Take MARTA to Labor Day Weekend 2023 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 31 – September 4
|
|
Aflac Kickoff Game
GA Tech vs Louisville at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
|
GWCC/CNN Center &
Vine City
|
Friday, September 1
Kickoff at 7:30 pm
|
Dragon Con Parade
|
Peachtree Center, Civic Center, and North Avenue Stations |
Saturday, September 2
|
|
Pure Heat Community Festival at Piedmont Park |
Midtown
|
Sunday, September 3
Noon- 8 pm
|
Rail Service
MARTA will provide additional rail service for the Aflac
Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, September 1 and the Dragon Con
Parade in Downtown Atlanta on Saturday, September 2, 2023.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
All rail lines operate on normal weekday schedules, with service beginning at approximately 5 a.m.
Additional trains will be placed into service before and after the Aflac Kickoff Game to accommodate crowds.
Friday, September 1, 2023
| RAIL LINE |
SERVICE FREQUENCY |
DESTINATIONS |
SCHEDULE |
|
Gold Line |
12/15/20 minutes |
Doraville to Airport |
View Schedule |
|
Red Line |
12/15/20 minutes |
N. Springs to Airport until 9 p.m. |
View Schedule |
|
Blue Line |
12/15/20 minutes |
Holmes to Indian Creek |
View Schedule |
|
Green Line |
12/15/20 minutes |
Bankhead to Edgewood-Candler Pk until 9 p.m. |
View Schedule |
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
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, September 2, 2023
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 9 p.m. |
View Schedule |
|
Blue Line |
12/20 minutes |
Holmes to Indian Creek |
View Schedule |
|
Green Line |
12/20 minutes |
Bankhead to King Memorial until 9 p.m. |
View Schedule |
SUNDAY - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3-4, 2023
All rail lines operate on normal Sunday schedules, with service beginning at approximately 6 a.m.
NOTE: Labor Day is Monday, September 4th. Trains follow Sunday schedules in observance of the holiday.
Sunday - Monday, September 3-4, 2023
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
Friday, September 1: Buses operate on Friday schedules.
Saturday, September 2: Buses operate on Saturday schedules.
Sunday, September 3: Buses operate on Sunday schedules.
Monday, September 4: Buses operate on Sunday Schedules in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
Bus Reroutes for Dragon Con Parade and Labor Day Weekend Events on Saturday, September 2, 2023
The following routes will be rerouted due to street closures: Routes #3 Martin Luther King Jr Dr/Auburn Ave, #40 Peachtree Street/Downtown, #94 Northside Drive, and #816 North Highland Avenue.
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.
How to 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
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Users
can purchase in-app tickets or load value to scan & pay at station fare
gates and on buses.
Learn
how to use the Breeze Mobile 2.0 app using our video reference guides.
How to Ride the Train
Parking
Free daily parking is available at 23 MARTA rail stations. 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.