Under a canopy of flowering trees dusted with spring pollen, Atlanta’s alternative heartbeat thumped loudly last Saturday as the annual Little 5 Points Fest took over Seminole Avenue. 

On March 29, the historic neighborhood transformed into a vibrant showcase of everything that makes Little 5 Points—affectionately known as L5P—the city’s countercultural center. The significance of this celebration is heightened by the rich history of the neighborhood itself. In the early 1920s, L5P emerged as one of Atlanta’s first commercial districts outside of downtown, quickly becoming home to movie theaters, groceries, and restaurants.