Holiday Traditions in the South: The Pink Pig
When you think about of some of the holiday season, what typically comes to your mind? Ornaments? Wreaths? Lights ? Candy Canes? The Pink Pig?
Wait a minute - did that last line read The Pink Pig? Now, what does that have to do with the holidays?
Actually, a lot; especially if you’ve spent some of your holiday season in Atlanta, Ga.
The Pink Pig, named Priscilla, is a loved icon of Atlanta. The ride debuted in 1953 at the downtown Rich’s store, and took children to a “new height” as they travel around the toy department. Retiring in the 90’s, Priscilla was brought 
back to the Macy’s Lenox Square Mall for the 50th anniversary. Such a hit with the young and the old, she continues to offer rides every holiday season.
Okay, so the setting has changed. Instead of being inside of a department store, she has her own 170-foot themed tent, located at the Macy’s upper-level parking deck. No longer circling the roof, she now take riders on a journey through a storybook where they can meet some of her friends. And it’s not .25 anymore, but $3 (a portion of the fee is donated to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.) 
You can’t leave without purchasing your own stuffed pink pig or other pink pig item so you can always remember your ride on this Atlanta favorite.
QUICK TAKE
What: The Pink Pig at Macy’s Lenox Square
When: through January 4 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Where: in a 170-foot themed Pink Pig tent at Macy’s upper-level parking deck
Time: hours vary (PDF file)
Cost: $3 for one ride; $5.50 for two rides; $7.50 for three rides
tickets can be purchased at the ticket kiosk
you can also download a 2-for-1 coupon (PDF file) that’s good through January 1 (not valid for November 24 - 27 and December 22-25)
Tip: try to ride Priscilla early or late in the evening! The lines can get long in the afternoons and early evening
Photo credits: (top left) Pink Pig, Pink Pig, flickr, creative commons by rex libris; (top right) Pink Pig Baby! flickr, creative commons by hyku; (bottom left) Neon Up-Close, flickr, creative commons by hyku
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