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 November 8th route
This year Atlanta Streets Alive is partnering with Westside Stride, for a route along Howell Mill Rd. that stretches between 8th and 17th Streets.
See the route map below.
There’s also a link to an interactive map that lets you see everything going on along the way.
The Westside Stride is an open streets event with tons of extra activities, turning it into a huge block party.
You’ll find games, music, a petting zoo, Kids Zone, swag stations, and more.
GETTING THERE
If you want to get there via MARTA, you can take the train to Arts Center Station and then grab the shuttle to Atlantic Station, and walk about a mile to the Streets Alive route on Howell Mill.
OR, use the MARTA app to plan a trip via bus from wherever you’re starting from.
If you drive, you’ll pay for parking.
See a parking map here
More info:
More info on the website
View the interactive route map
Get info about the Westside Stride
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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 Vine
- 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
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