Thousands turned out for Sunday’s first Atlanta Streets Alive event of the year on a brand new route — West End to Grant Park. There was great weather for the nearly five miles of open roads and activities. Our contributing photo Asep Mawardi took in some of the sights and sounds.

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Collin Kelley is the executive editor of Atlanta Intown, Georgia Voice, and the Rough Draft newsletter. He has been a journalist for nearly four decades and is also an award-winning poet and novelist.