Take MARTA to Labor Day Weekend 2024 Events
Atlanta is hosting several large events over Labor Day weekend including Dragon Con, Atlanta Black Pride, the Aflac Kickoff Game and more!
Taking MARTA is the safest, easiest way to get around and avoid holiday traffic.
Take MARTA to the following Labor Day events:
|
EVENT |
NEARBY STATION |
EVENT DATE |
|
Dragon Con |
Peachtree Center
|
Thursday - Monday,
August 29 – September 2
|
|
Aflac Kickoff Game
Clemson vs. Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
|
GWCC/CNN Center &
Vine City
|
Saturday, August 31
Kickoff at 12 pm
|
Dragon Con Parade
|
Peachtree Center, Civic Center, and North Avenue |
Saturday, August 31
Parade starts at 10 am
|
| GA Tech vs. GA State at Bobby Dodd Stadium | North Avenue | Saturday, August 31
Kickoff at 8 pm
|
| ATL Hip Hop Day Festival at Old Fourth Ward Skatepark | Inman Park/Reynoldstown | Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1,
11 am - 8 pm
|
| Pure Heat Community Festival at Piedmont Park | Midtown | Sunday, September 1
12 pm - 8 pm
|
|
Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K |
Chamblee, Brookhaven, & Buckhead
|
Monday, September 2
5K starts at 7 am
10K starts at 7:30 am
|
More Labor Day Weekend Events
Visit discoveratlanta.com to find more holiday weekend events.
Rail Service
MARTA will provide additional rail service for the Dragon Con Parade in Downtown Atlanta and the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024
All rail lines operate on special Saturday schedules, with service beginning at approximately 5 a.m., and trains operating on 12-minute frequencies until 3 p.m. (6-minute frequencies on the North/South line between Airport and Lindbergh Center & on the East/West line between Ashby and King Memorial).
Saturday, August 31, 2024
|
RAIL LINE
|
SERVICE FREQUENCY
|
DESTINATIONS
|
SCHEDULE
|
| Gold Line |
12/20 minutes
|
Doraville to Airport
|
View Schedule
|
| Red Line |
12/20 minutes
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N. Springs to Airport until 9 p.m.
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View Schedule
|
| Blue Line |
12/20 minutes
|
Holmes to Indian Creek
|
View Schedule
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| Green Line |
12/20 minutes
|
Bankhead to Edgewood / Candler Park until 9 p.m.
|
View Schedule
|
SUNDAY - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1-2, 2024
All rail lines operate on normal Sunday schedules, with service beginning at approximately 6 a.m.
NOTE: Labor Day is Monday, September 2nd. Trains follow Sunday schedules in observance of the holiday.
|
RAIL LINE
|
SERVICE FREQUENCY
|
DESTINATIONS
|
SCHEDULE
|
| Gold Line |
20 minutes
|
Doraville to Airport
|
View Schedule
|
| Red Line |
20 minutes
|
N. Springs to Airport until 9 p.m.
|
View Schedule |
| Blue Line |
20 minutes
|
Holmes to Indian Creek
|
View Schedule
|
| Green Line |
20 minutes
|
Bankhead to King Memorial until 9 p.m.
|
View Schedule |
Bus Service
Saturday, August 31: Buses operate on Saturday schedules.
Sunday, September 1: Buses operate on Sunday schedules.
Monday, September 2: Buses operate on Sunday Schedules in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
Bus Reroutes for Dragon Con Parade, Aflac Kickoff Game, and other Labor Day Weekend Events
Several routes will be detoured for the weekend's events. Click
here for bus reroutes.
Streetcar Service
Atlanta Streetcar will run from 8:15 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Follow @MARTASERVICE on Twitter for service updates and announcements. Download MARTA’s On the Go app for real-time service alerts.
Purchase Fare:
itsmarta.com/how-to-guide.aspx
$1.00 for the Breeze Ticket or $2.00 for reloadable Breeze Card, plus:
$2.50 for one-way
$5.00 for round trip
Already
have a Breeze Card?
Check
the expiration date and fare balance before the weekend festivities.
No sharing fares. One Breeze card per rider.
https://www.itsmarta.com/breeze-mobile.aspx
Download
the Breeze Mobile 2.0 app and create an account to purchase fare on your phone.
Users
can purchase in-app tickets or load value to scan & pay at station fare
gates and on buses.
How to Ride the Train
Parking
Free daily parking is available at 23 MARTA rail stations. Keep in mind that end-of-line stations fill up quickly, and some stations have reduced parking availability due to the Parking Lot Repaving Program. Visit the
MARTA's Parking Availability & Fees website for detailed information.
Safety
Be mindful of Dragon Con costumes when boarding trains. Please do not block the train doors from closing.
Uniformed MARTA police officers and Transit Ambassadors will be available if you need assistance.
Download MARTA’s See & Say 2.0 app to report suspicious activity. You may also call MPD at 404-848-4911, or text 877-371-8477 for assistance.