The Children's Christmas Parade

Date:

December 6, 2008

Time:

10:30 a.m. to noon

Location:

Downtown Atlanta (parade route)

Tickets:

TBD

About this Atlanta Charity Event

Strike up the band! With each passing year, more and more children and families crowd the streets of Atlanta for a little holiday magic. Join us to officially kick off the holiday season! If you can't join us downtown, be sure to catch us on WSB-TV Channel 2.

Each year this dazzling holiday parade features:

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!

Parade Route

The Children's Christmas Parade begins at Peachtree Street near Baker Street. The route follows Peachtree Street and turns right onto Marietta Street. It will then turn left and end on Centennial Olympic Park Drive.

Leave your sleigh at home. MARTA stops within walking distance of the Parade route.

Five Points
Peachtree Center Station

Limited parking is available in pay lots. The earlier you arrive, the better your chances of getting a good view. The Parade steps off at 10:30 a.m.

Want to Become A Sponsor?

We are always looking for new sponsors to participate in the Children's Christmas Parade. For more information, please contact Lisa Rutherford or call 404-785-7338.

Apply to Be In the Parade or Become a Volunteer

The application process for the 2008 Children's Christmas Parade has closed. We hope you will consider participating in the 2009 Children's Christmas Parade. Performance, specialty and other groups are invited to participate in the Children's Christmas Parade. Your participation will not only be a memorable experience, but also it will support a wonderful cause.

Volunteers are still needed for the 2008 Children's Christmas Parade. Please contact Hobie Pileski or call 770-805-8015 for more information on how to become a volunteer or apply to be in the 2009 parade.

For More Information

For other questions, contact Lisa Rutherford or call 404-785-7338.

Distinguished Clown Corps

The Distinguished Clown Corps has been a standing tradition with the Children's Christmas Parade since 1991. Each year, a group of Atlanta's chief executives and senior managers join together to march in the parade. Join your fellow business executives for the Children's Christmas Parade by downloading 2008 Distinguished Clown Corps Entry Form.

Thank you for putting smiles on the faces of parade spectators--and the patients and families at Children's. The 2007 Distinguished Clown Corps included:

Ed Brett
Keith Cox
Robert Deery
Andrew Evans
Phil Fauver
Todd Fryburger
Tom Fuller
Richard Gerakitis
Nick Guillaume
Steve Hass
Gene Hayes
Ed Heys Sr.
Ed Hollman

Don Howard
Jerry Hux
David Kaplan
Phil Keb
Uly Knotts
James LeBow
John Mendicino
Chuck Otto
Brian Panosian
William Pate
David Ratcliffe
Tunstall Rushton
Mark Sayeg

Chris Schauerman
Greg Seminara
Danny Shaw
Paul Smith
Kessell Stelling
William Vester
Vern Vincent
Daniel Weidmann
Tripp West
Scott Wharton
Lee White