None — Channel 2 Action News anchors Justin Farmer and Jovita Moore kick off the holiday season with an Atlanta tradition. This annual parade is the largest Christmas parade in the southeast.
Channel 2 is proud to partner with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for this exciting yearly event that brings so much joy during the holiday season.
Now in its 30th year, the parade will begin at Peachtree Street near Baker Street and wind through downtown Atlanta. The route follows Peachtree Street and turns right onto Marietta Street. It will then turn left and end on Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
MAP: Find Spot To Watch Parade | SLIDESHOW: Previous Christmas Parades
This year's parade will feature award-winning marching bands, floats, dance groups, celebrity guests, giant helium balloons, clowns and the big man himself, plus many other surprises.
Elements in this year's parade include:
Award-winning marching bands
Adorable dogs dressed in their finest holiday attire
Sleek and classic antique cars
Spectacular dance groups
Colorful holiday themed and animated floats
Giant helium balloons
Energetic cheerleaders and specialty groups
Dozens of happy clowns
And the grand finale—Santa Claus!
WHAT: The 30th Annual Children's Christmas Parade
WHEN: Saturday, December 4
TIME: 10:30 a.m. -- rain or shine
WHERE: Channel 2, WSB-TV/DT