Lantern Parade: Bringing Light to Life

City of Sandy Springs

This year’s Lantern Parade was a huge success, lighting up the night with glowing lanterns and whimsical, larger-than-life puppets! Families came together with their handcrafted lanterns to celebrate the sunset, then paraded joyfully down Morgan Falls Road, ending the magical evening at the Chattahoochee River.

The Lantern Parade is an evening filled with fantastical puppets and glowing lanterns! Families bring handcrafted lanterns, celebrate as the sun sets, then parade down Morgan Falls Road, arriving at the Chattahoochee River!

The Parade is Saturday, April 5, 2025 with festivities starting at 6:00 p.m. Be sure to make your lantern in advance, then bring it to the parade. - ✂️ How to Make a Lantern

The Adventure Begins

Park at 7840 Roswell Road. Ride the shuttle to the Pre-Parade Party.

Getting Here

Pre-Parade Party

Enjoy DJ, Food Trucks, and more! (6 - 8 p.m.)

Discover the Party

Enjoy the Parade

If you brought a lantern, join our parade! Parade viewers should remain on the sidewalk. Step off is 8:15 p.m.

Learn more

A fish lantern floats on the Chattahoochee River

After the Parade

Watch lanterns float on the Chattahoochee River. Take the shuttle back to parking.

Get the Details

This event is brought to you by the City of Sandy Springs in partnership with the National Park Service: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and Steel Canyon Golf Club.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Steel Canyon Golf Club, Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, Murphs Surf.