Getting to the Parade by Car / Shuttle

Note: The information on this page is about a past event. Stay tuned for details about Lantern Parade 2027!

🚗 Parking

All vehicles must park at 7840 Roswell Road (Google Maps (opens in new tab)). If you are taking Rideshare, you must also drop-off at 7840 Roswell Road.

Then walk (or ride the shuttle) to the Pre-Parade Party (opens in new tab) at the Sandy Springs Municipal Complex. The walk from Parking to the Pre-Parade Party is about 10 minutes (0.4 miles) along a flat sidewalk.

If you're watching the parade (opens in new tab) – After you arrive at the Pre-Parade Party, walk further along Morgan Falls Road to find a viewing location. Please remain on the sidewalk.

🚍 Shuttles

Before the Parade

Shuttles run between Parking and the Pre-Parade Party until parade line-up (6 – 8 p.m.).

After the Parade

After the parade, shuttles only run from Overlook Park back to Parking (9 – 10:30 p.m.).
Plan to walk to Overlook Park or back to Parking.
If you choose to walk from Overlook Park all the way back to Parking (7840 Roswell Road), you'll get your steps in! It is 1.5 miles back, uphill. However, there is sidewalk and streetlights throughout the entire route.

👀 More Details

🗺️ View Interactive Map (opens in new tab) – View parking options, shuttle routes, connecting MARTA stops, and road closures in an interactive GIS map.

The Lantern Parade steps off (opens in new tab) at the Pre-Parade Party (Sandy Springs Municipal Complex), walks along Morgan Falls Road, and ends at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. The parade route is 1 mile, downhill. Parade line-up is at 8 p.m., and step-off is at 8:30 p.m.

Learn More

Make your lantern in advance, then join the Lantern Parade on Saturday, May 9th!