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

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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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

1.

Parking in designated area only for drop offs!

2.

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.

3.

Each group or participant must have a leader at the parade site by 8:30 a.m. to assist your group.

4.

Please know your assigned entry # upon check in. (see attachment for entry)

5.

Award Presentations and equine award announcements will be presented near College Park City Hall.

6.

Please remind supporters to gather at the announcement areas for awards.

7.

Music: Community oriented music. No profanity or suggestive attire allowed.

8.

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.

Map will be available soon.