2013 Christmas Tree Lighting at Atlantic Station

Saturday, November 23, 2013

The temperatures dropped on Saturday, bringing the feeling of winter to Atlanta and although Thanksgiving is not quite here it is the time of year for Christmas tree lighting events. Atlantic Station pulled out all of the stops this year with a nine hour tree lighting festival including live music, live reindeer, children’s activities and crafts, performances, a parade, ice skating, a visit from Santa Claus and a ten minute fireworks display immediately following the lighting of their 10,000 light tree.

Kai Tallentire (right) and Lance Smith lean in to get a better look at one of two live reindeer at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting as thousands of people watch the show on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Kai Tallentire (right) and Lance Smith lean in to get a better look at one of two live reindeer at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting as thousands of people watch the show on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

Montserrat Adame (left) holds her son Ian Espinoza as they touch the ornaments on the tree at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting as thousands of people watch the show on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Montserrat Adame (left) holds her son Ian Espinoza as they touch the ornaments on the tree at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting as thousands of people watch the show on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

Taylor Dease puts the finishing touches on her reindeer hat as her father Mike holds it on the table at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting as thousands of people watch the show on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Taylor Dease puts the finishing touches on her reindeer hat as her father Mike holds it on the table at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting as thousands of people watch the show on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

Anthony Keith (left) holds hands with Hannah Shuler as they ice skate at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting as thousands of people watch the show on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Anthony Keith (left) holds hands with Hannah Shuler as they ice skate at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting as thousands of people watch the show on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

Eva Jimerson (left) looks out of the window of the train as she rides down the street at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Eva Jimerson (left) looks out of the window of the train as she rides down the street at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

Tionna Brown lounges on top of one of the giant presents on display at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Tionna Brown lounges on top of one of the giant presents on display at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

Paula Garcia sits next to a lit up reindeer at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Paula Garcia sits next to a lit up reindeer at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

Mikari Tarpley (left) and Dana Higgins play a game before taking the stage to perform a scene from "Madeline's Christmas" at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Mikari Tarpley (left) and Dana Higgins play a game before taking the stage to perform a scene from “Madeline’s Christmas” at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

Erik Speakman (center) holds his son Alexander on his shoulders as they watch one of the live performances at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Erik Speakman (center) holds his son Alexander on his shoulders as they watch one of the live performances at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

Bob Dorff plays his instrument as he marches down the street at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Bob Dorff plays his instrument as he marches down the street at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

Santa Claus waves to the crowd while in his sleigh for the parade at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Santa Claus waves to the crowd while in his sleigh for the parade at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

People skate in the open air ice rink at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

People skate in the open air ice rink at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

Fireworks go off above the tree at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting as thousands of people watch the show on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Fireworks go off above the tree at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting as thousands of people watch the show on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

Fireworks go off above the tree at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting as thousands of people watch the show on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Fireworks go off above the tree at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting as thousands of people watch the show on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

Don Johnson (left) holds his daughter Tyler on his shoulders as snow falls at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Don Johnson (left) holds his daughter Tyler on his shoulders as snow falls at Atlantic Station in Atlanta during the annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 23, 2013.

 

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