Children's Christmas Parade

Two individual and unique breakfast events are offered prior to the parade’s start: Breakfast with Santa and the Smiles of the Season Breakfast.

• Breakfast with Santa takes place at the Four Seasons Atlanta Hotel at 8:30 a.m. on parade morning. Guests are served a buffet breakfast, enjoy special Christmas crafts and a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus before they board their sleigh to ride down Peachtree Street. Breakfast with Santa guests will also receive bleacher tickets with their purchase. Bleacher tickets for the Breakfast with Santa event are located on Peachtree Street in the WSB TV zone between 11th and 12th Streets. 

Purchase Breakfast with Santa

• The Smiles of the Season Breakfast takes place at Colony Square at 8:30 a.m. on parade morning. Guests are served a buffet breakfast, enjoy special Christmas crafts and visits from characters. Characters include princesses, Christmas characters and more, as well as a special presentation from the Center for Puppetry Arts. The Smiles of the Season breakfast guests will also receive bleacher tickets with their purchase. Bleacher tickets for the Smiles of the Season Breakfast event are located on Peachtree Street at 14th Street in front of Colony Square. The Smiles of the Season Breakfast does not include a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus. Smiles of the Season Breakfast tickets will be available shortly.

Please note that bleacher sections for the separate breakfast events are different. Limited capacity.

Parade Bleacher Seats
Bleacher seats take the stress out of finding a spot for your family and friends along the parade route. Bleacher seats are located on the parade route on Peachtree Street in the WSB TV zone between 11th and 12th Streets. Seats are general admission and not individually assigned. 

Purchase bleacher seats

General Information and Bleacher Seats 
Abby Wexler
404-785-7974

Volunteer and Participation Information
Hobie Pileski
770-805-8015

Sponsorship Information
Melisa Morrow
404-785-7338

Distinguished Clowns
Lynn Leslie
404-785-7337

Media Relations
Amanda Wade
404-785-7741

Performance and unique and entertaining groups are invited to apply for participation in the Children's Christmas Parade. Your participation will not only will be a memorable experience, but it will also support a wonderful cause.

Apply now to participate in the 2016 Children's Christmas Parade

Learn more about 2016 parade sponsorship opportunities 

Thank you to our 2015 Children's Christmas Parade Sponsors.

Gold Sponsors
Arrow Exterminators
Wells Fargo

Official Transportation Partner
MARTA

Frankincense Sponsors
Atlanta Peach Movers
Georgia Natural Gas
Good to Grow
JE Dunn
Merrill Lynch
Publix
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Suntrust
United Healthcare

Myrrh Sponsors
Chevron
Chuck E Cheese's
College Football Hall of Fame
Comfy Critters
GEICO
Jack Links
Kids R Kids
Kung Fu Panda 3
Macy's
Marietta Toyota
Medieval Times
Minions
Monster Jam
UPS

Media Sponsors
WSB-TV
Cumulus Media (Kicks 101.5, Q100, Rock 100.5 and News Radio 106.7)

Hundreds of dedicated volunteers help make the Parade a success. Volunteer positions are filled on a first come, first served basis. Please note that all general volunteer applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Apply to be a volunteer

In 2016, the Distinguished Clown Corps will celebrate its 25th year, making them a tradition and integral part of the Children’s Christmas Parade. Each year, this group of Atlanta’s leading business executives gather to march the parade route and make a difference by supporting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Please join us and become a Distinguished Clown or support your favorite clown’s efforts to raise money for the many children and families that walk through the doors of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Learn more about the Distinguished Clown Corps

Is the Parade a rain or shine event?
Yes. The Parade will go on rain or shine with the exception of extreme and dangerous weather conditions.

Which streets will be closed for the Parade?
Yes, there will be road closures during the Parade.
View a map of public road closures

Where can I park?
We encourage all spectators to take MARTA. The Midtown and Arts Center stations are located along the Parade route. If you are considering driving, the Colony Square parking deck on 14th, the Campanile parking deck on Juniper, the Proscenium parking deck on Crescent and the Promenade II parking deck on 15th will be open. Rates will apply. 
Information about getting around in Midtown