MAY 9, 2026!
NEW START LOCATION:
Sandy Springs Municipal Building at 620 Morgan Falls Rd, Sandy Springs, GA
The Festival begins at 6:pm. Parade steps-off at 8:30pm.
Parking is at 7840 Roswell Rd.
Getting there: Parade route, parking and spectator directions
Everyone is invited to make a lantern and march down to the river with
Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons giant puppets and the Black Sheep Ensemble! Check out the giant lantern puppets swimming in the river at the end!
Make a lantern! Get some lantern making ideas here or take a lantern workshop.
Or pick up a lantern kit to make at home from City Bar at Sandy Springs City Hall, available on April 1, and at Dunwoody Ace Hardware, available April 30.
LANTERN WORKSHOPS!
Illuminated Parasol Workshops
Saturday, May 2
11:00am-2:00pm $25
Details and registration here.
Sunday, May 3
11:00am-2:00pm $25
LANTERN PARADE GAME BOOK
Everyone is invited to just show up with a lantern and march in the parade!
BUT THERE ARE A FEW RULES
1. You need a lantern to march. Otherwise, you're a spectator. We love spectators!
2. Be ready to march with your lantern at 8:15pm. Fall in behind the band. Give the band space and keep their pace. No passing. Please walk nicely together like a New Orleans Second Line.
4. Children must walk next to their adults at all times.
5. Walk your bicycle.
6. Please leave your dog at home.
7. Come visit with the giant puppets at the end of the parade!
Note: Flying pigs are a Sandy Springs Mascot. Flying pig lanterns are invite to march in the front of the parade. Flying pig lantern kits are in the kit sale, but all flying pigs are welcome!
