Lanta Gras Parade and Festival Returns to Kirkwood

Annual Mardi Gras celebration brings music, food, and community to Atlanta neighborhood

Mar. 3, 2026 at 6:15am

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The Lanta Gras Parade and Festival, a beloved annual event in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta, is set to return on February 28, 2026. The festival will feature live music, food trucks, a bar, and the signature Lanta Gras parade, all celebrating the community's love of music and Mardi Gras traditions.

Why it matters

The Lanta Gras event is a key part of the Kirkwood community, bringing together residents and supporting the Lanta Gras Music Program, which provides music scholarships and instruments for local students. The festival helps raise awareness and funding for this important initiative.

The details

The Lanta Gras Parade and Festival will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, running from 11am to 6pm. The music lineup includes performances by BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION and the Black Sheep Ensemble, with the parade rolling through the neighborhood at 1pm. Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy food trucks and a bar.

  • The Lanta Gras Parade and Festival will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • The festival will run from 11am to 6pm.
  • The parade will roll through the neighborhood at 1pm.

The players

Lanta Gras

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds community through music and hosts the annual Lanta Gras Parade and Festival in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta.

Jackson Cluster of the Atlanta Public Schools System

The school district that receives music scholarships and instrument donations from the Lanta Gras Music Program.

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What’s next

The Lanta Gras Parade and Festival is an annual event, so the next iteration is scheduled for February 28, 2026.

The takeaway

The Lanta Gras Parade and Festival is a beloved community event that celebrates music, Mardi Gras traditions, and the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta. By supporting the Lanta Gras Music Program, the festival helps provide music education and opportunities for local students.