Forget Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Atlanta has Priscilla, Queen of the Mall.
And with her rosy cheeks and to-die-for long lashes, she looks fabulous for her age.
Priscilla is Macy’s Pink Pig, and she’s been a holiday tradition here in Atlanta for more than 50 years.
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The ride began in 1953 as a monorail along the ceiling of Rich’s department store. Years later, the monorails (another one had been added) were relocated to the downtown store’s roof. The ride later did a brief stint at CHOA’s Egleston Hospital.
In 2003, Priscilla found a new home at Lenox Square, on the upper-level parking deck near Macy’s.
The Pink Pig train ride carries kids and their parents "through a life-sized storybook that includes the original Pink Pig and other holiday friends. A portion of the proceeds from each ride benefits the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta," Macy's website states.
Since 2003, Priscilla has earned more than $800,000 for CHOA.
The Pink Pig Tent is already up, and rides began Nov. 2. But you have plenty of time to jump on. Priscilla will be at Lenox Square every day — except Nov. 24 (tree lighting), Thanksgiving and Christmas — through Jan. 5.
Each ride costs $3, with discounts for multiride tickets: two rides for $5.50; three rides for $7.50.
» Find more holiday happenings in our 2019 Winter Guide
DETAILS
Macy’s Pink Pig
Runs through Jan. 5
Lenox Square upper-level parking deck
3393 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
For more information, please call Macy’s Pink Pig Ride at 404-231-2796 or 404-231-2959.
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