Alive in Roswell fills Canton Street Oct. 15

Canton Street closes to traffic the evening of Thursday, Oct. 15, as Alive in Roswell returns with live music, food trucks and more than 20 vendors.

The free festival runs from 5 to 9 p.m., stretching along Canton Street and into the Roswell Antiques and Interiors parking lot at Canton and Webb streets. The City of Roswell hosts the event every third Thursday from April through October.

Better Than the Beatles headlines the main stage at the Antiques and Interiors lot, according to the city's event listing. Local artists and nonprofit organizations will also set up booths there. A DJ performs at the Heart of Roswell Park. Sponsor Rock 'N' Taco provides the music programming at the Antiques and Interiors lot stage.

Vendors line Canton Street and Elizabeth Way, and shops along the route stay open for the evening. Food trucks park in the Rock 'N' Taco lot. From the Earth Brewing Company handles beverage service, selling Gate City Brewing craft beer, wine, sangria and water.

Face painters and balloon artists will be on site for kids.

Dogs are welcome on a leash.

Road closures and parking

Canton Street closes at 5 p.m. between Highway 9 and Norcross Street. Elizabeth Way and Webb Street close earlier, at 2 p.m., for setup. The Antiques and Interiors lot closes at 3:30 p.m.

Free parking is available at Roswell City Hall and the Cultural Arts Center, both served by a trolley running to the festival. Ride-hailing drop-off is at 37 Magnolia St.

The city allows open containers within the Historic District during the event, but outside alcohol is not permitted. All drinks must be in clear plastic containers, and attendees must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.

Residents can sign up for real-time event alerts, including weather updates and traffic changes, by texting ROSWELLEvent to 888777 through the ALERTRoswell system.

The festival began as a way to draw foot traffic to Canton Street and now features two full venue areas and corporate sponsors including Rock 'N' Taco, Phoenix Senior Living and WellStar Health System, Appen Media reported.