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She’s coming back!
Nearly 70 years since Macy’s Pink Pig made its grand debut in Atlanta, a new generation will now enjoy the beloved tradition. The Pink Pig will return to Atlanta for this year’s Georgia Festival of Trees, offering Georgians a new twist on the holiday tradition.
Georgia Festival of Trees, the state’s largest holiday event focused on spreading holiday magic with a heart to end human trafficking, will take place at Gas South Convention Center from Saturday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Dec. 1. The new Pink Pig will debut at the Opening Night Gala on Friday, Nov. 22.
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The Pink Pig Remember this?
The Pink Pig Richs' and Macys' Priscilla the Pink Pig, was a holiday tradition in Atlanta for over 50 years.
The Pink Pig Priscilla made her debut in 1953 as a train ride for kids.
The Pink Pig The ride began as a monorail along the ceiling of Rich’s department store in 1953. The ride was later moved to the store’s roof and did a brief stint at Egleston Hospital.
The Pink Pig "Originally, it circled the ceiling of Rich’s toy department—known as Rich’s Wonderland of Toys—proving that pigs can fly," the Atlanta History Center notes on its website. "Two years later, the track was reconfigured to send riders out of toy land and onto the roof for an up-close look at the Great Tree. Demand for the attraction was so high that a second train, Percival, was added in 1964. The twin pig monorails remained there until 1991 when Rich’s downtown store closed."
The Pink Pig The Pink Pig ran at Egleston Children's Hospital's Festival of Trees before heading to the Atlanta History Center. Rich's donated it to the Center in 1996.
The Pink Pig The Pink Pig returned in 2003, then named the Pink Pig Ride. Rich's and Macy's merged that year as well and the name Rich's was dropped from use.
The Pink Pig In 2003, the pig moved to Lenox Square on the upper-level parking deck near Macy’s. The train wove through a life-sized story book that featured Priscilla and her friends.
The Pink Pig The rides returned until 2019.
In 2020, the ride didn't return due to COVID-19.
In 2021, the new ride was retired.
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The Pink Pig “Dear Atlantans, for more than 50 years, I’ve had a memorable ride with many generations of Atlantans who know my arrival at Macy’s Lenox Square marks the start of the holiday season,” Priscilla wrote of her retirement. “I treasure the friends that I’ve met from near and far and am proud of the iconic holiday tradition I have become.”
The Pink Pig “In my absence, I hope Atlantans continue to believe in the magic of the holiday season and enjoy Macy’s remaining iconic tradition, Macy’s Atlanta Great Tree, which will shine brightly atop Lenox Square,” Priscilla wrote.
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“We are thrilled for the Gas South Convention Center to be the new home of the Georgia Festival of Trees!” said Stan Hall, CEO at Gas South District. “The festival is the premier event to kick off the holiday season, and with this year’s grand debut of the Pink Pig, it’s the perfect time for our Gwinnett community to embrace this beloved tradition.”
The Pink Pig is a pig-themed train for children and adults first created in 1953 by Rich’s. The new version will transport guests on a magical ride through the Georgia Festival of Trees and will be open each day from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1, except Nov. 27-28 when the festival will be closed for Thanksgiving. The Pink Pig will cost $5 per rider.
Pricilla the Pig was a staple of Atlanta’s Christmas Season beginning in 1953, when the original children’s train ride debuted at the Rich’s store downtown. The ride began as a monorail along the ceiling of Rich’s department store. The ride was later moved to the store’s roof and did a brief stint at Egleston Hospital.
“It’s an honor to bring back the Pink Pig to a new generation of Georgians,” said Georgia Festival of Trees Executive director, Angie Ulibarri. “Macy’s Pink Pig has been an iconic symbol of the holidays in Atlanta, and it’s exciting to officially ring in the holiday season with this timeless tradition.”
A new version of Pricilla graced the Macy’s store at Lenox Square starting in 2003 until she was retired in 2021. The train wove through a life-sized storybook that featured Priscilla and her friends.
The original pink pigs, Pricilla and Percival, now live at the Atlanta History Center.
Georgia Festival of Trees is an eight-day festival featuring a dazzling display of Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces and nativities for auction.
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Georgia Festival of Trees The Georgia World Congress Center is packed with Christmas trees this month! (William Humber/Georgia Festival of Trees)
Georgia Festival of Trees For the Georgia Festival of Trees. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees What will you see? (William Humber/Georgia Festival of Trees)
Georgia Festival of Trees Some pretty amazing Christmas trees... (William Humber/Georgia Festival of Trees)
Georgia Festival of Trees along with wreaths, gingerbread houses and other holiday decor. (Georgia Festival of Trees)
Georgia Festival of Trees Georgia Festival of Trees will kick off the holiday season with an eight-day festival Saturday, Nov. 18-Sunday, Nov. 26 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees It features a dazzling display of Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces and nativities for auction, live music and entertainment, Christmas Brick Challenge, kids’ activities and games, boutique gift shops, food carts and more. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees All proceeds from the event and holiday tree sales will benefit two local nonprofit organizations working to support survivors of human trafficking and end human trafficking: Street Grace and Atlanta Redemption Ink. The festival remains true to its mission: spreading holiday magic with a heart to end human trafficking. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees “As a child, I remember eagerly waiting for the Festival of Trees, and it’s incredible to now look around and see families in my own community creating their own memories at the Georgia Festival of Trees,” said Georgia Festival of Trees Executive Director Angie Ulibarri. “While we’re bringing back many parts that our community loves, including the auction, children’s activities, pictures with Santa, the Christmas Lego Challenge and of course the beautiful trees, we’re excited to partner with two new nonprofits as we further our mission to end human trafficking.” (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Each tree, wreath, centerpiece and nativity at the festival is designed, decorated and donated by individuals and organizations around the southeast, providing a variety of options for those looking to take home holiday decor. Trees and other decor are auctioned off both in-person and online during the festival. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees The auction is the main driver to support this year’s beneficiaries: Street Grace and Atlanta Redemption Ink. Street Grace is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to eradicate the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC). (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees The second beneficiary is local survivor-led nonprofit, Atlanta Redemption Ink (ARI), which focuses on transforming painful reminders of the past into symbols of hope. They offer tattoo removals, scar revision, and cover-ups to survivors of commercial sexual exploitation along with training from a lived experience lens and on tattoo iconography. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Tickets to the Georgia Festival of Trees start at $13.95 for children ages 3-12 and seniors ages 62 and up, and $18.95 for adults. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees These are trees and other items from the 2022 event. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from a recent Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on this month at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from a recent Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on this month at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from a recent Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on this month at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from a recent Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on this month at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from a recent Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on this month at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from a recent Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on this month at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from a recent Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on this month at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from a recent Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on this month at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from a recent Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on this month at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from a recent Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on this month at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from a recent Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on this month at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from a recent Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on this month at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos from the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
Georgia Festival of Trees Here are some more photos of the Georgia Festival of Trees. It's going on now through Nov. 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Nelson Hicks)
