This weekend, a portion of a major street in Georgia’s largest city will be transformed into a pedestrian oasis. Atlanta Streets Alive is happening again and if you don’t know, it’s free.
This free, family-friendly event transforms Peachtree Street into a car-free zone for walking, biking, and playing. Enjoy live music, street performances, and community activities that promote active transportation.
Where Is Atlanta Streets Alive This Weekend?
Atlanta Streets Alive will be on Peachtree Street (between 15th Street and Alabama Street) on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Atlanta Streets Alive: What to Bring
To make the most of your Atlanta Streets Alive experience, here’s a concise list of recommended items to bring, based on the event’s nature as a car-free, outdoor, community-focused activity:
- Comfortable shoes or gear: Bring sneakers for walking, a bicycle, skates, or a scooter for exploring the route. Electric bikes/scooters are allowed but keep speeds safe. Bike repair stations are available, but a basic repair kit (tire pump, patch kit) is handy.
- Water bottle: Stay hydrated during the event, especially in Atlanta’s warm weather. Refill stations may be available at activity hubs.
- Sun protection: Sunscreen, hats, or sunglasses for daytime events, as it’s a rain-or-shine outdoor event.
Atlanta Streets Alive: A History
Atlanta Streets Alive is an open streets initiative that temporarily closes city streets to cars, creating car-free spaces for people to walk, bike, skate, and engage in community activities.
It promotes active transportation, community engagement, local businesses, and sustainable urban living, inspired by global open streets movements like Bogotá’s Ciclovía. The program is presented by the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) with support from Propel ATL and the Atlanta community.
It began in May 2010, organized by the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition (now part of Propel ATL), with the first event closing 1.5 miles of streets in Downtown Atlanta for recreational use.
Final Word
In addition to Streets Alive, Atlanta is alive in other ways this weekend. The city is also home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Opera, offering world-class performances for music lovers.Atlanta has a lot of cool things to do and places to eat, including some of the top soul food joints and remarkable Thai food spots.
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