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LATINO FAMILY FESTIVAL AND LIGHT SHOW RETURNS TO STONE MOUNTAIN PARK THIS MAY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/10/24

Featuring Live International Talent and Drone and Light Show

The second annual Latino Family Festival celebrating Latino culture and heritage, is set to take place the first three weekends in May at Stone Mountain Park, Georgia’s No. 1 most visited attraction. The festival is a vibrant and lively celebration of Latino music, dance, and culture, featuring a wide variety of live international talent including dancers, musicians, a marching band, all-new festive parade, and a massive drone and light show.

The festival will feature live music including headliners:

Los Cadetes de Linares – May 5

La Sonora Dinamita – May 12

Triny, La Leyend – May 19

Guests will have the opportunity to see traditional dances and entertainment from different regions of Latin America including Aztec dancers, Colombian ballet, Mexican ballet, Flamenco dancers, Mariachi band, Pleneros, Mexican band, Charro, stilt walkers, and a Panamanian marching band. The festival will also include interactive storytelling sessions where guests can learn the significance of Latino traditions and folklore.

One of the highlights of the festival will be the drone and light show. End each evening with a festive drone show featuring over 250 color-changing drones creating spectacular aerial formations in the sky while synced to music. Then watch the specially programmed massive Latino Festival Light Show projecting on the largest screen in the world, Stone Mountain, along with immersive lighting, overhead lasers, and special effects, followed by a fireworks finale.

The Latino Family Festival and Light Show will occur on Saturdays and Sundays May 4 – 19. Additional festival information and tickets are available here. 

ALL-NEW DINO FEST COMING TO STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/13/24

Unleash the Roar: Dino Fest Brings Dinosaurs to Life in Spectacular Fashion 

All-New Festival March 16 – April 28

Prepare for a prehistoric extravaganza as Stone Mountain Park announces its inaugural Dino Fest event dedicated to all things dinosaurs. This unique festival promises a roaring good time for guests of all ages, with a lineup of dino-mite entertainment that will transport visitors back in time to the age of the dinosaurs.

Key Highlights of Dino Fest Include:

Lighted Dino Parade: The streets of Crossroads will come alive with the glow of a mesmerizing lighted parade featuring larger-than-life dino-themed floats. Watch as these magnificent creatures parade through the heart of the attractions area, capturing the imagination of onlookers and setting the stage for an unforgettable experience.

Dinosaur-Themed Drone & Light Show: Look to the skies as Dino Fest introduces a special Drone Show that will showcase 250 color-changing drones creating intricate formations and animations featuring favorite dinosaurs. The night sky will transform into a canvas of prehistoric wonders, creating a mesmerizing display. Then watch the mountain become the backdrop for the amazing Light Show featuring state-of-the-art projection, immersive overhead lasers, epic surround sound, and ever-popular fireworks.

Jurassic Bark Dog Show: The Puppy Pals, as seen on America’s Got Talent, will entertain guests in a fun action-packed show where rescue dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Guests won’t want to miss what these pups have in store in this fun dinosaur-themed show.

Dino Fest aims to blend entertainment, education, and excitement, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for families, dinosaur enthusiasts, and anyone looking to embark on a journey through time.

For more information on Dino Fest and to purchase tickets please click here

Stone Mountain Park’s Dino Fest will be open on Saturdays and Sundays March 16 – April 28, and open daily April 1 – 5. For additional attraction dates and times please view the calendar at stonemountainpark.com/calendar