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Map of the Lantern Parade. All information is communicated in text throughout the website.

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

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Shuttle to the Parade 

All vehicles must park at 7840 Roswell Road (Google Maps). For everyone's safety, Cars / Rideshare are NOT allowed near the parade route.

Ride the shuttle (or walk) to the Pre-Parade Party. The Shuttle stop is located near the Sandy Springs Police Department, Building 300. The Pre-Parade Party is 6 - 8 p.m. and it is the start of the Parade Route. 

If you walk from Event Parking to the Pre-Parade Party, the walk is about 10 minutes (0.5 miles) along a flat sidewalk. 

Parade Line-Up is at 7:45 p.m. Step-off is at 8:15 p.m. If you are watching the parade, ride the shuttle to the Party (Parade Start), then walk along Morgan Falls Road to find a viewing location. 

 

A turtle statue, painted to look like the turtle is wearing a police officer's uniform. The statue is located outside the Sandy Springs Police Department headquarters.
The Shuttle Stop at Event Parking (7840 Roswell Road), located near the Sandy Springs Police Department.

Shuttle Back to Parking 

Shuttles run continuously from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m, so you can ride back to Event Parking (7840 Roswell Rd) at your convenience. 

Shuttles will pick up at Overlook Park AFTER the parade is finished, approx. 9 - 10 p.m. If you walk from Overlook Park back to the Event Parking (7840 Roswell Rd), you’ll get your steps in! It is 1.5 miles back to the parking lot, uphill. 

Shuttle service ends at approx. 10 p.m. 

 

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