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Pre-Parade Party

Kid playing with bubbles at the Pre-Parade Party

 

Before the Lantern Parade steps off, join us at the Pre-Parade Party at the Sandy Springs Municipal Complex, 6- 8:30pm. The party is packed with activities for everyone – whether you're marching in the parade or cheering from the sidelines. 

👟 Parade Start - This party is the starting point for the parade! If you are walking in the parade, line-up is at 8 pm. 

🎧 Live DJ - Live DJs spin a mix of awesome party music, lead hula-hoop contests, and more. 

🎈 Balloon Artist - Watch the magic unfold as a balloon artist creates animals, swords, and other fun shapes.

🧼 Bubble Station - Step into a world of bubbles! Kids can create giant, sparkling bubbles using all kinds of silly gadgets and unexpected objects.

💃 Stayin’ Alive Dance Crew – Right before parade line up, enjoy a performance from Stayin’ Alive, a non-profit dance crew of performers aged 50+. They inspire everyone to keep moving and grooving! 

🐟 Fish Choir - Several fish puppets have discovered a love for singing (well, lip-syncing). They will be performing at the Pre-Parade Party! 

🌭 Food Trucks - Savor delicious bites from a variety of food trucks: Food Vendor list coming soon! 

 

Two guests enjoy the Pre-Parade festivities. They are holding up lanterns that look like pokemon balls. In the background is a food truck.
Lantern Parade participants create their own unique lanterns. Who knows what lanterns you'll discover!

 

Know Before You Go 

🚗 Parking - For everyone's safety, cars are NOT allowed near the parade route. Park at 7840 Roswell Rd, then shuttle or walk to the Pre-Parade Party (0.4 miles, or a 10 minute walk). 

🗺️ Parade Route - Parade steps-off at the Pre-Parade Party (Sandy Springs Municipal Complex), walks along Morgan Falls Rd, and ends at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. The parade route is 1 mile, downhill. 

⏰ Schedule - The Parade is Saturday, May 9, 2026 with festivities starting at 6:00 p.m. Pre-Parade Party is 6 - 8:30 pm. Parade line-up is at 8 pm, and step-off is at 8:30 pm. 

🚍 Shuttles - Shuttles run between Parking and the Pre-Parade Party until parade line-up (6 - 8 pm). After parade step-off, shuttles only run from Overlook Park back to Parking (9-11pm). Staying for the parade? Plan to walk to Overlook Park or back to Parking. 

🎨 Lanterns - Make a Lantern in advance, then bring it to the parade. Only LED battery powered lights are allowed; No fire or flying lanterns. 

🚻 Restrooms - Located at Parking, Pre-Parade Party, and Overlook Park. There no restrooms along the parade route. 

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