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Getting Here - By Car / Shuttle

Parking & Shuttle Service 

The information on this page is about a past event. Stay tuned for details about Stars & Stripes 2026!

Due to anticipated heavy traffic and road closures, plan to use the FREE SHUTTLE that will run between Lake Forest Elementary School and the event. The shuttle does not run to any other parking lots. Parking at Lake Forest Elementary is FREE and the shuttle will run Friday, July 4 from 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 

Lake Forest Elementary School (Shuttle Pick-up)
  • 5920 Sandy Springs Circle (Google Maps)
  • Shuttle pick up / drop off 
  • Portable restrooms nearby

*For safety reasons, shuttle service will be paused during the fireworks 

Ride Share 

The Ride Share drop-off is 215 Johnson Ferry Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (Google Maps)

 

Parking (No Shuttle)  

IMPORTANT NOTE: Sandy Springs United Methodist Church is NOT available for parking

Due to tree canopy growth, the fireworks are not guaranteed to be visible in parking lots. However, many people choose to watch the fireworks from Century Springs Office Park.

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For the smoothest drive, enter the Parking Lot address into your GPS: 

City Springs Underground Garage (FREE) 
  • East Garage Entrance: 1 Galambos Way (Google Maps) 
  • West Garage Entrance: 6300 Blue Stone Rd (Google Maps)
  • Due to the number of people exiting this event, traffic may be slow after the fireworks. Thank you for your patience. 
  • ADA Parking & elevators available 
Century Springs Office Park 
  • 6000 Lake Forrest Dr - Access via Hammond Dr. (Google Maps)
  • Portable restrooms nearby
  • Sidewalk or Road Closures on entire walking route (10 minute walk, 0.6 miles)
    • Google Maps may not provide best walking route, please use GIS Map
    • Walk north on Lake Forrest Drive 
    • Walk northeast along Mt. Vernon Hwy 
Sandy Springs Commerce Building 
  • 333 Sandy Springs Circle (Google Maps) 
  • Sidewalk or crosswalk on entire walking route (10 minute walk, 0.5 miles)
  • Walking directions
    • Google Maps may not provide best walking route, please use GIS Map   
    • Walk east along Sandy Springs Circle, then south on Roswell Rd 
    • To access pedestrian-only path, walk between fountains & Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
Chase Bank
  • 6180 Roswell Rd (Google Maps) 
  • Sidewalk on entire walking route (5 minute walk, 0.1 mile) 
    • Walk west on Mount Vernon Hwy
    • Cross at crosswalk on Mount Vernon Hwy / Galambos Way (Press pedestrian button to activate flashing lights)
Ameris Bank
  • 225 Sandy Springs Circle (Google Maps) 
  • Sidewalk on entire walking route (5 minute walk, 0.3 miles) 
    • Walk east on Johnson Ferry Rd
    • Turn right, walk south on Blue Stone Rd
Truist Bank 
  • 6240 Roswell Rd (Google Maps) 
  • Sidewalk or crosswalk on entire walking route (5 minute walk, 0.3 miles)
  • Walking directions
    • Google Maps may not provide best walking route, please use GIS Map     
    • Use crosswalk at Johnson Ferry Rd / Roswell Rd. Walk south on Roswell Rd.
    • To access pedestrian-only path, walk between fountains & Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
Mr. Tire
  • 6258 Roswell Rd (Google Maps) 
  • Sidewalk or crosswalk on entire walking route (5 minute walk, 0.3 miles)
  • Walking directions
    • Google Maps may not provide best walking route, please use GIS Map   
    • Walk south on Roswell Rd, use crosswalk to cross Johnson Ferry Rd. 
    • To access pedestrian-only path to Sparkle, walk between fountains & Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

 

ADA Parking 

City Springs South Parking Lot (ADA Parking Only) 
  • 182 Hilderbrand Dr NE 
  • Shuttle pick up / drop off location 
  • Portable restrooms nearby
City Springs Underground Garage (FREE) 
  • Limited ADA Parking & elevators are available.  
  • East Underground Entrance: 1 Galambos Way (Google Maps) 
  • West Underground Entrance: 6300 Blue Stone Rd (Google Maps)

 

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