🌈ATL PRIDE PARADE DETAILS🌈

Have at least one person from your group join our Signal chat! This is the mode of communication we’ll use for real-time messages on the day of. Anyone marching with us who wants to receive real-time parade updates should join the chat.

Spread the word among your group about what to bring! We recommend:

• Comfortable shoes
• A hat or sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• A snack
• Fans
• Strollers for young children
• Rainbow and/or Jewish gear!

11 AM: ARRIVAL BEGINS

• The closest landmark to our float start location is the Atlanta Civic Center MARTA Station. 
• The SOJOURN float will be in Row C. There will be signs directing you to Row C.
• Directions to Row C from Midtown/Buckhead:
• Travel south down Courtland St NE and turn right onto Baker St NW
• Turn right onto Ted Turner Dr.
• Travel to the red light at Pine St NE and turn right
• Directions to Row C from Downtown:
• Travel north on Ted Turner Dr.
• Travel to the red light at Pine St NE and turn right

The map below shows where to enter the parade area in order to get to Row C, as well as street closures. Our entrance is marked with the purple star.

We will be putting real-time location information, nearby floats and landmarks, etc. in the Signal chat. 

12 PM: PARADE STEPS OFF

• Please note that 12 PM is an estimated start time for the entire parade, rather than our float. There have been delays in the parade start time in years past. Even if there are no delays, we will be waiting for rows A and B to begin marching before our group reaches the step-off point.
• The parade route is roughly 2.5 miles and takes about 2 hours to complete. 
• There are a limited number of spots to sit on the float, and we request that those spots be reserved for those who cannot walk the entire distance. 

~2 PM: PARADE FINISHES

• The parade ends abruptly at the intersection of Charles Allen Dr. NE and 10th St. When the parade ends, the float and marchers will separate. 
• We will alert parade participants when the end is approaching after the rainbow crosswalks at 10th and Piedmont.Please collect anything you have stored on the float expeditiously. 
• At the intersection of Charles Allen Dr. NE and 10th St, marchers will turn left and enter Piedmont Park through the Charles Allen Gate. 
• SOJOURN will have a foil balloon of a lion on a very tall stick, which we will use to guide marchers into the park. We will remain near the Charles Allen Gate after the parade to help folks gather and regroup.