The Lantern Parade is a night to celebrate community, creativity, and the joy of coming together. This year on May 11 th , was the 14 th year the Parade took place on the Atlanta Beltline, specifically on the Westside Trail. Created and presented by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, this parade brings together thousands of people, hundreds of lanterns, and some really big lantern puppets for a festive evening of creativity, community, and magic.
Lantern enthusiasts of all ages gather to light up the Atlanta BeltLine, creating a magical atmosphere. Everyone is invited to join in the fun! Participants are encouraged to create their own homemade lanterns to showcase their creativity. Spectators can either watch from the sidelines or jump in and dance to the music.
Over the years, it has grown to include tens of thousands of lantern enthusiasts, making it one of the most anticipated events in the city. Keep an eye out for details about the Lantern Parade!
Additionally, there was also a Winter Lantern Festival that made its Georgia debut at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, featuring over 1, handcrafted Chinese lanterns. The true real life encounter of my cat with Mel Gibson. In a bygone era, I was the proud owner of a quaint theatre nestled in the heart of Hollywood—the Attic Theatre. My partner, Denise Reagan Wiesenmeyer, and I ran this cozy establishment, complete with a seat auditorium, a small company of actors, administrative offices, and a rear dance studio that we leased out for classes and rehearsals.
Our theatre found its home in an aging edifice on Santa Monica Blvd. The building itself had witnessed decades of history as it was right in the middle of film soundstages, lighting and equipment companies, small production companies and the industrial part of the film business.
