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Carriage rides return to downtown Norcross

Beginning Dec. 2 through Dec 21, children and adults can enjoy free carriage rides 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in downtown Norcross. COURTESY CITY OF NORCROSS

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Beginning Dec. 2 through Dec 21, children and adults can enjoy free carriage rides 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in downtown Norcross. COURTESY CITY OF NORCROSS
By Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Nov 26, 2022

For more than 20 years, Joe Watkins has provided carriage rides in downtown Norcross as part of the city’s Christmas traditions. Beginning Dec. 2 through Dec 21, children and adults can enjoy the holiday lights 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Carriage rides are free to the public. Boarding takes place in front of Taste of Britain, 73 S. Peachtree St.

There will also be free holiday carriage rides around the historic town center during the city’s annual Christmas Village 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

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