Cobb Releases Road Closures, Other Details For World Series Parade

COBB COUNTY, GA — As fans across metro Atlanta and Georgia make plans to party with the Braves to celebrate the World Series win, Cobb County officials are preparing for the huge influx of people gathering at Truist Park and throughout the county.

Fans headed to the Cumberland area to participate in Friday's parade are being advised to arrive early and anticipate heavy traffic in the area throughout the day. The parade starts at noon in the city of Atlanta, stop for travel and begin again in Cobb County at 2 p.m. at the corner of Riverwood and Cobb parkways, and proceed to Cobb Parkway at Battery Avenue.

There will also be a post-parade concert featuring Ludacris and Big Boi at Truist Park, scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

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County officials offered the following advice for those planning to join the celebration:

• Fans who reserves tickets to the celebration inside Truist Park should purchase parking at the time they secure their tickets, and proceed directly to the stadium. Braves parking lots will open at 9 a.m. and require a purchased ticket.
• Anyone coming to watch the parade procession should plan on heavy traffic and avoid Cobb Parkway. People are advised to carpool, use a ride service and use a traffic app like Waze to get into the area.
• Road closures along and near the parade route will start as early as 10 a.m.
• Most of the parking along the parade route is privately owned, so fans should make sure they find a lot that is available for celebration parking.
  • Cumberland Mall officials said parking in the mall parking lot is acceptable for the parade. Parking at other private businesses along Cobb Parkway is still to be determined, Cobb County spokesperson Ross Cavitt said.
• Anyone who watches the procession south of Interstate 285 and wants to walk toward Battery Atlanta should NOT attempt to cross under the interstate along Cobb Parkway. They should instead use the pedestrian bridge accessible from the Galleria parking lot.
• To ensure the safety of all guests, The Battery Atlanta will have limited capacity during the celebration. Access for non-ticket holders will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Here's a map of road closures in the area. Cumberland Boulevard will be the primary detour route for much of the day.