archived briefing
Sun, May 3, 2026
The BeltLine Lantern Parade is back on the calendar for September 19 after last year's last-minute storm cancellation. Council President Marci Collier Overstreet held her first town hall at the Russell Innovation Center, MARTA's new Better Breeze fare system goes live across rail and bus, and Atlanta United beat CF Montreal 3-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a third straight win.
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BeltLine Lantern Parade Sets September 19 Date After 2025 Cancellation
Atlanta BeltLine officials confirmed to Urbanize Atlanta that the Lantern Parade is back for 2026 and has been moved from its usual May slot to September 19. Last year's parade was cancelled at the last minute due to incoming storms and never rescheduled.
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