Take MARTA to Labor Day Weekend 2025 Events
Atlanta is hosting several large events over Labor Day weekend including Dragon Con, the Aflac Kickoff Games, The Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K race, 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,
Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025
|
| Dragon Con Parade |
Peachtree Center, Civic Center, & North Avenue |
Saturday, August 30
Parade starts at 10 am
|
Aflac Kickoff Game
Syracuse vs. Tennessee
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
|
GWCC/CNN Center &
Vine City
|
Saturday, August 30
Kickoff at 12 pm
|
| ATL Hip Hop Day Festival at Old Fourth Ward Skatepark |
North Avenue
+ Bus Route 899
|
Saturday, August 30 &
Sunday, August 31
11 am – 8 pm
|
Aflac Kickoff Game
Virginia
Tech vs. South Carolina
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
GWCC/CNN Center & Vine City |
Sunday, August 31
Kickoff at 3 pm
|
| Atlanta Black Pride Pure Heat Festival at Piedmont Park |
Arts Center & Midtown |
Sunday, August 31
12 pm – 8 pm
|
Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K |
Chamblee, Brookhaven, & Buckhead
|
Monday, September 1
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 ATL and the first Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz
Stadium on Saturday, August 30, 2025, and the second Aflac Kickoff Game at
Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Saturday, August 30, 2025
All rail lines operate on special Saturday schedules, with service
beginning at approximately 5 a.m., and trains operating on 12-minute
frequencies before 4 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), 15-20 minutes schedules thereafter.
RAIL LINE |
SERVICE FREQUENCY |
DESTINATIONS |
SCHEDULE |
| Gold Line |
12-20 minutes |
Doraville to Airport |
View Schedule |
| Red Line |
12-20 minutes |
N. Springs to Airport
until the end of service |
View Schedule |
| Blue Line |
12-20 minutes |
Holmes to Indian Creek |
View Schedule |
| Green Line |
12-20 minutes |
Bankhead to Candler Park until 9 p.m. |
View Schedule |
Sunday, August 31, 2025
RAIL LINE |
SERVICE FREQUENCY |
DESTINATIONS |
SCHEDULE |
| Gold Line |
15-20 minutes |
Doraville to Airport |
View Schedule |
| Red Line |
15-20 minutes |
N. Springs to Airport
until the end of service |
View Schedule |
| Blue Line |
15-20 minutes |
Holmes to Indian Creek |
View Schedule |
| Green Line |
15-20 minutes |
Bankhead to King Memorial until 9 p.m. |
View Schedule |
Monday,
September 1,2025
All rail lines operate on Saturday
schedules, with service beginning at approximately 6 a.m.
NOTE: Labor Day is Monday,
September 1st. Trains follow Saturday schedules in observance of the holiday.
| RAIL LINE |
SERVICE FREQUENCY |
DESTINATIONS |
SCHEDULE |
| Gold Line |
15-20 minutes |
Doraville to Airport |
View Schedule |
| Red Line |
15-20 minutes |
N.Springs to Airport until
the end of service |
View Schedule |
| Blue Line |
15-20 minutes |
Holmes to Indian Creek |
View Schedule |
| Green Line |
15-20 minutes |
Bankhead to King Memorial
until 9pm |
View Schedule |
Bus Service
Saturday, August 30: Buses operate on Saturday schedules.
Sunday, August 31: Buses operate on Sunday schedules.
Monday, September 1: Buses operate on Saturday Schedules in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
Bus Reroutes for Dragon Con Parade, Aflac Kickoff Game, and other 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:
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
MAKING MULTIPLE TRIPS? SAVE WITH A PASS.
MARTA Passes may be your cheapest option if you plan on riding multiple times in one day or over the course of a pre-determined number of days. These passes provide unlimited rides during your consecutive day travel, beginning with the first day of use. Days end at 12 midnight.
| 1 Day Pass |
2 Day Pass |
3 Day Pass |
4 Day Pass |
| $9.00 |
$14.00 |
$16.00 |
$19.00 |
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.
Each rider must have their own ticket and device.
How to Ride the Train
Parking– Best Rates in Town!
FREE daily parking is available at 23 MARTA rail stations. Plus, overnight or long-term parking is available at 9 stations for only $5 to $8 per day – the most affordable rates in the city!
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.