After a five year absence, a longtime Atlanta holiday staple returns to the city for oinks of fun and memories.
On Nov. 23, the Pink Pig will open to a new generation of children as part of the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Arena. The train ride has been a landmark tradition throughout decades from many Atlanta natives.
The beloved holiday ride originated as Priscilla the Pink Pig in 1953 at the now-defunct Rich’s Department Store at 45 Broad Street, the current location of downtown Atlanta eateries and Georgia State University properties. The most recent version of the ride prior to next week’s opening was previously seen at Lenox Square, which first appeared at the mall in 2003 and closed operation in 2021.
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