Know Before You GLOW

Saturday, April 5

🏮 Parade Route: The parade is along Morgan Falls Road, beginning at the Pre-Parade Party (Steel Canyon Golf Club) and ending at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. 

🚗 Event Parking is at 7840 Roswell Road. You must take the Shuttle (or walk). Cars are not allowed near the parade route. Learn more about Getting Here

🎉 Pre-Parade Party is 6 - 8 p.m. Shuttles run from Event Parking to the Pre-Parade Party (Parade Start), 6 - 10 p.m. 

🕖 Parade Line-Up is at 7:45 p.m. Step-off is at 8:15 p.m. 

🐠 After the Parade, shuttles run from Overlook Park (Parade End) to Event Parking (7840 Roswell Road), 9 - 10 p.m.

👀‼️ The experience for Parade Participants and Parade Viewers is a bit different. Learn More 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What are the most important safety notes?

• Please stay off the retaining walls located along the parade route.
• Do not stand, lean-on, or prop anything along the wooden fences in the park.
• No drones, No pets, No bicycles.
• Lanterns: Only LED battery are powered lights allowed. No fire, and no flying lanterns.

What happens if it rains?

• In the event of inclement weather, we will announce updates on Instagram or Facebook. 

Where are the restrooms? Trash cans? 

• Bathrooms are available at Event Parking (7840 Roswell Road), the Pre-Parade Party (Steel Canyon Golf Club / Parade Start), and Overlook Park (Parade End).
• Trash cans are available at the Pre-Parade Party and Overlook Park. Please do your part to keep everything clean and ready for the next day.

How long is the parade route? Can I bring my kids?

• The Lantern Parade is a family-friendly event. The parade route is 0.7 miles long (downhill). It is a walking parade, so good walking shoes are a must. After the event, there are shuttles to bring you back (uphill) to parking.

Where can I view the parade? 

• You can bring folding chairs & blankets to watch the parade. The parade fills up the entire road, so watchers should remain on the sidewalk. For your safety, please do not sit or climb on the retaining walls along the route. If you’d like to view the parade from Overlook Park, you can walk your stuff down and take the shuttle back to the Event Parking (7840 Roswell Road) at the end of the event. Learn more about watching the parade.

Is Morgan Falls Road closed? Is Overlook Park closed? 

• For information about park & road closures, visit the Road & Park Closures page. 

Can I bring my dog?

• We love our fur-babies, but this is a people parade. For the safety of both pets and people, we ask that you leave your pets at home. Service animals are permitted.

Can I bring my ... 

• No Drones - Drones are not permitted.
• No Bicycles - There will be a lot of people on the parade route. For safety reasons, no bikes on the parade route.
• No Pets - Service animals are permitted.

Is the parade route wheelchair accessible?

• The parade route is approx. 0.7 miles down a hill, so the parade route is not able to be wheelchair accessible. 

Are medical personnel present?

• Yes! Members of Sandy Springs Fire and Police will be located throughout the event. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

Can I set up a table to sell or promote?

• No outside vendors are permitted.

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