The annual Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade has been named by the Travel Channel as one of the top ten Halloween events in the country. In 2019, it was mostly rained out. And in 2020... well, you know. In 2021, the … [Read more...] about Little Five Points MonsterFest is a re-imagined version of the annual Halloween Festival
Parades
Dragon Con is back for 2021, including the Dragon Con Parade, with many changes this Labor Day Weekend
Dragon Con is back with in-person events in 2021, but there are many changes. The five-day convention and parade have been an annual Labor Day Weekend tradition in Atlanta since 1987. In 2020, it was reinvented as a virtual event. Dragon … [Read more...] about Dragon Con is back for 2021, including the Dragon Con Parade, with many changes this Labor Day Weekend
Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade and lantern-making workshops at Colony Square
The Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade flies back to Colony Square for its third year! The black-and-white themed lantern parade and celebration take place on Saturday, August 14th from 8 to 10 p.m. You can participate for FREE. Before the … [Read more...] about Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade and lantern-making workshops at Colony Square
Dunwoody’s Independence Day Parade and Festival takes place on July 5th in 2021
Who doesn't love a parade! Dunwoody will hold its annual Fourth of July Parade on Monday, July 5, 2021 at 9 a.m. The parade begins at Mount Vernon shopping center, follows Mount Vernon Rd for a couple of miles, and ends at the festival site at … [Read more...] about Dunwoody’s Independence Day Parade and Festival takes place on July 5th in 2021
Fireworks on the Decatur Square this Sunday, July 4th
It's back! The City of Decatur will hold its annual fireworks display, with a few modifications, on Sunday, July 4, 2021. The fireworks display will begin at dark, approximately 9 p.m. and last approximately 20 minutes. They will be launched … [Read more...] about Fireworks on the Decatur Square this Sunday, July 4th
Marietta’s Independence Day celebration takes place on Saturday, July 3rd in 2021
The city of Marietta is hosting an all-day "4th in the Park" celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021. The event runs from 10 a.m. till 11 p.m., with fireworks after dark. The 4th of July events include a parade, free live concerts, an arts and … [Read more...] about Marietta’s Independence Day celebration takes place on Saturday, July 3rd in 2021
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 BeltLine Lantern Parade-in-Place for 2020 is happening now
There is no traditional BeltLine Lantern Parade for 2020! Instead, the neighborhoods adjacent to the BeltLine will decorate their porches, front windows, and yards with lanterns to celebrate the spirit of the parade. The Parade-in-Place goes on … [Read more...] about Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade-in-Place for 2020 is happening now
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
