Livable Buckhead Lights Up the Holiday Season with Festive Events

Tree lighting in Charlie Loudermilk Park, two hot chocolate crawls and Buc rides with Santa highlight “Miracle on Peachtree” celebrations

ATLANTA – November 12, 2024 – Livable Buckhead is set to create another “Miracle on Peachtree” this holiday season, hosting festive events including hot chocolate crawls, Buc rides with Santa and a Christmas tree lighting in Charlie Loudermilk park.

“Miracle on Peachtree becomes more magical every year,” said Denise Starling, executive director of Livable Buckhead. “We hope everyone will join us at one of these events to celebrate the season in Buckhead!”

“Miracle on Peachtree” is the name given to the full slate of holiday events happening across Buckhead between Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Livable Buckhead hosts a calendar of these holiday happenings at livablebuckhead.com/holiday/.

The centerpiece of Livable Buckhead’s festivities is on Saturday, Dec. 7, when the nonprofit organization hosts three events in and around Buckhead Village District:

• Wreath Decorating for Atlanta Fire Rescue and Atlanta Police Department, Saturday, Dec. 7, 12 to 2 p.m.: Show your support for the first responders at Atlanta Fire Rescue and Atlanta Police Departments by decorating wreaths that will add holiday cheer to all 43 fire stations and police precincts across the city throughout the season. This event will take place in the Veranda in Buckhead Village.
• Hot Chocolate Crawl at Buckhead Village, Saturday, Dec. 7, 4 to 7 p.m.: Livable Buckhead invites visitors to stroll in Buckhead Village District and adjacent areas, stopping at designated locations to enjoy hot chocolate and specialty cocktails along the way. Local musicians and holiday music will add to the festive atmosphere with performances at various points along the walking route. Admission is free and a commemorative campfire mug is available for a $5 donation to Livable Buckhead.
• Tree Lighting in Charlie Loudermilk Park, Saturday, Dec. 7, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.: Livable Buckhead invites visitors to stroll from the Hot Chocolate Crawl in Buckhead Village District to Charlie Loudermilk Park (3110 Roswell Rd. NE) for a Holiday Tree Lighting. The Georgia Boy Choir will perform carols and holiday classics during this free celebration to welcome the holiday season and light Buckhead’s 24-foot tree. Guests will also enjoy hot chocolate and festive snacks from Audi Atlanta and Trader Joe’s.

Livable Buckhead’s other holiday festivities include:

• Hot Chocolate Crawl on Peachtree, Saturday, Dec. 14, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.: On Saturday, December 14th Livable Buckhead invites visitors to stroll Peachtree Road, Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza areas, stopping at designated locations to enjoy hot chocolate and specialty cocktails along the way. Local musicians and holiday music will add to the festive atmosphere with performances at various points along the walking route. Admission is free. Check in at the Lenox Square main entrance or Phipps Plaza’s Monarch Court and make a $5 donation to Livable Buckhead to receive a commemorative ceramic campfire mug. The Hot Chocolate Crawl will end with holiday festivities and a raffle at the InterContinental Hotel, in the Winter Chalet, at 8:30 p.m.
• Santa Rides the Buc, Friday, Dec. 6, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Santa Claus is making a special stop on the Buc with an enchanting pop-up holiday experience. Enjoy a decked-out shuttle ride, strike a pose at the photo-op station, indulge in sweet treats and snag some fantastic swag giveaways.

“Miracle on Peachtree” is sponsored by Audi Atlanta, Dental Implant & Aesthetic Specialists, Oldcastle APG, Buckhead Village District, Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza, Georgia Primary Bank, Selig, Cousins, Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta, Buckhead Coalition and Buckhead Community Improvement District. For more information on the events, visit https://livablebuckhead.com/holiday/.

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About Livable Buckhead

Livable Buckhead is a nonprofit organization that strives to ensure the long-term viability and prosperity of the Buckhead community. The organization achieves its mission by working cooperatively with individuals, public entities and private businesses to integrate sustainable strategies. Livable Buckhead implements programs related to greenspace, recycling, energy efficiency, commute alternatives, arts and culture, real estate development and land use. For more information about Livable Buckhead and its programs, visit livablebuckhead.org.