FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2024
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF MARTALand THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and its public art program, Artbound, invite you to celebrate the holiday season with a trip through MARTALand, and enjoy live performances, prize giveaways, and MARTA holiday swag.
Kick off the season at the 2nd annual MARTA Holiday Market on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at West End Station. Explore unique gifts from local vendors, shop MARTA holiday merchandise, sample free treats, enjoy special entertainment and surprises, and be the first to see MARTA’s holiday themed buses.
“Our holiday market is the perfect opportunity to come together to kick start the season and get your hands on our always popular ugly holiday sweater,” said MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood. “This is also a chance for us to celebrate our customers and thank them for riding MARTA and supporting us year ‘round.”
The market and bus reveal are just the start of MARTA’s holiday events. You’re also invited to join us Thursday, Dec. 12, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at H.E. Holmes Station for a holiday customer appreciation event. Enjoy hot cider, cocoa, and holiday treats, shop MARTA’s holiday pop-up shop, spin the prize wheel for custom Breeze cards and swag, and bring the family to take photos with Santa, all while enjoying the sounds of DJ Sed the Saint.
MARTALand EVENTS:
Nov. 22 – Dec. 31: Free rides on the MARTA holiday buses
Enjoy a free ride on one of our custom holiday buses! These festive buses will rotate throughout our service area, bringing holiday cheer to neighborhoods across metro Atlanta.
Dec. 3 – 5: Surprise Rides
MARTA elves will be on the system handing out free Breeze cards!
Holiday Customer Celebrations
Enjoy candy and carols courtesy of the Tinseltones from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the following rail stations:
- Tuesday, Dec. 3: Doraville Station
- Thursday, Dec. 5: H.E. Holmes Station
- Tuesday, Dec. 10: Kensington Station
- Tuesday, Dec. 17: College Park Station
- Wednesday, Dec. 18: Lindbergh Center
- Thursday, Dec. 19: Airport Station
Streetcar Concerts
Get cozy on the Atlanta Streetcar and enjoy some live holiday music from noon to 3 p.m. on the following days:
- Friday, Dec. 6
- Saturday, Dec. 14
- Saturday, Dec. 21
Theatrical Performance
Performers from True Colors Theatre and OutFront Theatre will perform at Midtown Station on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from noon to 1 p.m.
For more details on MARTALand events visit MARTA.
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