2015 Dragon Con Parade (photo: 123RF)Dragon Con is back for 2023! The five-day convention and parade have been an annual Labor Day Weekend tradition in Atlanta since 1987 (including that awful summer of 2020, when it was reinvented as a virtual … [Read more...] about The iconic Dragon Con Parade is back for Labor Day Weekend 2023!
Parades
Walk in the Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade this Saturday
The Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade flies back to Colony Square for another year! The black-and-white themed lantern parade and celebration take place on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 from 8:30 to 10 p.m. You can participate for FREE. All the … [Read more...] about Walk in the Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade this Saturday
Marietta’s 4th In The Park celebration features a parade, concerts, festival, and fireworks
The city of Marietta is hosting an all-day "4th in the Park" celebration on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The event runs from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m., with fireworks after dark. The celebration is spread out on and around Glover Park and the rest of the … [Read more...] about Marietta’s 4th In The Park celebration features a parade, concerts, festival, and fireworks
Dunwoody’s 4th of July Parade is the largest in the state — here’s where to watch from
Who doesn't love a parade! Dunwoody will hold its annual Fourth of July Parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 9 a.m. In past years, the parade route has been as follows: the parade begins at Mount Vernon shopping center, follows Mount Vernon Rd … [Read more...] about Dunwoody’s 4th of July Parade is the largest in the state — here’s where to watch from
Get ready for the BeltLine Lantern Parade, back on the Westside Trail this weekend
Hey, Atlanta! Can you believe it's been 13 years since the very first lantern parade, the one that started them all? Well, it's time to light up the night again. On Saturday, May 20, 2023, you can grab your lantern and head to the BeltLine's … [Read more...] about Get ready for the BeltLine Lantern Parade, back on the Westside Trail this weekend
Don’t miss the Tucker Day festival and parade this Saturday!
The 2023 edition of Tucker Day takes place on Saturday, May 6th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., along Main Street in downtown Tucker. You'll find a parade, vendor booths, live music by local artists, an interactive Kids Zone and more. Admission is … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Tucker Day festival and parade this Saturday!
Bring the whole family to the annual Atlanta Purim Parade and Festival
It's time for the 31st annual Atlanta Purim Parade & Festival! The date is set for Sunday, February 26, 2023. The parade is at noon. The festival takes place from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Admission to both is FREE. You'll find dozens of parade … [Read more...] about Bring the whole family to the annual Atlanta Purim Parade and Festival
It’s time for the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl Parade in downtown Atlanta — plus FanFest before the game!
It's almost time for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl! The University of Georgia will take on Ohio State at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Tickets for the fame are sold out, unless you want to pay reseller prices. But … [Read more...] about It’s time for the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl Parade in downtown Atlanta — plus FanFest before the game!
Decatur’s Haints & Saints Halloween Parade is this Sunday
This year, Decatur's Halloween-themed parade includes a Day of the Dead theme! The parade takes place on Sunday, October 30th, 2022. It steps off from Decatur Cemetery, located at 229 Bell Street, and ends at the Decatur Square, with live … [Read more...] about Decatur’s Haints & Saints Halloween Parade is this Sunday
The Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade is back this fall — along with the ghost tours!
Good news, Atlanta! The Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade is back, for the first time since 2018! It's been a long time. In 2019, the festival was rained out. And in 2020... well, you know. Then, in 2021, the event was … [Read more...] about The Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade is back this fall — along with the ghost tours!
Braves 2021 World Series Celebration: parade route, free concert tickets, live stream, more details
UPDATED! We now have the parade route map and details on the post-parade concert and celebration. The Braves won the World Series and the city is ready to celebrate with a victory parade! The Atlanta Braves have announced a World Series … [Read more...] about Braves 2021 World Series Celebration: parade route, free concert tickets, live stream, more details
Christmas Jubilee 2020 Drive-Thru Parade of Lights in Woodstock this Saturday
This is a fun concept -- a reverse parade! Instead of standing in a crowd and watching the parade floats and bands pass by, you'll drive through a route of stationary floats and holiday displays. This FREE event takes place on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Christmas Jubilee 2020 Drive-Thru Parade of Lights in Woodstock this Saturday
UPDATE on the 2020 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta
UPDATED for 202o! The parade will not take place this year. But, to celebrate the spirit of the event, you can watch a holiday TV special that looks back on special moment's from the parades's 40-year history. The special will air on WSB-TV, … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2020 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta
Decatur Haints & Saints Halloween Parade
UPDATE for 2020 The city of Decatur events page lists the parade as "Pending" for 2020. It was scheduled for Sunday, October 25th. We don't expect the parade to happen. For this year's Halloween happenings, click here. For CDC … [Read more...] about Decatur Haints & Saints Halloween Parade
Atlanta’s Black History Month Parade is canceled for 2020 — will return in 2021
Updated for 2020 The 2020 Black History Month Parade has been canceled, to allow time for restructuring the event. It's been said the parade will return "bigger and better" in 2021, which is pretty much what we heard about the New Year's Eve Peach … [Read more...] about Atlanta’s Black History Month Parade is canceled for 2020 — will return in 2021
Lawrenceville’s Hometown Christmas Parade this Saturday
Lawrenceville's Hometown Christmas Parade takes place on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. It will feature Santa Claus, live reindeer, community floats, fun activities and more. Don't miss the chance to visit with Santa at the Historic … [Read more...] about Lawrenceville’s Hometown Christmas Parade this Saturday
2019 Atlanta Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 9th
Want to honor those who have served, fought, died, or are missing in action in defense of freedom? Head to downtown Atlanta for the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Parade will start at 11:11 a.m. downtown Atlanta, on … [Read more...] about 2019 Atlanta Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 9th
Atlanta’s 4th of July 2018 Celebrations & Fireworks
If you're looking for 2018's 4th of July celebrations, you've got quite a few options in the ATL. A quick reminder: Lenox no longer puts on a fireworks display. But you've got lots of other ways to celebrate the holiday with a bang. Don’t know … [Read more...] about Atlanta’s 4th of July 2018 Celebrations & Fireworks
