Celebrating Atlanta’s Architecture at the Inman Park Parade 2025: A Creative Collaboration Between ADC and EQIA

For the first time in years, Atlanta’s design community took to the streets in a spirited show of unity and creativity during the Inman Park Parade 2025. This year, the Architecture and Design Center (ADC) secured a coveted spot in the parade and extended an open invitation to fellow design-focused non-profits across the city to join in.

Despite busy calendars and overlapping events, Equity in Architecture Atlanta (EQIA) answered the call. On May 26, 2025, members of ADC and EQIA walked side by side with community groups, celebrating the rich architectural heritage of Atlanta and promoting the essential work being done by non-profits across the design sector.

Preparing to walk in the parade

Spotlight on Sustainable Art & Iconic Atlanta Architecture

The ADC’s parade entry wasn’t just about visibility—it was a spectacle of creativity and sustainability. Parade-goers were delighted by two smaller-than-life, handmade cardboard costumes designed to resemble the Flatiron Building and the High Museum of Art, two of Atlanta’s most iconic structures.

These upcycled architectural costumes were created by Clementine Willowilde, a multidisciplinary artist and the ADC’s Communications Manager. Built entirely from repurposed cardboard and volunteer-donated build time, the costumes were engineered to be both eye-catching and durable—ready to survive a mile-long parade route, rain or shine.

On display were upcycled artworks in the form of cardboard costumes worn by members of the ADC

Why It Matters: Visibility for Atlanta’s Design Non-Profits

The presence of architecture-focused non-profits in a major public event like the Inman Park Parade highlights a growing movement in Atlanta’s urban design ecosystem—one that values public engagement, collaboration, and creative placemaking.

By showing up with bold, joyful visuals, the ADC and EQIA reminded Atlantans that architecture and design are not just behind-the-scenes professions—they are living, breathing forces that shape our daily experiences.

Members of ADC and EQIA giving out candy and informational flyers during the parade

Join the Movement

Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, a sustainability advocate, or someone passionate about creative community building, there are countless ways to get involved with organizations like ADC and EQIA Atlanta. Events like the Inman Park Parade demonstrate how powerful public participation and cross-organization collaboration can be in reshaping our cities.

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The ADC and EQIA walk in the 53rd Inman Park parade under the banner Atlanta Design Community