Atlanta

Balloons, bands & Santa show out for 39th annual Children's Christmas Parade

ATLANTA — Families lined Peachtree Street this morning for the 39th annual Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade.

The parade, which is always a favorite this time of year, featured some of Georgia's best high school bands.

There were giant also balloons, animals and lots of fun floats.

And of course Santa made an appearance

The 2019 proceeds will go to the Center for Advanced Pediatrics.

"It's truly become one of the largest parades in the southeast and an Atlanta holiday tradition," Vice President of Development Scott Holdoval said.