The City of Kennesaw will celebrate the start of the Christmas holiday season on Saturday, December 6, 2025 with a Holly Days Parade and Santa at the Depot.
The festivities begin at 11:30 am with a parade on Main Street, featuring costumed characters, designer floats, marching bands, and Santa’s sleigh.
Pictures with Santa will be available from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at Depot Park. Free walk-up and reserved photo sessions are available, and pre-registration required for reserved sessions.
Event Schedule:
- 11:30 am – Santa Parade
- 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm – Photos with Santa (register online)
Parade Route:
The parade route will start at Adams Park; left on Watts Dr., left on Main St. (headed north); and to Park Dr. and a left on Park Dr. (back into Adams Park).
For weather updates, please visit:
Facebook.com/KennesawParksRecreation
Address:
2828 Cherokee St.
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Date:
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Hours:
- 11:30 am – Santa Parade
- 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm – Photos with Santa
Parking:
- Adams Park & the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive
- Along Lewis Street, between North Main Street & Dallas Street
- Surface Parking behind Revival on Main (access entrance from Watts Drive)
- First floor of the parking deck at Revival on Main (access entrance from Watts Drive)
- Handicap ONLY parking is available in the lot at the intersection of North Main Street & Moon Station Road.
For more information, please call the Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department at (770) 422-9714.
Will this event still be held with the rainy weather?
Will the parade begin at noon or 1:00? Thanks
Hi Claire,
The 2013 parade begins at noon.
Hi,
Are the pictures with Santa free? You just bring your own camera?
Yes, they are free, byoc..
Who were the winners in the float design?
Yes, please post the winners.