 Festival
of Trees General Information
What:
The Festival of Trees, Atlanta’s premier
holiday event, benefits Children’s Healthcare
of Atlanta. Visitors can stroll through 154,000
square feet of decorated trees, wreaths and decorator
vignettes created by the city’s top artists
and designers. The Festival also features magnificent
gingerbread houses, an assortment of specialty
shops, a special venue of handmade dollhouses,
and an array of children’s activities. Our
main stage features continuous live entertainment
and attracts people of all ages.
When: December 3-11, 2005
Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sundays, 12 noon - 6 p.m.
Where: GWCC Exhibit Hall A1
Admission:
Adults:
$12
Children
(ages 2-12): $6
Children
under 2: Free Admission
Senior
Citizens (65 and over): $6
Web site: http://www.choa.org/festival
Phone: 404-785-NOEL (6635)
Parking
There
are over 4,000 parking spaces operated by the
Georgia World Congress Center. Parking is available
in the Gold Deck (located on Northside Drive between
the GWCC and the Georgia Dome), in the Blue Lot
(located on Northside Drive across from the GWCC),
and in the Yellow Lot (located on Jones Avenue
across from the GWCC). Additional parking is available
in the Red Deck (located on Andrew Young Int’l
Blvd. by the GWCC, Georgia Dome and Philips Arena).
Parking prices range from $8 to $10 depending
on the lot.
Directions
Click
here for directions to Building A of the Georgia
World Congress Center.
 Children's
Christmas Parade 2005 General Information
What:
Strike up the band! With each passing year, more
and more children and families crowd the streets
of Atlanta for a little holiday magic. Join us
to officially kick off the 2005 Festival of Trees!
If you can't join us downtown, be sure to catch
us on WSB-TV Channel 2. Pre-Parade coverage begins
at 10 am.
When:
Saturday, December 3, 2005
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Where:
The 2005 Children's Christmas Parade begins
at Peachtree Street near Baker Street. The route
follows Peachtree Street and turns right onto
Marietta Street. It will then turn left and end
on Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
Admission:
Free
Web
site: http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=2086
Phone:
404-785-8822
Parking
There
are over 4,000 parking spaces operated by the
Georgia World Congress Center. Parking is available
in the Gold Deck (located on Northside Drive between
the GWCC and the Georgia Dome), in the Blue Lot
(located on Northside Drive across from the GWCC),
and in the Yellow Lot (located on Jones Avenue
across from the GWCC). Additional parking is available
in the Red Deck (located on Andrew Young Int’l
Blvd. by the GWCC, Georgia Dome and Philips Arena).
Parking prices range from $8 to $10 depending
on the lot.
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