Streets Alive debuts a NEW route along MLK Drive on Sunday, March 22nd

Image courtesy of Streets Alive

Streets Alive is back for a full season in 2026 — this is it’s most packed schedule yet, with eight events scheduled for all three routes, from March through November. 

Hours for each date are typically 2 to 6 p.m. and we’ll update if this changes for the fall dates (which may be 1 to 5 p.m.)

On select Sunday afternoons, for four glorious hours, over two miles of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Mitchell Street will be closed to cars — and open for people to stroll, roll, bike, and play!

Along the route, you’ll find a wealth of interactive experiences, hosted by community organizations, local businesses, and Streets Alive sponsors.

You can explore the route from end to end, or enter and exit the route at any cross-street at any time during the four-hour activation.

Atlanta Streets Alive is FREE and fun for all ages.
Remember to bring a valid ID if you’d like to enjoy a cocktail along the way.

About the new route

This NEW Streets Alive route follows MLK Drive in a cross town route, including part of Mitchell Street at the easternmost point. 

From west to east, it starts at the point where MLK Drive crosses the BeltLine Westside Trail, then follows MLK Dr. through Vine City, where it then follows Mitchell Street to the South Downtown area, ending just before the Georgia State Capitol. 

Landmarks along the way include Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Morris Brown College, and Centennial Yards. 
View the interactive MLK Route map

Image: Streets Alive

When is Atlanta Streets Alive?

Events are typically 2 to 6 p.m. 

For 2026, the following dates have been scheduled for all routes. 

• Sunday, March 22 — NEW route! MLK: Beltline to Broad
• Sunday, April 19 — Peachtree Street route (downtown to midtown)
• Sunday, May 31 — Southwest route (West End to Grant Park)
• * Sunday, June 14 — NEW route! MLK: Beltline to Broad
• Sunday, Sept. 27 — Peachtree Street route (downtown to midtown)
• Sunday, Oct. 18 — Southwest route (West End to Grant Park)
• Sunday, Nov. 8 — Howell Mill Road (Westside Stride partnership event)

*NOTE that the June 14th date may change, as it’s happening close to the FIFA World Cup games in Atlanta. 

Get more information and view the route map
The route map includes restrooms and special activities.