Witness glowing lanterns, whimsical puppets, performances, and a lot more with the Sandy Springs community in Metro Atlanta. The City of Sandy Springs will be conducting the Lantern Parade on April 5, a celebratory evening of culture and community. A celebration full of light and color welcomes all those who would like to participate.
Highlights
- The annual Sandy Springs Lantern Parade will happen on April 5, 2025.
- The festivities will happen in 3 phases – The pre-parade party, the parade, and post-parade activities.
- The event is free and open for all to attend.
Join A Radiant Celebration At Sandy Springs
As the sun sets on the horizon in Sandy Springs on the Saturday evening of April 5, the community will gather for a unique celebration. Everyone can head to the pre-parade party, join the parade, and then enjoy the post-parade festivities, all for FREE.
Pre-Parade Party
Steel Canyon Golf Club will be the venue for the Pre-Parade Party which will happen from 6 PM to 8 PM. It will also be the starting point for the parade.
The Live DJ will keep the energy high at the party. Balloon Artists present will create interesting shapes and forms for kids and adults to enjoy. Huge, sparkling bubbles will be flowing out from the Bubble Station.
The party will also have a performance by the Stayin’ Alive Dance Crew, with all the members being 50+ in age. Visitors will also get to savor the delicious bites offered by the Food Trucks at the venue.
The Parade
Led by Sanderson and his Swoop of Flying Pigs, the Lantern Parade will go down Morgan Falls Road. The parade, which steps off at 8:15 PM, will end at the Morgan Falls Overlook Park.
Participants can bring their handcrafted lanterns and join the parade without any registration or payment. Those who bring the Flying Pig lanterns will be able to join the frontlines, and those who bring the Lantern Puppet will walk together.
Parade viewers are free to stay on the sidelines and watch the parade. They can bring their folding chairs or blankets to have a comfortable viewing experience.
Post-Parade Festivities
The parade will conclude at Morgan Falls Overlook Park, but the celebrations will continue. Watch the light from the lanterns reflect off the flowing waters of the Chattahoochee River as the parade ends. Also, see the five enchanting Water Lanterns designed by Parade Artist Chantelle Rytter being taken along the river by Kayakers.
After the parade, stroll through the Overlook Park which will be illuminated by the lanterns all around. Also, catch the iconic Lantern Parade Puppets like Sanderson the Pig and Cornflower & Indigo the Great Blue Herons roaming around the park.
To finish off the evening’s celebration, the Black Sheep Ensemble will be performing with their high-energy brass and percussion sounds.
More About the Event
The organizers have provided directions on the official page. Shuttle services are offered for the convenience of the visitors. Go through all the information given on the official page and the instructions before heading to the event.
The City of Sandy Springs has partnered with the Steel Canyon Golf Club and the National Park Service: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area to conduct the parade. Chantelle Rytter & the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons will be creating the parade.
Sandy Springs hosts the Lantern Parade a form of “civic play”, which offers the attendees the chance to have creative fun in a public space. This unique celebration will surely be an unforgettable experience for anyone who attends.
