Georgia on my mind
Experience the holiday spirit of College Park as local schools, businesses, and organizations share their creativity and holiday cheer for the city’s Annual Christmas Parade.
REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 15TH
2024 Album
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48th Annual Christmas Parade
Registration is now open for the
2024 Christmas Parade!
Saturday, December 7, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Goal
Our goal is to create a wonderful memory for children, adults, and seniors who participate and view our parade. This tradition began many years ago and continues to be a community favorite.
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Parade Info
IMPORTANT!
PARADE ROUTE: The Parade will depart from Truist Bank (on Main Street) traveling 1.2 miles of Main St. (S.R 14/U.S.29) from Lee St to Vesta Ave. The starting point will be 3872 College St, College Park, Ga 30337. Special Awards will be presented near City Hall!
PARADE LINE UP: Each group or participant must have a leader at the parade site by 8:30 a.m. to assist your group. Please assemble between 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Early arrival is requested to ensure safety and proper group line up. Please check in with your assigned Section Leader, upon arrival.
SECTION A – Please enter at Truist Bank (3857 Main Street)
SECTIONS B & C – Please enter John Wesley Ave
(Proceed to College Park Regional Health Center- 1920 John Wesley Ave.
You must be on site by 8:30 a.m. to participate. The parade will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m.
PERFORMANCES: Performing groups will have the opportunity to perform in front of the judges. Look for the judge’s
grandstand area in front of City Hall. Please smile for the cameras and continue marching as you perform.
Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled.
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Grand Marshal(s)
2024: Chief Wade Elmore
2023: 2 Chainz & Tru Foundation INC.
2022 Kai Lightner
2021 Mayor Bianca Motley Broom
2019 Santia Deck
2018 The Epps Family
2017 Judge Penny Brown Reynolds
2016 DaShaun Johnson
2015 Dave Huddleston
2014 Stan Jones
OFFICIAL COLLEGE PARK CHRISTMAS PARADE LINE UP 2024
OFFICIAL COLLEGE PARK CHRISTMAS PARADE LINE UP 2024
SECTION A – SECTION LEADER: RAE & RON
1. BANNEKER HIGH SCHOOL JROTC – JROTC
2. COLLEGE PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT - LED
3. JEWEL DANCE ACADEMY
4. COLLEGE PARK RAMS FLAG FOOTBALL- FLOAT ENTRY
5. COLLEGE PARK CHEERLEADERS
6. GIRL SCOUTS TRI-CITIES SERVICE UNIT
7. MIGHTY MARCHING TROJAN BAND FROM BENJAMIN BANNEKER HIGH SCHOOL - BAND
8. MAYOR BIANCA MOTLEY BROOM
9. COUNCILWOMAN JAMELLE MCKENZIE - WARD I
10. COUNCILMAN JOE CARN-WARD II
11. COUNCILWOMAN TRACIE ARNOLD- WARD III
12. COUNCILMAN RODERICK GAY, MAYOR PRO TEM- WARD IV
13. GRAND MARSHAL – FIRE CHIEF WADE ELMORE, RETIRED (FIRE TRUCK 1)
14. THE ELECTRIC SLIDERS IN MOTION SOUL LINE DANCERS
15. ARTISIA’S UNIQUE PERFORMERS
16. REP. KIM SCHOFIELD – STATE REPRESENTATIVE
17. REP. RHONDA BURNOUGH – STATE REPRESENTATIVE
18. REP. TANYA MILLER – STATE REPRESENTATIVE
19. PANDARETTES CHEER & DANCE TEAM
20. ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC.
21. FULTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS
22. TOUCH OF CLASS TWIRLERS & DANCERS
23. DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS
24. ELITE DAZZLIN DANCERETTES
25. RADIANT ROSES DANCE COMPANY
26. MCNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL
27. ATL JEEP LIFE
28. LEAGUE ONE VOLLEYBALL
SECTION B – SECTION LEADERS: QUAY & KEISHA
1. TMSA DRUMLINE – BAND
2. BEAR CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL HONEYBEAR CHEER & BLUE DIAMOND DANCE
3. MOMS ONLY CLUB
4. ATLANTA CORVETTE SOCIETY
5. COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY CHEER/DANCE TEAM
6. INSURE GOOD CO
7. DAZZ WITH JAZZ "DIVAS OF DAZZ”
8. CITY OF COLLEGE PARK PUBLIC WORKS
9. BALLERETTES MAJORETTE & JAZZ DANCE TEAM
10. MANSA HOUSE PROJECT INC
11. PANDARETTES CHEER & DANCE TEAM
12. SENIOR LINE DANCERS – TRACEY WYATT REC.
13. SLATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – SLATER TIGERETTES
14. OLD NATIONAL CRUISERS
15. SANDTOWN PARK CHEER
16. IGNITE RESOURCE CENTER
17. DEMI'S DANCE STUDIO
18. I AM KONFIDENT INC.
19. DREAM XTREME ATHLETICS
20. SHUJA TEMPLE NO. 281
21. MAIN ATTRACTION DANCE STUDIOS
SECTION C – SECTION LEADERS: TAMERA & LAYLA
1. COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY BUCKET DRUMMERS
2. COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY TIGERETTE CHEER AND DANCE TEAM
3. COLLEGE PARK TUMBLEWEEDS GYMNASTICS
4. FERGUSON’S KARATE STUDIO
5. RISE CHARTER CHEER
6. RISE CHARTER DANCE SQUAD
7. DYNAMIC DANCE ACADEMY
8. SIMPLY PRODUCE LLC
9. ZETA AMICAE OF COLLEGE PARK/SOUTH FULTON
10. CITY STREETS DANCE STUDIO
11. KRISTAL RAMIREZ LAW, LLC
12. JAMES JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ELITE CHEER & DANCE TEAM
13. P.H.O.A.A.
14. PORCELAIN DOLLS DANCERETTES
15. MOODY'S WRECKER SERVICE
16. BAMO DAZZLING DOLLS AND GENTS
17. COLLEGE PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT (FIRE TRUCK 2)
18. MR. & MRS. CLAUS
19. THE TROTTING TRAVELERS
Rules
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Parking in designated area only for drop offs!
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Distribution or throwing of merchandise or articles by any participant is allowed along the parade route. This includes candy, trinkets, and community friendly items only please.
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Each group or participant must have a leader at the parade site by 8:30 a.m. to assist your group.
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Please know your assigned entry # upon check in. (see attachment for entry)
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Award Presentations and equine award announcements will be presented near College Park City Hall.
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Please remind supporters to gather at the announcement areas for awards.
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Music: Community oriented music. No profanity or suggestive attire allowed.
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Parade judging will begin promptly upon group arrival. Please prepare for moving performance.
Specialty Awards 2024
Trophies will be awarded for:
Mayor's Choice Award, Best Performance, Most Participation, Recreation & Cultural Arts Award, and Best Theme Presentation.
Best Float Contest: 1st place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place
Judging will begin at 8:30 am, upon arrival.
