GOIN’ SOUTH

Atlanta Streets Alive returns April 17 with new route

The first Atlanta Streets Alive (ASA) of 2016 is headed south for a nearly 5-mile trek on Sunday, April 17, from 2 to 6 p.m.

The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition will expand the West End route all the way to Grant Park via Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and Georgia Avenue. Neighborhoods include, from west to east: Westview, West End, Adair Park, Pittsburgh, Mechanicsville, Summerhill and Grant Park.

The streets will be closed to cars, so bring your bicycle, skateboard, rollerblades or just your feet and explore these southside neighborhoods. As usual, there will be food, entertainment, informational booths and more along the route.

Also happening during ASA will be the The Great Bicycle Parade organized by Chantelle Rytter – the creator of the Beltline Lantern Parade. The parade will begin at Zoo Atlanta in Grant Park and end at Westview. Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite animals and decorate their bikes. Line up will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Georgia and Cherokee avenues. Take a look at the map to see where the other ASA events are this year and visit atlantastreetsalive.com for more information.