The Lantern Festival returns to Lee+ White on May 3rd!

Come join us for a night of magic and wonder at Dill Dinkers Pickleball as we celebrate the Lantern Festival. Get ready for a mesmerizing display of lanterns lighting up the night sky, creating a truly enchanting atmosphere.

Description:
The Bigger Picture ATL is the official host market for the 2025 Lantern Festival — and we’re looking for awesome vendors to join us for one of the most magical nights in Atlanta!

This is one of the city’s biggest and most loved festivals, and we’re excited to bring the vibes, the lights, and the creativity together all in one place.
Food vendor slots are already full, but we’re on the lookout for retail and handmade product vendors to help light up the night with beautiful goods and good energy.

• Huge foot traffic and amazing exposure
• Be part of a major city-wide celebration
• A great chance to connect with new customers and other creatives
• Limited vendor spots — first come, first served!

📍 Location: 1200 White Street SW, Atlanta, GA
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025

Vendor Market Details

Vendor Set-Up Window: 2:30-3:30 PM

DJ Set-Up: 4:00 PM

Breakdown: Begins promptly at 9:05 PM

Full Event Details

🕓 4:00 -9:00 PM — Vendor Market & Food Trucks Open at 1200 White Street
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM — Lantern-Making @ Beltline Marketplace
🕢 7:35 PM — Parade Line-Up Begins at Adair Park
🕣 8:35 PM — Parade Steps Off Along the Beltline Trail
🕤 9:15–10:00 PM — Live Jam Session & Finale at Lee + White Food Hall
🕚 11:00 PM — Event Wrap Up

🎶 Live Music by:
• Atlanta Drum Academy
• Atlanta Freedom Band
• Black Sheep Ensemble
• Mausiki Scales & The Common Ground Collective
• Seed & Feed Marching Abominables
• Kebbi Williams & The Wolfpack

Don’t miss this chance to showcase your work at one of the most unique and joyful events in Atlanta.
We’ve got the parade, the people, the party — all we need is YOU.