The largest celebration of carnival in the Southeast is once again taking place in Atlanta. The Atlanta official Caribbean Carnival is taking place soon.
The event, now in its 36th year, will begin with a street parade and culminate at the festival village at Central Park in downtown Atlanta.
When Is The Atanta Caribbean Festival Taking Place?
The main festivities begin Thursday, May 23, 2024, in downtown Atlanta. That’s where you’ll be able to see dancers and floats as part of the annual parade.
The festivities will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Central Park located at 400 Merritts Ave, Atlanta, Ga. 30308.
2023 Atlanta Caribbean Carnival: Everything You Need To Know
There will be live music, food, arts and crafts and of course, a feast of the senses as it pertains to Caribbean heritage and culture. Musical artists from all over the world will be performing on the main state and more.
The Caribbean influence has been think in metro Atlanta and has exploded since the mid-1980s. Especially has the influx of Jamaicans been apparent in DeKalb County around Stone Mountain, Decatur, Lithonia and Snellville.
But the diaspora can be found in College Park, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Duluth, Austell, Riverdale, Loganville, Marietta, Jonesboro, Stockbridge, Fayetteville and Fairburn, to name a few.
Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
While it’s warm, take advantage of the outdoors. Don’t miss these awesome festivals.
The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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