Dragon Con Parade: Where, when, route, spectator info, more

Dragon Con, the internationally known science fiction, fantasy, and gaming convention, returns to downtown Atlanta for Labor Day weekend, bringing with it some 60,000 pop culture fans.

If you’re not attending the festival but still want to enjoy some of the activities, the Dragon Con Parade Saturday morning offers a great opportunity to join in on the fun.

Dragon Con Parade 2021 (Nelson Hicks)

Dragon Con Parade 2021 Here are some more photos from the 2021 Dragon Con Parade. (Nelson Hicks)

Dragon Con Parade Here are some more photos from the 2021 Dragon Con Parade. (Nelson Hicks)

Dragon Con Parade 2021 Here are some more photos from the 2021 Dragon Con Parade. (Nelson Hicks)

Dragon Con Parade Here are some more photos from the 2021 Dragon Con Parade. (Nelson Hicks)

Dragon Con Parade 2021 Here are some more photos from the 2021 Dragon Con Parade. (Nelson Hicks)

The always popular Dragon Con Parade steps off on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10 am. The parade is once again free and open to the public.

The parade route remains the same as in past years. Beginning at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Linden Avenue, the parade will head south on Peachtree, east (left) on Andrew Young International Boulevard and north (left) on Peachtree Center Avenue. It will end on Peachtree Center Avenue between John Portman Boulevard and Baker Street, in front of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Look at that!

The streets of downtown Atlanta were packed with all kinds of characters on Saturday. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

That's because Dragon Con returned to town. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

The popular convention is hosted here in Atlanta every Labor Day weekend. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

Love the Big Chicken! (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

And one of the top events for everyone is the Dragon Con Parade. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

French Kiss! (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

Check out some of the top costumes at this year's parade. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

Here are some more photos from the 2019 Dragon Con Parade. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

The route is convenient to three MARTA stations – North Avenue, Civic Center, and Peachtree Center. Parking downtown is expected to be tight. Dragon Con encourages parade spectators to ride MARTA.

If you plan on attending, arrive early. Tens of thousands of fans typically line the parade route to check out all the action.

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The 2020 Dragon Con event was all virtual this Labor Day weekend, including the famous Dragon Con Parade.

Since there was no parade down Peachtree Street this year, here are some photos from the 2018 parade for you to enjoy.

Shaggy and Scooby were there. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

So you know the Mystery Machine wasn't far behind. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

Nor were a couple of monsters. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

Zoinks! (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

French KISS. Get it! (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

And what would the parade be without Mr. Six! (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

Gilligan's Island and crew were all part of the massive sci-fi convention that descends on Atlanta every Labor Day weekend. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

Saturday morning's parade is one of the biggest events of the convention. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

But it's far from the only event. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

Here are some more photos from the 2018 Dragon Con Parade. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

Dragon Con features Beetlejuice along with celebrity appearances, seminars, cosplay and much, much more. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

Check out Dragon Con on the web for more. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

Here are some more photos from the 2018 Dragon Con Parade. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

Here are some more photos from Dragon Con 2018. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

Here are some more photos from the 2018 Dragon Con Parade. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

It's not Michael Keaton (at least we think) but this Vulture cosplay was spotted at the 2018 Dragon Con Parade.

Thousands lined the streets of downtown Atlanta for the 2018 Dragon Con Parade. The convention started in Atlanta 32 years ago and is a Labor Day tradition.

Here are some more photos from Dragon Con 2018. (Photo by Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)

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