The Children's Christmas Parade takes place each December in downtown Atlanta and draws close to 300,000 spectators. The event, which has been running since 1980, benefits the Children's Health Care of Atlanta Foundation, an organization which cares for sick children from underprivileged families. The parade features marching bands, giant inflatable balloons and decorative floats. Guests can reserve bleacher seating starting in the fall of each year. The parade takes place rain or shine.
The Children's Christmas Parade
404-785-NOEL (6635)
choa.org
Atlanta plays host to the Chick-fil-A Bowl Game (formerly known as the Peach Bowl) and Parade each December. The bowl game pits two of the top college football teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) against one another. The Georgia Dome has served as the home to the bowl game since 1992. Prior to the game, downtown Atlanta serves as the home to the Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade which boasts cheerleaders, mascots, marching bands, floats and dance groups.
Chick-fil-A Bowl Game and Parade
chick-fil-abowl.com
Atlanta is host to the largest New Year's Eve celebration in the southeast each Dec. 31. The Peach Drop takes place in Underground Atlanta, a downtown entertainment and shopping district. The evening offers a carnival-like atmosphere complete with live music. Most area restaurants and bars remain open until 4 a.m. The event's namesake comes from the evening's countdown to the New Year as the crowd watches an 800-pound fiberglass peach drop, much like the crystal ball in New York's Time Square.
Peach Drop
404-523-2311
peachdrop.com
