2013 Children’s Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 7, 2013

For the 33rd year in a row Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta held their annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta. This is the first year that the parade made its way down Peachtree Street in Midtown and although the weather was threatening rain it did not stop over 300,000 people from lining the streets to watch the marching bands, costumed characters, giant balloons and of course Santa Claus make their way through the 10 block route.

Mackenzie Gentry (center) is held by her cousin Morgan Bibby as they wait for the start of the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Mackenzie Gentry (center) is held by her cousin Morgan Bibby as they wait for the start of the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Nicole Huntington laughs as she waits for the start of the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Nicole Huntington laughs as she waits for the start of the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Savannah Strickland (center) helps guide an ornament ballon during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Savannah Strickland (center) helps guide an ornament balloon during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Georgia State's Clarissa Wallen (center) marches down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Georgia State’s Clarissa Wallen (center) marches down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Brodie Harr (left) talks to Santa on Mike Maguigan's phone during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Brodie Harr (left) talks to Santa on Mike Maguigan’s phone during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

The Atlanta Ballet's Hanna Willis (left), Liane Bouchillon, Abby Boivin and Sydne Twardos wave to the crowd during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

The Atlanta Ballet’s Hanna Willis (left), Liane Bouchillon, Abby Boivin and Sydne Twardos wave to the crowd during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Horses pull a stage coach down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Horses pull a stage coach down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Blake Petty rides in a stage coach down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Blake Petty rides in a stage coach down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Nina Sadler (center) helps guide an elf ballon during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Nina Sadler (center) helps guide an elf balloon during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

The Spirit of Atlanta's Ian Roberson (left) plays his trumpet as he marches down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

The Spirit of Atlanta’s Ian Roberson (left) plays his trumpet as he marches down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

North Paulding High School's Tyler Cole (center) plays his trombone as he marches down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

North Paulding High School’s Tyler Cole (center) plays his trombone as he marches down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Grace Kelly (center) and her owner Cheri Gatland-Lightner march down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Grace Kelly (center) and her owner Cheri Gatland-Lightner march down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Pope High School's Ethan Thomas (center) marches with his tuba down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Pope High School’s Ethan Thomas (center) marches with his tuba down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Wendy Harris (left) and her husband Jon watch the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Wendy Harris (left) and her husband Jon watch the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Carson Knight holds a flag out of the window of a Model-T car during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Carson Knight holds a flag out of the window of a Model-T car during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Clinetra Rush (left) tosses her baton into the air during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Clinetra Rush (left) tosses her baton into the air during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Grayson High School drum major Winston Johnson (center) leads his band down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Grayson High School drum major Winston Johnson (center) leads his band down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Paige Malloy (right) and her father Patrick watch the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Paige Malloy (right) and her father Patrick watch the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Jakobi Everett (left) and his sister Jamiya watch the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Jakobi Everett (left) and his sister Jamiya watch the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Newnan High School's Dalton Yarbrough (left) plays the snare drum as he marches down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Newnan High School’s Dalton Yarbrough (left) plays the snare drum as he marches down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Bea White (right) holds her daughter Siara as they watch the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Bea White (right) holds her daughter Siara as they watch the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Splat the Cat waves to the crowd as Mark McJunkin and his son Max drive hime down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Splat the Cat waves to the crowd as Mark McJunkin and his son Max drive him down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

John Sokol (center) dances his way down Peachtree Street with the Briefcase Brigade during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

John Sokol (center) dances his way down Peachtree Street with the Briefcase Brigade during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Shiloh High School drum major Joshua Anderson (right) leads his band down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Shiloh High School drum major Joshua Anderson (right) leads his band down Peachtree Street during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Richard Robinson (left) helps guide a gingerbread man ballon during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Richard Robinson (left) helps guide a gingerbread man balloon during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

The Coca-Cola Polar Bear waves to the crowd during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

The Coca-Cola Polar Bear waves to the crowd during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd during the 33rd annual Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd during the 33rd annual Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

 

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