MARTA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2026

LET MARTA DRIVE YOU TO ATLANTA PRIDE 2026
Ride MARTA to the Pride Bus Reveal and Pride Parade

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is celebrating Atlanta Pride by recognizing the LGBTQ+ community across Atlanta and within MARTA. Whether you are attending MARTA’s bus reveal event or this Sunday’s parade, MARTA encourages everyone to skip the traffic and Let MARTA Drive.

MARTA PRIDE BUS REVEAL

Kick off Atlanta Pride Weekend with MARTA’s interactive Pride Bus Viewing and Announcement Event. MARTA has partnered with local artists to create custom artistic bus wraps, and the community was invited to vote on their favorite design.

• Date & Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Location: North Avenue MARTA Station Plaza
• Event Highlights:

MARTA UNVEILS OFFICIAL PRIDE MERCHANDISE

Show your Pride spirit with MARTA’s exclusive Pride capsule collection. The collection features MARTA Pride graphics, #RideWithPride branding, and original visuals from local artists. 

The collection is now available for purchase online at itsmartamerch.com.

LET MARTA DRIVE TO THE ATLANTA PRIDE PARADE 

MARTA is the safest, most efficient way to travel to the Atlanta Pride Parade on Sunday.

• Parade Date & Time: Sunday, October 11, 2026
• Nearest Rail Station:Civic Center Station provides direct, convenient access to the parade route.
• MARTA Pride Bus: Look out for MARTA’s winning custom-wrapped Pride bus as it marches in the parade alongside MARTA employee volunteers.

• Access the trip planner to find real-time bus and rail arrival and trip cancellation information.
• Follow @MARTAservice on X, for real-time service alerts. 
• Download the new MARTA app to plan your trip
• Check rail station parking availability.
• Due to construction, Five Points Station may be accessed on Forsyth and Peachtree Streets only. Restrooms and customer services at Five Points are temporarily closed.

As it does for all large events, MARTA will have extra staff and safety measures in place throughout the weekend.

• Crowd metering at high-ridership stations with barricades and signs reminding customers to keep distance and board escalators one at a time.
• Station staff and MARTA police at high ridership locations to help manage crowds.
• Escalator and elevator teams from MARTA and Schindler at stations and in the Emergency Operations Center, ready to respond if needed.
• EMS personnel at key stations to provide immediate medical support.

• Stand clear of train doors and allow riders to exit before boarding.
• Board escalators one at a time and hold the handrail.
• Keep bags, strollers, and costumes clear of train doors.
• Follow staff instructions and be patient during high ridership events.
• Respect fellow riders by practicing Ride with Respect so everyone can enjoy the weekend safely.

• Website
• Social Media – @MARTAservice and @MARTAtransit
• Riders can use the MARTA app or call 404-848-4911 to report problems or suspicious behavior. 
  

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