December 2, 2017
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade is the largest holiday parade in the southeast, featuring enormous floats, stunning balloons, marching bands, and holiday spirit. Founded in 1981, the Children's Christmas Parade is one of Atlanta's best-loved holiday traditions, making it a must-see for Atlanta visitors and families.
5 Reasons to See the Children's Christmas Parade
- Get into the holiday spirit at the largest Christmas parade in the Southeast, benefiting a great cause - Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
- Have breakfast with Santa at the Four Seasons Atlanta Hotel before the parade.
- On Peachtree Street, the helium balloons of favorite Holiday characters – some more than two stories tall – will soar over you and your family.
- Cheer on your favorite marching bands, dancers, and organizations as they trumpet and whirl through Midtown.
- Make it a Midtown outing for the family. After the parade, grab a bite to eat at a nearby Midtown Atlanta restaurant.
Visit the Christmas Parade Website
Insider Tips:
- For the best view of the parade and a guaranteed place to sit, reserve bleacher seats in advance.
- Save yourself the headache of finding parking and take MARTA to the parade. The Midtown and Arts Center stations are located along the parade route.
- Wondering what to bring to the parade? Don't forget to dress warm, depending on the weather. Folding chairs and blankets are also allowed on the route. The event is rain or shine, so grab an umbrella and rain jacket if there are showers in the forecast.
- This year, Children's mascots, Hope and Will, are making their balloon debut standing more than two stories tall!
- In celebration of Children's 100 Year Anniversary, there will be an opportunity for former patients and families to walk in the parade! Make sure to 'like' the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Facebook page for more details on how you and your family can join in on the fun!
Christmas Parade Route
The parade will step-off at Peachtree & 16th Street at 10:20 am and will cross the TV zone at Peachtree & 11th Street at 10:30 am.
View parade route
Photos courtesy of Faith Swift.
