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RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH EVENTS AT ATLANTIC STATION THIS JANUARY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/1/25

Celebrate 2025 in the 30363!


Start the new year in style at the Heart of Atlanta! Atlantic Station is the ultimate destination to ring in 2025 with an exciting calendar of events. From elite basketball matchups at Overtime Elite to gliding under the stars at Skate the Station, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Make it your New Year’s resolution to experience these unforgettable moments throughout January!

Explore a variety of culinary offerings open on New Year’s Day, from cozy cafes and casual spots to refined dining experiences. Whether you’re craving fresh sushi, juicy burgers, or delicious pizza, Atlantic Station’s diverse restaurants promise something for everyone. Be sure to check out Bowlero, open 12 p.m. to 12 a.m., or Regal Cinemas open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and enjoy fun for the whole family!

Atlantic Station’s January Calendar of Events includes:

Throughout January: OVERTIME ELITE GAMES
Located at OTE Arena | Times Vary
Experience thrilling basketball matchups amongst the nation’s top amateur players at Overtime Elite. Launched in 2021, OTE is an alternative option for young players aspiring to make it to the NBA, offering star athletes state-of-the-art training facilities, personalized education, media training and more. Throughout the season, experience exciting activities, including special performances, celebrity guests, surprise giveaways and more! See below for the January schedule and purchase tickets here.
Saturday, Jan. 4 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 
Sunday, Jan. 5 at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. 
Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 11 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 4: MOMOCON COSPLAYERS ON ICE
Located at District Avenue | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Bring out your best holiday outfits and amazing cosplay to join hundreds of other costumers for a fun day of ice skating! Please leave large props at home, as this is a very public event. General Admission tickets ($17) must be purchased online in advance. Visit here for more information.

Through Monday, Jan. 20: SKATE THE STATION
Located at District Avenue | Times Vary
Skate under the stars at Atlanta’s largest outdoor ice-skating rink with the return of Skate the Station. Featuring Musical Night on Jan. 7 and Great Gatsby Night on Jan. 14, Skate the Station promises a joyful time for all. General Admission tickets ($17) and Season Passes ($90) must be purchased online in advance. Visit here to learn more. 

Starting Wednesday, Jan. 29: LUNAR NEW YEAR LANTERN SHOW
Located on Atlantic Green | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Atlantic Station! Visit Atlantic Green to see a spectacular display of Lunar New Year décor and traditions, from a “fire” breathing red dragon to a mesmerizing lantern show running at the top of the hour each night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

And this coming February, join Atlantic Station for the Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, Feb. 1, with more details to come!

CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON IN THE HEART OF ATLANTA LATE JAN – FEB 12

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/30/24

Annual Lunar New Year Programming & Festival to Feature Lantern Shows, Music,
Festive Décor and Family-Friendly Activities

 Atlantic Station honors Chinese New Year and its cultural traditions with a colorful Year of the Dragon celebration. Beginning in late January, visit the 30363 to experience Lunar New Year-themed décor and an energetic nightly lantern show leading up to the joyful Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10 from noon to 4 p.m.

“The Lunar New Year Festival allows us to honor and celebrate Atlanta’s richly diverse community while fostering an understanding of the holiday’s traditions and rituals,” said Starr Cumming, Southeast Retail Director of Hines. “Each year, the 30363 hosts more than 300 activations and signature events, such as the Lunar New Year Festival, bringing together not only Atlantic Station residents, tenants and employees but the entire city of Atlanta.”

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is traced back to approximately 3,500 years ago and is one of the most significant festivals in Chinese and East Asian cultures to celebrate the start of a new year. The years are marked in cycles of 12, with each year represented by a rotation of animals based on the tale of a “Great Race” of animals by the Jade Emperor. This year, Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, Feb. 10, making it the Year of the Dragon, symbolizing power, success, honor and luck.  
 
Beginning late January and running through Monday, Feb. 12, experience an enchanting display of lights, music and visuals at the top of every hour from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Atlantic Green. The nightly show features a beautifully designed, 90-foot-long dragon with over 25,000 lights, known as a Chinese symbol of good fortune, emerging from a cloud of fog near Atlantic Green and over 400 red lanterns illuminating the area for a special lantern show to honor the spiritual tradition that celebrates the reunion of loved ones.
 
Then, on Saturday, Feb. 10, the community is invited to join Atlantic Station on the Atlantic Green for the annual Lunar New Year Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Kick off the festivities with a captivating Lion Dance from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a mesmerizing Kung Fu/Tai Chi performance from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Lion Dance is a meaningful ritual and art form in Chinese tradition believed to bring good luck and fortune in the new year and drive away evil spirits. Stick around to make symbolic crafts and even sit with a numerologist who will use your birthdate to study energetic influences and offer insight and predictions on your life.

STONE MOUTNAIN PARK HOSTS LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2024

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/21/24

Featuring spectacular Drone and Light Show


Stone Mountain Park’s second annual Lunar New Year Festival will celebrate the Year of the Dragon. This Asian-inspired festival pays tribute to the culture and New Year traditions of Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other countries that follow the lunar calendar. It features a special Lunar New Year Drone and Light Show, a NEW lighted parade, cultural craft activities, live entertainment, and other cultural elements. The festival will occur February 10 – 11, 17 – 19, and 24 – 25.


Held in the Crossroads area and on the Memorial Lawn, visitors will experience traditional dance, cultural music, educational craft activations, dragon and lion dance teams, signature foods, beautiful décor, and much more.

The event showcases cultural and educational activities for families to experience together. Learn calligraphy, yo-yo demonstrations, knot tying, and more from certified instructors from the Chinese Cultural School of Atlanta. Pose for pictures with ambassadors dressed in cultural dress and stationary backdrops throughout the event. Visit the Lighted Reflection Walk-Way to offer well wishes and prayers for a prosperous new year.


End each evening with a festive Drone Show featuring over 250 color-changing drones creating amazing aerial formations synced to music, then watch the massive Lunar New Year Light Show projecting images on the mountain along with immersive lights and special effects, followed by a fireworks finale.

For tickets and information, please visit www.stonemountainpark.com