On Sunday, September 24rd, Atlanta Streets Alive takes over Peachtree Street and S. Broad! The event kicks off at 2:00 p.m. with a bicycle parade, and it continues until 6 p.m. Enjoy biking, skating, walking and rolling down the streets and take part in this fun, free, family-friendly event!
the route
The streets of Atlanta will spring to life on Sunday, September 24 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., as a 3 mile stretch of Peachtree Street and S. Broad, is opened to people and closed to motorized traffic.
Activities
Participants can expect a wealth of activities hosted by community organizations and businesses. Community groups and businesses can get involved by: extending business onto the sidewalk by setting up cafe tables or displays and serving guests and customers; planning or sponsoring an activity that activates the space in front of their business; volunteering to help run the event or becoming a sponsor of the event.
Ever Ridden in a Bicycle Parade? Here's Your Chance! The bicycle parade kicks off Atlanta Streets Alive. The theme is "Rock The Vote" and we're encouraging everyone to wear red, white, and blue and decorate your bikes as we celebrate the city elections this Fall. Parade lineup begins at 1:30pm and wheels hit the ground rolling at 2pm. Join us at the intersection of S. Broad and Mitchell St.
what to know for day of
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It’s FREE and for EVERYONE. No matter the age, ability, or neighborhood you rep, even if you have no clue what exactly Open Streets is, come! We promise you'll like it!
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Hop on the route wherever is most convenient for you. Remember there’s no beginning or end and the flow of people is like a two way street--it goes both ways!
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The streets are open for you to get to know these neighborhoods in a new way--sight-see, shop, or eat, by bike, foot or skates. The possibilities are endless.
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Getting to Atlanta Street Alive is easy by MARTA train or bus, by bike, or you can even walk if in the area! If you have to drive, then with friends/family is always best. You can enter/exit Atlanta Streets Alive anywhere along the car-free roads i.e. the event route
*All northbound traffic will be directed to W. Peachtree St, Piedmont Ave or any adjacent, applicable routes.
*All southbound traffic will be directed to Spring St, Juniper St, or any adjacent, applicable routes.
* All cross streets will be open to car traffic except Edgewood, 4th St., Peachtree Place
Streets open to car traffic intersecting event route on Peachtree:
| 15th Street | Ponce De Leon Ave |
| 14th Street | North Ave |
| 12th Street | Linden Ave |
| 11th Street | Pine Street |
| 10th Street | Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd/ Ralph MicGill Blvd |
| 8th Street | Baker Ave |
| 7th Street | John Portman Ave |
| 6th Street | Ellis Street |
| 5th Street | Auburn Ave/Luckie Street |
| 4th Street | Walton St. |
| 3rd Street | Edgewood Ave. |
| 16th Street | Williams St. |
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Streets Closed To Cars |
From |
To |
Time Closed |
Approx. Time Opened |
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Peachtree Street |
17th Street |
Alabama Street |
12:30pm |
7:30pm |
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Broad Street |
Alabama Street |
Mitchell Street |
12:30pm |
7:30pm |
How to Get There
By MARTA or STREETCAR
The Five Points MARTA station is the closest to the Bicycle Parade/Kick-off, but you can use any rail line between Five Points & Arts Center. Atlanta Streetcar stops, Woodruff Park & Peachtree Center will put you on the route.
By Foot
The September route will connect Midtown to Downtown.
Photographers will be active at Atlanta Streets Alive. If you do not wish to be in photos, please remove yourself from the view of the camera.