PHOTOS: AIDS Walk Atlanta returns to Piedmont Park

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PHOTOS: AIDS Walk Atlanta returns to Piedmont Park

Last year's event was canceled due to the COVID pandemic, and this year marks the 30th time for the fundraising walk, including a 5K and free concert.

Walkers head up 10th Street at the start of the AIDS Walk Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

People finish the AIDS Walk Atlanta and head back into Piedmont Park for the live entertainment on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Volunteers hand out water to the runners as they cross the finish line during the AIDS Walk Atlanta in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The annual event included a 5K run and walk plus a free concert. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Participants of AIDS Walk Atlanta wait for the entertainment to start in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Runners head up 10th Street as they head to the finish line during the 30th AIDS Walk Atlanta in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The event was canceled last year due to the pandemic. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Volunteers cheer on the runners as they cross the finish line during the AIDS Walk Atlanta in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The annual event included a 5K run and walk plus a free concert. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

People look over the historical banners during the annual AIDS Walk Atlanta in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The event was canceled last year because of the COVID pandemic. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Participants of AIDS Walk Atlanta wait for the entertainment to start in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Sevyn Streeter and Ludacris performed after the 5K run and walk. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Singer Sevyn Streeter performs after the 5K run and walk at the annual AIDS Walk Atlanta in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Singer Sevyn Streeter performs after the 5K run and walk at the annual AIDS Walk Atlanta in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

People walk around Piedmont Park during the 30th AIDS Walk Atlanta in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The annual event included a 5K run and walk plus a free concert. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Walkers head up 10th Street at the start of the annual AIDS Walk Atlanta in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Last year's event was canceled due to the COVID pandemic, and this year's return marked the 30th time for the fundraising walk. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Walkers head up 10th Street at the start of the AIDS Walk Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Last year's event was canceled due to the COVID pandemic, and this year's return marked the 30th time for the fundraising walk. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Walkers head up 10th Street at the start of the AIDS Walk Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The annual event included a 5K run and walk plus a free concert at Piedmont Park. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams (center) helps lead the start of AIDS Walk Atlanta in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

AIDS Healthcare Foundation Southern bureau chief Michael Kahane talks to the crowd during AIDS Walk Atlanta in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The annual event is presented by AHF Pharmacy and benefits several metro nonprofits. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Ally (left) and Sid Edeline (AKA Nurse Holly) wait for the start of the annual AIDS Walk Atlanta in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The annual event included a 5K run and walk plus a free concert. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Gabriel Edwards and Emily Sigurdarodhir pose for a photograph while they wait for the start of AIDS Walk Atlanta in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The annual event included a 5K run and walk plus a free concert. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Walkers head up 10th Street at the start of the AIDS Walk Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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