2014 Children’s Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Thousands of people braved the rain on Saturday to witness an Atlanta tradition as marching bands, floats, giant balloons, clowns, cars, and even storm troopers marched down Peachtree St. in downtown for the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade. Each year Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta sponsors the parade that starts with breakfast with Santa and then spreads through the city to spread holiday cheer. You can even catch a glimpse of Old Saint Nick and his wife Mrs. Claus.

Azaryah Peoples (right) and her brother Ayden give high fives to a clown before the start of the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Azaryah Peoples (right) and her brother Ayden give high fives to a clown before the start of the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Julia Doherty (left) waves to the crowd as she walks down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Julia Doherty (left) waves to the crowd as she walks down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Georgia State University trombone player Isaac Dolan (center) marches down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Georgia State University trombone player Isaac Dolan (center) marches down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Anna Sanford (center) waves to the crowd as she guides an elf balloon down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Anna Sanford (center) waves to the crowd as she guides an elf balloon down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Danny Shaw (right) takes a photo of Mariah Cuneo during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Danny Shaw (right) takes a photo of Mariah Cuneo during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Horses pull the Wells Fargo stage coach down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Horses pull the Wells Fargo stage coach down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

London Jackson waves to the crowd from the Wells Fargo stage coach during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

London Jackson waves to the crowd from the Wells Fargo stage coach during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Model A cars drive down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Model A cars drive down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

John Maloney drives his 1929 Model A down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

John Maloney drives his 1929 Model A down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Ethan Davis (center) guides a mouse balloon down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Ethan Davis (center) guides a mouse balloon down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Glenn Burns (center) rides down Peachtree St. with his grandchildren Olivia (left), Lucas and Lilly Nielsen during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Glenn Burns (center) rides down Peachtree St. with his grandchildren Olivia (left), Lucas and Lilly Nielsen during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Ralyn McConico (center) dances down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Ralyn McConico (center) dances down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Isabella Castillo (right), her brother Eduardo (left) and Lauren and Christopher Beeco watch a band pass by during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Isabella Castillo (right), her brother Eduardo (left) and Lauren and Christopher Beeco watch a band pass by during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Laura Finnell (center) waves to the crowd as she walks down Peachtree St. with her dog Princess during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Laura Finnell (center) waves to the crowd as she walks down Peachtree St. with her dog Princess during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Miss Georgia, Maggie Bridges (center), waves to the crowd during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Miss Georgia, Maggie Bridges (center), waves to the crowd during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Dressed as Cinderella, Amanda Gibson waves to the crowd during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Dressed as Cinderella, Amanda Gibson waves to the crowd during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Nnenna Ounourah (center) plays her baritone with the Mountain View High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Nnenna Ounourah (center) plays her baritone with the Mountain View High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Dewayne Joy (right) holds his daughter Emma as they watch floats and bands pass by during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Dewayne Joy (right) holds his daughter Emma as they watch floats and bands pass by during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

A balloon of Priscilla the Pink Pig is driven down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

A balloon of Priscilla the Pink Pig is driven down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Ally Bradley (center) twirls her baton with the Appalachee High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Ally Bradley (center) twirls her baton with the Appalachee High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Fairfield High School drum major Nigel Kemp (center) leads his band down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Fairfield High School drum major Nigel Kemp (center) leads his band down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Deandre Hunter (left) plays his tuba with the Fairfield High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Deandre Hunter (left) plays his tuba with the Fairfield High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Held by her mother Chau Jones (right), Clu watches as balloons pass by during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Held by her mother Chau Jones (right), Clu watches as balloons pass by during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Paddington Bear waves to the crowd during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Paddington Bear waves to the crowd during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Megan Mallari (center) twirls her flag with the Hiram High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Megan Mallari (center) twirls her flag with the Hiram High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Jamie Thomas (right) dances down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Jamie Thomas (right) dances down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Ryan Jenkins (right) dances down Peachtree St. with the Briefcase Brigade during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Ryan Jenkins (right) dances down Peachtree St. with the Briefcase Brigade during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Ariana Victoria (center) watches floats and bands pass by with her father Octavio and brother Mariano during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Ariana Victoria (center) watches floats and bands pass by with her father Octavio and brother Mariano during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Kyle Salone (center) guides a nutcracker balloon down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Kyle Salone (center) guides a nutcracker balloon down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Matt Williams (center) guides a nutcracker balloon down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Matt Williams (center) guides a nutcracker balloon down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Chris Howell (left) and Natalie Bowen (right) play their saxophones with the Central High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Chris Howell (left) and Natalie Bowen (right) play their saxophones with the Central High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Dressed as a storm trooper, Brent Borron (center) marches down Peachtree St. with the 501st Legion during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Dressed as a storm trooper, Brent Borron (center) marches down Peachtree St. with the 501st Legion during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Lillian Trippe leaps into the air as she dances down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Lillian Trippe leaps into the air as she dances down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Patrick Clayborne (center) guides a Frosty the Snowman balloon down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Patrick Clayborne (center) guides a Frosty the Snowman balloon down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Breanna Jones (center) plays her flute with the White Co. High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Breanna Jones (center) plays her flute with the White Co. High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

John Reilly (right) waves to the crowd as he rides a fire truck down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

John Reilly (right) waves to the crowd as he rides a fire truck down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Kim Bishop (left), her husband Fred and son Knox ride a fire truck down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Kim Bishop (left), her husband Fred and son Knox ride a fire truck down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Joycelyn Daley (center) dances down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Joycelyn Daley (center) dances down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Daeja Logan (right) watches floats and bands pass by during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Daeja Logan (right) watches floats and bands pass by during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Andrew Sealer (center) plays his snare drum with the Tri-Cities High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Andrew Sealer (center) plays his snare drum with the Tri-Cities High School band as they march down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Melvea Safo (center) dances down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Melvea Safo (center) dances down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

The Coca-Cola polar bear waves to the crowd during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

The Coca-Cola polar bear waves to the crowd during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave from their sleigh as they particiapte in the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014. T

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave from their sleigh as they particiapte in the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014. T

Jess Charmoli (right) tap dances down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Jess Charmoli (right) tap dances down Peachtree St. during the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave from their sleigh as they particiapte in the 2014 Children's Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave from their sleigh as they particiapte in the 2014 Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, December 6, 2014.