
Arriving by Car
Free Parking with Shuttle Service
Due to anticipated heavy traffic and road closures for Sparkle Sandy Springs, we recommend using the free shuttle that will run between Lake Forest Elementary School and Sparkle Sandy Springs. Parking at Lake Forest Elementary School is free, and the shuttle will run Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 3:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Lake Forest Elementary School Shuttle Pick-up
- 5920 Sandy Springs Circle — View Lake Forest Elementary School on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
- Shuttle pick-up and drop-off location
- Portable restrooms nearby
Free Parking Without Shuttle Service
For the smoothest drive to Sparkle Sandy Springs, enter the parking lot address into your GPS. Addresses are listed below.
View the Sparkle Sandy Springs Interactive Parking Map (opens in new tab)
Note: The South Parking Lot is for ADA parking only, and parking is not available at Century Springs.
City Springs Underground Garage
- Limited ADA parking and elevators are available.
- East Entrance: 1 Galambos Way — View east entrance on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
- West Entrance: 6300 Blue Stone Road — View west entrance on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
- Note: The entrance and exit will be closed during the parade. Learn more about Sparkle road closure times.
- Portable restrooms are located at the surface level of the Blue section.
Sandy Springs Commerce Building
- 333 Sandy Springs Circle — View Sandy Springs Commerce Building on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
- Sidewalks or crosswalks are available along the entire walking route. The walk is approximately 10 minutes, or 0.5 miles.
- Walking directions:
- Google Maps may not provide the best walking route. Please use the Sparkle Sandy Springs Interactive Parking Map (opens in new tab).
- Walk east along Sandy Springs Circle, then south on Roswell Road.
- To access the pedestrian-only path, walk between the fountains and the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.
Chase Bank
- 6180 Roswell Road — View Chase Bank on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
- Sidewalks are available along the entire walking route. The walk is approximately 5 minutes, or 0.1 mile.
- Walk west on Mount Vernon Highway.
- Cross at the lighted crosswalk at Mount Vernon Highway and Galambos Way.
Ameris Bank
- 225 Sandy Springs Circle — View Ameris Bank on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
- Sidewalks are available along the entire walking route. The walk is approximately 5 minutes, or 0.3 miles.
- Walk east on Johnson Ferry Road.
- Turn right and walk south on Blue Stone Road.
Truist Bank
- 6240 Roswell Road — View Truist Bank on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
- Sidewalks or crosswalks are available along the entire walking route. The walk is approximately 5 minutes, or 0.3 miles.
- Walking directions:
- Google Maps may not provide the best walking route. Please use the Sparkle Sandy Springs Interactive Parking Map (opens in new tab).
- Walk south on Roswell Road and use the crosswalk to cross Johnson Ferry Road.
- To access the pedestrian-only path, walk between the fountains and the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.
Mr. Tire
- 6258 Roswell Road — View Mr. Tire on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
- Sidewalks or crosswalks are available along the entire walking route. The walk is approximately 5 minutes, or 0.3 miles.
- Walking directions:
- Google Maps may not provide the best walking route. Please use the Sparkle Sandy Springs Interactive Parking Map (opens in new tab).
- Walk south on Roswell Road and use the crosswalk to cross Johnson Ferry Road.
- To access the pedestrian-only path to Sparkle Sandy Springs, walk between the fountains and the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.
ADA Parking
Sparkle Sandy Springs has two accessible parking lots that connect to parade viewing areas.
City Springs South Lot
- ADA parking only
- 182 Hilderbrand Drive NE
- Shuttle pick-up and drop-off location
- Portable restrooms nearby
- The closest parade viewing area is Mount Vernon Highway. Learn more about Sparkle parade viewing areas.
City Springs Underground Garage
- Limited ADA parking and elevators are available.
- East Entrance: 1 Galambos Way — View east entrance on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
- West Entrance: 6300 Blue Stone Road — View west entrance on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
- Note: The entrance and exit will be closed during the parade. Learn more about Sparkle road closure times.
- The closest parade viewing area is Galambos Way. Learn more about Sparkle parade viewing areas.


