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Getting to the Parade - by MARTA Bus

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The information on this page is about a past event. Stay tuned for details about Lantern Parade 2026!

For complete schedules, directions, and the most up-to-date information, visit the MARTA website (itsmarta.com) or download the MARTA on the Go app (itsmarta.com) 

 

🚌 MARTA Bus 87

  • Take Bus Route 87 - Roswell Road / Sandy Springs
  • This bus runs every 40 minutes on weekends 
  • Traveling north, stop at Roswell Rd & Morgan Falls Rd (Stop ID: 903149)
  • Traveling south, stop at Roswell Rd & Morgan Falls Rd (Stop ID: 906355
  • Insider Tip: This bus connects to Dunwoody and North Springs rail stations. 

 

🚶Walk to Pre-Parade Party 

  • Exit the bus at the intersection of Roswell Rd and Morgan Falls Rd.

  • Use the signaled crosswalks to arrive at the southwestern corner of the intersection (if you're facing down Morgan Falls Rd, it is the left side -- closer to the church). 

  • Walk down Morgan Falls Rd, until you reach the Pre-Parade Party at Steel Canyon Golf Club. It will be on your left. 

  • The walk to the Pre-Parade Party is approximately 0.7 miles, and there is sidewalk the entire route. The walk to Overlook Park to about 1.5 miles. 

 

Learn More 

To view all bus stops on Bus Route 87, view the Interactive Map. The map legend is located in the upper right corner. 

🗺️ View Interactive Map

🚍 How to Ride a MARTA Bus

🏮Lantern Parade Homepage 

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