Saturday, December 19, 2015
We’re almost there. It’s almost the new year and big changes are coming. But until then just a few more wintery, holiday events to tide you over until we get there.
Saturday was the Atlanta Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park. A few thousand people donned their ugliest and tackiest Hannukah/holiday/Christmas themed sweaters to take a walk, jog and run around the park in the middle of the city. There were Santas and reindeer, elves and presents, trees and even a guy smoking a cigar in a robe. Pretty much anything goes at the fun run which ended at Park Tavern’s outdoor patio. After exercising who doesn’t want a beer, a little bit to eat and maybe play a game. That’s what happened and I can’t wait to actually participate next December!
Clare DeBerry (left) and Cayman Szegda play a game of jenga before the start of the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Brendan Woehler plays in a giant snow globe before the start of the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Rikesha Brown (right) registers for the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta as Tomeka Champion takes her information on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Mary Fernandez (left) talks with Christian Theis and Maria Vega before the start of the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Devonte Glass (center) checks his phone as he waits for the start of the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Ella Shevlin (left) waits for the start of the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Lisa Rainey (center left) and Suzanne Smelser share a two person sweater as they wait for the start of the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Wes Vaughn (left) takes off from the starting line during the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Thousands of people in their ugliest holiday themed gear make their way through Piedmont Park in Atlanta during the Ugly Sweater Run on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Carmen Garcia (left) takes off from the starting line during the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Danielle Dougherty (right) and Carrie Chappell participate in the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Barbara Shannon (left), Cathy Shirah and Cheri Stinson take off from the starting line during the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Sydney Smith (center) runs next to fiends during the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Reanna Livingston (left) and her dog Mason cross over Lake Clara Meer during the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Natalie Hicks (left) and Stefanie Chambers participate in the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.
Scott Landa (right) crosses the finish line for the Ugly Sweater Run at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2015.