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  Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade 2022
  Atlanta's own night of lights and takes place each year in late September and has been running for over 10 years.
  70,000 participants
  The Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade is Atlanta's own night of lights and takes place each year in late September and has been running for over 10 years.
  Atlanta's Eastside BeltLine lights up as paraders meander down the former railroad corridor with homemade lanterns in hand.
  Humbly boasting 1,200 participants and spectators during the first parade, the event has since grown to accommodate over 70,000 participants. The rules of the lantern parade are simple: anyone with a lantern (or some other glowing object) can participate. Each year the costumes are more spectacular and insane, featuring everything from an octopus to a carrot, a giant Lego man, a Pokéball, a hulking green alien, an intricately textured dragon and a miniature, spinning Ferris wheel.
  The Eastside Trail is a walking and biking trail stretching northwest to southeast on the Eastside of Atlanta, part of the BeltLine ring of trails and parks. It is ideally suited for the parade offering the perfect atmosphere for a night time event. The parade route spans approximately two miles, from Irwin Street to Piedmont Park. Several local marching bands also join the parade.
  The Pre Party, the Old Fourth Ward Fall Festival
  Beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, find live music, lantern-making activities, food, drink, and more at the Old Fourth Ward Fall Festival, which takes place alongside the Eastside Trail near the skate park.
  Visitors can enjoy great food from local food trucks, free live music, and the Rose Wine and Craft Beer festival.
  The Parade – Getting there
  Lineup for the parade begins at 7 p.m. at the Irwin Street entrance to the Eastside Trail. But starting at 6 p.m., Irwin Street will be closed between Sampson and Krog streets, so consider MARTA, a ride-hailing service, biking, or walking for travel to and from the site.
  The parade steps off at 8 p.m., and will travel north on the trail to Piedmont Park. It usually lasts between an hour and 90 minutes. For the best views, grab a spot on one of the patios or rooftop bars that line the BeltLine. New Realm Brewing and LadyBird have the best views.
  All parade-goers are encouraged to join the bands, lantern-toters, and the organising Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons at Park Tavern following the procession. It is a great opportunity to take photos with the Krewe's giant puppet lanterns!
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