Streets Alive will return to Peachtree Street in the fall of 2023 — and this is the very best news we’ve had since life returned to normal-ish after the pandemic. This open-street event is now scheduled monthly for September, October, and November.
On select Sunday afternoons, for four glorious hours, three miles of Peachtree Street will be closed to cars — and open for people to stroll, roll, bike, and play!
The Streets Alive route stretches from downtown to midtown, right through the heart of the city. Peachtree Street will be closed from Mitchell Street, downtown, to 15th Street in midtown. (See the map, below.)
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 open section of Peachtree Street 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.
Here’s how it works
(photos courtesy of Colony Square)
Streets Alive is FREE and it’s for everyone. You don’t have to be an athlete to join in. It doesn’t matter how old you are or what neighborhood you live in. Even if you’ve never heard of the Open Street concept before, you’re invited to get out and experience it firsthand.
The open street route has no formal beginning or end. You can hop on at any point you like. The flow of people will move in both directions, like it does on the Beltline.
This is a chance for you to EXPLORE our city. You can stroll, roll, shop, eat, play, socialize, or simply enjoy the spring weather — all without the noise, fumes, and intensity of Atlanta’s traffic. You create your own experience and the possibilities are endless.
The idea is to OPT OUT of traffic. Getting to Atlanta Streets Alive is easy by MARTA, by bike, or any human-powered mode of transportation. Consider challenging yourself to leave your car at home all day and, if you have to drive, then carpool with others. (We realize some of you have to drive to a MARTA station!)
Streets Alive creates a a whole new healthy and vibrant city street experience in Atlanta. It’s a program inspired by open streets projects all over the world. So bring your bicycle, your skateboard, or just your feet, and get ready to explore your community streets in a safer, healthier, more livable way!
Electric bikes and scooters are allowed, but please maintain a safe speed.
Leashed dogs are allowed.
There will be designated vehicle crossing points along the way, where Atlanta police will be directing traffic. These include Pine, Linden, North, Ponce, Edgewood, and other main streets that cross Peachtree.
Visit the Streets Alive website for more info.
When is Atlanta Streets Alive?
These dates are confirmed for fall of 2023.
Events are 1 to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, September 24, 2023
- Sunday, October 22, 2023
- Sunday, November 12, 2023
For 2024, the following dates have been scheduled.
- Sunday, May 19, 2024
- Sunday, June 16, 2024
- Sunday, July 21, 2024
- Sunday, August 18, 2024
- Sunday, September 15, 2024
- Sunday, October 20, 2024
- Sunday, November 17, 2024
Getting there
Please don’t bring a car to Streets Alive!
The entire route is accessible by six Marta stations — from the Garnett Station at the southern end of downtown to the Arts Center Station in midtown.
You can also hop on or off the Atlanta Streetcar at the Woodruff Park or Peachtree Center stops.
Below is the last route map we have for the Peachtree Street route, but we will update with the new map as soon as possible — it’s likely to be very much the same.
NOTE: If you live or work in the area, be sure you’re aware of street closures in the area.
Peachtree Street – from Mitchell St to 17th St
