Seasonal & Holidays
Children's Christmas Parade Marches Down Peachtree Saturday
The Children's Christmas Parade marches down Peachtree Sat., Dec. 3. Expect holiday floats, marching bands playing carols, Santa and more.
On Saturday, Dec. 3, Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta will be filled with the sights and sounds of the season. It's the annual Children's Healthcare Christmas Parade, and it signals the official beginning of the holiday season in Atlanta. Similar to the popular Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC, there are floats, marching bands, Santa Claus, and a few surprises unique to Atlanta, like the Box Heroes and the 501st Stormtroopers dressed in holiday finery. For more tips on navigating the parade, as well as some special experiences you can add on to your day, visit 365 Atlanta Family, a local travel blog with the inside scoop.
