Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade on the Southwest Trail
The Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade takes place Saturday, September 19, from 8 to 10 p.m., beginning at Beulah Colbert Park, 866 Murphy Avenue Southwest. The free event features a procession on the Southwest Trail, along with lantern-making stations, food and market vendors, live performances, and daytime activities for children. Parade lineup begins at 7:15 p.m., with step-off at 8 p.m. The final jam session is scheduled to begin around 9 p.m. at Lee+White and concludes at 10 p.m. People walking in the procession must bring a lantern. Flying lanterns are prohibited; bicycles must be walked, and pets should be left at home. Parking near the route is limited. Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. recommends arriving via the BeltLine, MARTA, or rideshare. A free shuttle is scheduled between West End MARTA station and Lee+White, with extended service from noon to 11 p.m.
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Event details
- When
- Where
- Beulah Colbert Park866 Murphy Avenue Southwest, Atlanta, GA, US
- Organizer
- Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.
- Admission
- Free
- The parade is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 20:00 to 22:00.
- The event starts at Beulah Colbert Park, 866 Murphy Avenue Southwest, Atlanta, Georgia.
- The event is free, and attendees may participate by walking in the parade with a lantern or watch as spectators.
- The parade includes a Southwest Trail procession, lantern-making stations, food and market vendors, live performances, and daytime children’s activities.
- Parade lineup begins at 19:15, the parade steps off at 20:00, the final jam session begins at approximately 21:00 at Lee+White, and the jam session ends at 22:00.
Information last verified September 11, 2026.
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