Getting to the Sparkle Parade - by Car / Shuttle / Rideshare

Ride Share 

The Ride Share drop-off is located on Johnson Ferry Rd: 215 Johnson Ferry Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (Google Maps)

Parking & Shuttle Service 

Due to anticipated heavy traffic and road closures, you should plan to use the FREE SHUTTLE that will run between Lake Forest Elementary School and Sparkle Sandy Springs throughout the event. Parking at Lake Forest Elementary is FREE and the shuttle will run Sunday 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

For the smoothest drive to Sparkle Sandy Springs, enter the Parking Lot address into your GPS. Addresses are listed below. 

Lake Forest Elementary School (Shuttle Pick-up)

• 5920 Sandy Springs Circle (Google Maps) 
• Shuttle pick up / drop off 
• Portable restrooms nearby

City Springs Underground Deck ($10) 

• East Entrance: 1 Galambos Way (Google Maps) 
• West Entrance: 6300 Blue Stone Rd (Google Maps)
• $10 to park
• The entrance/exit will be closed during the parade. Learn more about closure times. 
• ADA Parking & elevators available 
• Additional Parking Deck Information 

Chase Bank

• 6180 Roswell Rd (Google Maps) 
• Short walk to Sparkle (5 minutes, 0.1 mile) 
  • Sidewalk on entire walking route  
  • Walk west on Mount Vernon Hwy, Cross at lighted crosswalk on Mount Vernon Hwy / Galambos Way

Sandy Springs Library

• 395 Mount Vernon Hwy (Google Maps) 
• Short walk to Sparkle (10 minutes, 0.4 miles)
• Walking directions
  • Google Maps may not provide best walking route, please use GIS Map       
  • Walk west along sidewalk on either Mount Vernon Hwy or Johnson Ferry Rd 
  • At intersection of Mount Vernon Hwy / Johnson Ferry Rd, cross street to remain on sidewalk path 
  • You can enjoy a stroll past the newly-opened Veterans Park 

Truist Bank 

• 6240 Roswell Rd (Google Maps) 
• Short walk to Sparkle (5 minutes, 0.3 miles)
  • Sidewalk or crosswalk on entire walking route 
• Walking directions
  • Google Maps may not provide best walking route, please use GIS Map     
  • Walk south on Roswell Rd, use crosswalk to cross Johnson Ferry Rd 
  • To access pedestrian-only path to Sparkle, walk between fountains & Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

Mr. Tire

• 6258 Roswell Rd (Google Maps) 
• Short walk to Sparkle (5 minutes, 0.3 miles)
  • Sidewalk or crosswalk on entire walking route 
• Walking directions
  • Google Maps may not provide best walking route, please use GIS Map   
  • Walk south on Roswell Rd, use crosswalk to cross Johnson Ferry Rd 
  • To access pedestrian-only path to Sparkle, walk between fountains & Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

Sandy Springs Commerce Building 

• 333 Sandy Springs Circle (Google Maps) 
• Short walk to Sparkle (10 minutes, 0.5 miles)
  •  Sidewalk or crosswalk on entire walking route 
• Walking directions
  • Google Maps may not provide best walking route, please use GIS Map   
  • Walk east along Sandy Springs Circle, then south on Roswell Rd 
  • To access pedestrian-only path to Sparkle, walk between fountains & Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

Ameris Bank

• 225 Sandy Springs Circle (Google Maps) 
• Short walk to Sparkle (5 minutes, 0.3 miles) 
  • Sidewalk on entire walking route 
• Walking Directions 
  • Walk east on Johnson Ferry Rd
  • Turn right, walk south on Blue Stone Rd

ADA Parking 

City Springs South Parking Lot 

• 182 Hilderbrand Dr NE
• Shuttle pick up / drop off location 
• Portable restrooms nearby

City Springs Underground Deck ($10) 

• East Entrance: 1 Galambos Way (Google Maps) 
• West Entrance: 6300 Blue Stone Rd (Google Maps)
• $10 to park
• The entrance/exit will be closed during the parade. Learn more about closure times. 
• Limited ADA Parking & elevators are available 
• Additional Parking Deck Information