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Atlanta-Area Winter Festivities for December 2019

Events for Christmas Season 2019 in Atlanta, GA

As the holiday season rolls through, the city of Atlanta lights up with excitement and anticipation for the festivities to come. Regardless of how you celebrate the season, the community offers endless opportunities to get you warmed up and in the holiday spirit. Check out our list of events for Christmas season 2019 in Atlanta, GA and pack some seasonal joy into your calendar!

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Children’s Christmas Parade

When: Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 10:20 AM

Where: Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA

Line up along the streets of Atlanta for the largest holiday parade in the Southeast and witness a procession of spectacular floats, massive helium-filled balloons, marching bands and more!

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

When: November 16, 2019 – January 11, 2020

Where: Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA

Witness the Atlanta Botanical Garden in full glow with the seasonal light show shining nightly from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Holiday Tree Lighting at the Georgia Aquarium

When: Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Where: Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA

Kick off the holidays with the Georgia Aquarium’s annual tree lighting ceremony and enjoy hot chocolate, seasonal treats, holiday carols and more.

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PRISM: Winter Lights at Woodruff Park

When: Saturday, December 7, 2019 – Saturday, February 29, 2020

Where: Woodruff Park, 91 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA

Celebrate the beauty of winter at Woodruff Park and take in an awe-inspiring seasonal art exhibition with vibrant, light-based sculptures by artists from across the country.

Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

When: Friday, December 6 – Sunday, December 8, 2019

Where: Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA

Get into the Christmas spirit with traditional carols, hymns and popular tunes performed by none other than the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. This time, the Orchestra welcomes some special guests with tenor Timothy Miller and the Gwinnett Young Singers.