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Light Up the Night

Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade

Created and presented by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade brings together thousands of people and hundreds of lanterns for a festive evening of creativity, community, and magic.

The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade brings together thousands of people, hundreds of lanterns, and some really big lantern puppets for magical night. (Photo Credit: The Sintoses)

About Lantern Parade

The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade debuted on the Atlanta art scene in 2010 with a few hundred people and continues to grow to include tens of thousands of lantern enthusiasts.

Anyone with a lantern is invited to come out and light up the Atlanta Beltline corridor by walking in the parade! Others are invited to watch the fun as a spectator.

The parade is led by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons and a host of live bands.

Lantern Parade Etiquette

Attendee Best Practices

  • You need a lantern to walk in the parade.

  • Walk/dance slowly, no passing.

  • If you need to stop, please step off to the side.

  • Yield generous space for bands and large lanterns.

  • Leave your pets at home.

  • Walk your bike.

  • No flying lanterns.

  • Take your trash with you.

  • Smile & wave! You’re in a zillion photos.

  • Go to the end for the giant puppet & jam band!

2025 Parade Details

Check back for more details about the 2025 event.

Experience the Magic of the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade!

A group of people stand alongside a trail and watch as people parade with larger-than-life illuminated puppets.

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