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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

Friday - Monday,
August 28 – 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

Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K

Chamblee, Brookhaven, & Buckhead  

Monday, September 2
5K starts at 7 am
10K starts at 7:30 am  

Rail Service

MARTA will provide additional rail service for the Dragon Con Parade in Downtown ATL and the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

*Rail schedules for Labor Day weekend will be posted as they become available.

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, other and Labor Day Weekend Events
*Detours for the events will be posted as they become available.
 
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:

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$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.  

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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.


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