Image courtesy of Streets Alive
Streets Alive is back for a full season in 2026 — 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.)
Here’s the scoop on the Southwest Route:
On select Sunday afternoons, for four glorious hours, over three miles of Georgia Avenue and Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. 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 Southwest Route
The Southwest Route stretches from Atlanta’s West End to Grant Park.
It connects seven Southwest Atlanta neighborhoods — including Westview, Historic West End, Adair Park, Pittsburgh, Mechanicsville, Beecher-Donnelly, and Summerhill.
The route travels along Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. to Georgia Avenue.
View the interactive Southwest Route map
When is Atlanta Streets Alive?
Events are typically 2 to 6 p.m.
For 2026, the following dates have been scheduled for all routes.
Note that we have separate information pages for each of the routes — just click thru the links for specific route info.
- 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.
New to Streets Alive? Here’s how it works!
(photo 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.
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.
The idea is to OPT OUT traffic.
Streets Alive creates a a whole new healthy and vibrant city street experience in Atlanta.
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!
Getting there
Please don’t bring a car to Streets Alive!
You can walk, bike, or scooter to the route. You can also use Uber or Lyft, but the idea is to opt out of traffic.
This route is perhaps not as accessible as some others, like the Peachtree Street route, which followed the MARTA tracks closely.
The only MARTA rail station along the route is West End Station. It is somewhat in the middle of the route. West End Station is on the Gold/Red (north-south) line.
The West Lake and Ashby MARTA Stations, on the Blue (east-west) line are also options.
We recommend the Marta On The Go app for easy access to rail maps and timetables. Remember, trains run less often on Sundays, usually every 20 minutes.
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