Sparkle Sandy Springs
Visitors can watch an illuminated nighttime parade featuring floats, marching bands, and dancers, concluding with a tree and menorah lighting ceremony. Throughout the celebration, guests can view larger-than-life inflatables, listen to live carolers, and enjoy ice skating set to holiday music. Sparkle Village also showcases decorated miniature houses alongside a market filled with festive treats, gifts, and local artwork.
What to Expect
Holiday celebration featuring an illuminated nighttime parade, market, and tree lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Springs District
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Sandy Springs
Food & Drink
The Food and Gift Market offers festive treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-event fans
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free to attend. Food trucks, gift market items, and refreshments will be available for purchase.
- Parking: A free shuttle runs between Lake Forest Elementary School and Sparkle Sandy Springs during the event. ADA parking is available in the South Lot and the City Springs Parking Deck.
- Accessibility: Designated ADA parking lots connect directly to parade viewing areas, and all restroom locations feature ADA-accessible stalls.
- Pets: Pets should be left at home; service animals are permitted.
Tips & Advice
- Park free at Lake Forest Elementary School and take the free shuttle, because heavy traffic and road closures are expected around the City Springs District.
- Bring blankets or lawn chairs for the parade viewing areas, but leave tents and outside tables at home and keep your chairs off City Green.
- Leave the drone and the dog at home, because drones are not allowed and only service animals are permitted at the event.
- Get there before the parade to skate at Skate City Springs, where you can ice skate to live holiday music before the parade starts.
- Check the Sandy Springs Government Facebook page if the weather turns bad, because weather updates for the event are posted on social media.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I park?
Park free at Lake Forest Elementary School and take the free shuttle to Sparkle, since heavy traffic and road closures are expected. ADA parking is in the South Lot and the City Springs Parking Deck. There's also a rideshare drop-off at 215 Johnson Ferry Road.
Can I bring chairs or a blanket?
Yes, blankets and lawn chairs are fine in the parade viewing areas. Keep them off City Green, where the skating rink is. Tents of any kind aren't allowed. Don't bring outside tables or move the bistro tables and chairs on the plaza.
Can I bring my dog?
Please leave pets at home, for the safety of pets and people. Service animals are allowed.
Where are the restrooms?
There are restrooms and portable restrooms all around Sparkle and along the parade route, plus portables near the Lake Forest Elementary shuttle stop. Every location has ADA-accessible stalls.
Is there food?
Yes. Food trucks and refreshments are for sale. The Food and Gift Market in Sparkle Village has festive treats, local artwork and holiday gifts.
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