After severe storms cancelled the Beltline Lantern Parade for a second year in a row, the Atlanta Beltline and parade organizer Chantelle Rytter have announced that the parade will go on at a rescheduled date! Keep scrolling to learn more.
When is the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade rescheduled?
The ATL Beltline made a post on social media toady, September 21st, to state,
The magic is back on! ✨ Mark your calendars and grab your lanterns — our Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade redo will take place this Saturday [Sept. 26th] at 8:00 p.m. along the Southwest Trail.
What is The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade?
Led by parade creator Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons (who you might recognize from Where the Weird Things Are), this is the Beltline Lantern Parade’s 16th year of building community, fun and lanterns in the A!
Clyde Higgs, Atlanta Beltline’s President and CEO, said in a statement,
The Lantern Parade reflects something fundamental about the Atlanta Beltline. Our goal has never simply been to build a trail. We are helping create the physical and civic infrastructure that brings people together and gives communities new ways to connect with one another and with their city. For 16 years, this event has shown what is possible when public space becomes a platform for creativity, participation and belonging.
And, reports state that this year’s parade route stretches nearly a half mile longer than in previous years, meaning you’ve got even more parade to enjoy this time around!
Participating bands include:
- Atlanta Freedom Bands
- Black Sheep Ensemble
- Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective
- The Seed & Feed Marching Abominables
Neighborhood, community & civic groups along the route will host pop-up activations, performances and temporary installations centered on light-based work!
Can anyone join the parade?
Yes! Everyone is invited to become part of the art by creating a lantern and walking in the parade or gathering along the route to watch the festivities unfold.
For any other updates, follow the Atlanta Beltine, @atlantabeltline on Instagram!
We’re thrilled to hear that the parade is back on, y’all!