Enjoy the Parade

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

At the Sandy Springs Lantern Parade, attendees may bring their own lanterns and join the parade. Spectators are welcome to bring folding chairs or blankets to watch the event.

Note: Spectators should remain on the sidewalk and should not climb on retaining walls.

• 🐷 Lead the Parade: Sanderson the Flying Pig leads the parade. Learn how to make a Flying Pig lantern (opens in new tab) and march at the front of the parade with Sanderson.
• 🎺 Marching Band: Black Sheep Ensemble brings a high-energy brass and percussion performance inspired by New Orleans second-line parades.
• 🦆 Giant Puppets: Artist Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of Grateful Gluttons bring giant whimsical puppets to the parade. Learn more about the giant puppets . Visitors can see returning favorites such as the Great Blue Herons and newer creations like the singing Convict Fish. Puppets are also displayed at Morgan Falls Overlook Park after the parade.
• 🏮 Bringing Light to Life: The Lantern Parade features hundreds of handmade glowing lanterns created by attendees, making each lantern unique and personal.
• 💃 Stayin’ Alive Dance Crew: Stayin’ Alive is a nonprofit dance crew made up of performers ages 50 and older. Their illuminated batons and energetic performances encourage everyone to keep dancing.
• 🐠 Swimming Lanterns: The parade ends at Morgan Falls Overlook Park, where attendees can view illuminated river lanterns floating on the Chattahoochee River. The lanterns are pulled by kayakers from Murph’s Surf. Note: Remain at the top of the hill in Overlook Park and do not climb over the fence.

Know Before You Go

• 🏮 Lanterns: Learn how to make your lantern before the parade. Note: Only LED battery-powered lights are permitted. Fire and flying lanterns are prohibited.
• ⏰ Schedule: The Lantern Parade takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
  • 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Pre-Parade Party Information
  • 8:00 p.m. — Parade line-up
  • 8:30 p.m. — Parade step-off
• 🗺️ Parade Route: The parade begins at the Pre-Parade Party at the Sandy Springs Municipal Complex, travels along Morgan Falls Road, and ends at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. The parade route is 1 mile and downhill. Learn more about the parade route .
• 🚗 Getting Here: Park at 7840 Roswell Road, then take the shuttle or walk to the Pre-Parade Party (0.4 miles, approximately a 10-minute walk). Learn more about transportation and parking .
• 🚍 Shuttles: Shuttles run between parking and the Pre-Parade Party until parade line-up from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. After parade step-off, shuttles only run from Morgan Falls Overlook Park back to parking from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • Before the parade (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.): Parking ⇄ Pre-Parade Party
  • After the parade (9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.): Morgan Falls Overlook Park → Parking
  • Note: After the parade begins, no shuttles run to or from the Pre-Parade Party. Plan to walk with the parade to Overlook Park or walk back to parking.
• 🚻 Restrooms: Restrooms are located at the parking area, Pre-Parade Party, and Morgan Falls Overlook Park. There are no restrooms along the parade route.

Learn More

The Lantern Parade brings light to life on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

• Lantern Parade Overview
• How to Make a Lantern
• Pre-Parade Party Information
• Parade Viewing Information
• Discover the Puppets
• Lantern Parade Directions and Transportation