio. Join Chantelle Rytter + Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons for a variety of workshops from easier, more simple designs to those for the crafty pros! Additional resources are also available for a ton of fun lantern ideas. Get crafting and have fun!
About the Atlanta Beltline Parade
The Atlanta Beltline Parade debuted in 2010 and grew over the years to embrace thousands of participants and tailgaters throughout the parade route. Community participation is what fills the Parade with magic, so the event embraces people of all ages and backgrounds! The parade is led by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons and a host of live bands.
More information on the 2024 Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade.