ATLANTA — MARTA is celebrating Atlanta Pride Month with a splash of color, unveiling four special buses designed by local artists to honor the LGBTQ+ community this coming Thursday.
The public transit authority invites the public to see the buses and vote for their favorite design, which will appear in the Atlanta Pride Parade on Oct. 13.
The event, taking place at the North Avenue MARTA Station Plaza on Thursday, Oct. 10, will kick off with a bus reveal at 4 p.m. Attendees will have the chance to view each design up close and meet the artists who brought the vision to life.
Event details:
- Location: North Avenue MARTA Station Plaza
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 10
- Time:
- Bus Reveal: 4 p.m.
- Plaza Party: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
After the unveiling, Midtown Alliance will host a Pride Plaza Party from 5 to 8 p.m. The celebration will continue with music and activities for all ages, providing a space for attendees to connect.
MARTA’s Artbound program, which focuses on bringing public art to the transit system, is behind this initiative. It aims to highlight local talent and celebrate the diverse communities it serves.