Inman Park Festival and Parade

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Each year it seems that the Inman Park Festival gets bigger and bigger. With artists, food vendors, and a tour of homes winding through the tree lined streets of the shady neighborhood that backs up to Little 5 Points, the festival draws thousands of people to check out all that it has to offer. For two days pedestrians ruled the streets; checking out artwork from some very talented local and regional artists.

The parade is also a big draw on Saturday. Hundreds of participants march down Edgewood Ave. as people line both sides of the street to cheer for their neighbors and friends. It is a must on the list of things to do during the Spring in Atlanta!

Whitney Hedgepeth (center) takes a photo of her fiance Ryan Carden and his sister Kristen LeGrand during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015. The two day festival featured artists, musicians, food, a tour of homes, the parade and activities for children.   JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Whitney Hedgepeth (center) takes a photo of her fiance Ryan Carden and his sister Kristen LeGrand during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015. The two day festival featured artists, musicians, food, a tour of homes, the parade and activities for children. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Ella Schuckenbrock looks at the fairy houses in the Stuff From Stuff booth during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Ella Schuckenbrock looks at the fairy houses in the Stuff From Stuff booth during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Michael Miller looks at the Aljie's Vintage Birdhouses booth during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Michael Miller looks at the Aljie’s Vintage Birdhouses booth during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Mary Beth Buchigani (right) and John Wilson check out Maria-Louise Coil's artwork during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Mary Beth Buchigani (right) and John Wilson check out Maria-Louise Coil’s artwork during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Brooks Bullock (right) is pushed around Pat McNeely's booth in a stroller by his father during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Brooks Bullock (right) is pushed around Pat McNeely’s booth in a stroller by his father during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Chas Crawford (center) carries his daughter Emma on his shoulders during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Chas Crawford (center) carries his daughter Emma on his shoulders during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Kat Harding (left) and Marc Corbett check out Jeff Riggan's artwork during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Kat Harding (left) and Marc Corbett check out Jeff Riggan’s artwork during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Tobin Wolkow (left), his mother Riva, father Darren and brother Jamon take a pit stop in front of Lisa Tantillo and Zack Callaghan's booth during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Tobin Wolkow (left), his mother Riva, father Darren and brother Jamon take a pit stop in front of Lisa Tantillo and Zack Callaghan’s booth during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Sunshine Allard (right) leads off the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Sunshine Allard (right) leads off the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Janet Patton (center) marches in the parade as a butterfly during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Janet Patton (center) marches in the parade as a butterfly during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Ronda Fox (center) tries to wake up her "sleeping" band mates during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Ronda Fox (center) tries to wake up her “sleeping” band mates during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Brenda Findley (right) plays her clarinet with the Seed & Feed Marching Abominable as she marches in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015. The two day festival featured artists, musicians, food, a tour of homes, the parade and activities for children.   JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Brenda Findley (right) plays her clarinet with the Seed & Feed Marching Abominable as she marches in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Brandon Ross (center) juggles as he marches in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Brandon Ross (center) juggles as he marches in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Dressed as a Wonder Woman box head, Anke Larkworthy marches in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Dressed as a Wonder Woman box head, Anke Larkworthy marches in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Kitty Quitmeyer (center) walks in the parade wearing a giant cardboard head during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Kitty Quitmeyer (center) walks in the parade wearing a giant cardboard head during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Gabe Simpson (right) works the head of a dragon as he marches in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Gabe Simpson (right) works the head of a dragon as he marches in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Bo Bradshaw (center) waves to the crowd as he drives a tractor in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Bo Bradshaw (center) waves to the crowd as he drives a tractor in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Raymond Carr (center) and Alexis Burton participate in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Raymond Carr (center) and Alexis Burton participate in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Alaina Clements (left) and her brother Atticus wave as the parade passes by during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Alaina Clements (left) and her brother Atticus wave as the parade passes by during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Mai Ching (right) and her husband Felipe take a selfie in front of the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Mai Ching (right) and her husband Felipe take a selfie in front of the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Congressman John Lewis blows kisses to the crowd as he rides in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Congressman John Lewis blows kisses to the crowd as he rides in the parade during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Dressed as gnomes, Daniel Haire (right) and Morgan Pelligrino walk down the parade route during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Dressed as gnomes, Daniel Haire (right) and Morgan Pelligrino walk down the parade route during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Dana Lee (center) leads the Bridesmaid Brigade down the parade route during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Dana Lee (center) leads the Bridesmaid Brigade down the parade route during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Logan Vaught runs down the parade route on spring stilts during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Logan Vaught runs down the parade route on spring stilts during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Dressed as Elvis, Dave Hartman carries beads down the parade route during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Dressed as Elvis, Dave Hartman carries beads down the parade route during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Lola Leesoleil (center) rides a float down the parade route during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Lola Leesoleil (center) rides a float down the parade route during the Inman Park Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, April 25, 2015.