The Lighting of Atlantic Station Kicks Off the Holiday Season

Though Thanksgiving isn't over yet, holiday fevor has already taken hold in shopping malls across the country. This Saturday, November 22,Atlantic Station joins in the wintery fun with a full day of festivites and 250,000 twinkling lights. This free event will feature the lighting of the 50-foot tall Christmas tree as well as a performance by Ed Roland from Collective Soul.

The celebration marks the start of Atlantic Station's holiday-season activities, including horse and carriage rides, a children's train ride and a realistic snowfall that will transform the Central Park area into a winter wonderland.

If you can't make it to Midtown, The Lighting of Atlantic Station will be shown live on WXIA-TV (NBC) at 7:30 p.m.

Check out our round-up of local tree lighting celebrations to find an event near you!