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.)
Here’s the scoop on the brand NEW route:
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 MLK 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.
At just about 2 miles in length, this route is shorter than the other two. But if you walk to the route from a MARTA Station and back, you can easily hit 3 miles.
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.
Note that we have separate information pages for each of the routes — just click thru the links for specific route information.
- 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.
A June 28th date along Peachtree St. has already been canceled.
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!
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.
Getting to Streets Alive — MLK Drive Route
Please don’t bring a car to Streets Alive!
The entire route is accessible by five MARTA stations.
They are all within a few blocks of the route at various points.
From east to west, these are the MARTA stations you might use:
- Garnett — Red & Gold Lines
- Five Points — Red, Gold, Blue & Green Lines
- Vine City — Blue & Green Lines
- GWCC/CNN Center — Blue & Green LInes
- Ashby — Blue & Green Lines
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.
View the MLK Route map on the Streets Alive website
Photo courtesy of Atlanta Streets Alive
https://www.atlantastreetsalive.org/peachtree_street
Photo courtesy of Atlanta Streets Alive
