She’s pink, she oinks and she’s back. After fifty-five years, Priscilla the Pink Pig still celebrates Christmas in Atlanta. Setting out on a journey that will remind native Atlantans of an old holiday tradition while creating new holiday memories for everyone. From its 1953 debut as a children’s ride at the downtown Rich’s, many generations of Atlanta residents have ridden the pink pig into the holiday season, and not to mention millions, have worn “I Rode the Pink Pig” stickers with pride.
History of the Pink Pig
The Pink Pig began as a child-size monorail that circled the toy department in the old downtown Atlanta Rich’s. After a number of years, it was moved to the rooftop of the old building. The front car of the train had the pink pig’s face, and the last car had a curly tail. The original train featured Priscilla the Pig, and a second train was later added to the track named Percival.
After the closing of the downtown store, the Pink Pig was set up at the Festival of Trees at the World Congress Center in Atlanta. During the Rich’s-Macy’s era, a new and improved Pink Pig was created. However, the monorail was replaced with a child-sized train. The train was set up on the upper-level of the parking deck at Lenox Square Mall under an enormous pink tent. The original Pink Pig monorail cars were restored in Sugar Hill Georgia and can now be found at the Atlanta History Center where they are exhibited.
Where to Find the Pink Pig in 2008
This year the ride will take place below the large tent at the Lenox Square Mall. The ride travels along train tracks to carry children and parents through a life-sized storybook that includes the original Pink Pig and her friends. Macy’s is encouraging Atlantans to celebrate family memories this holiday season along with Priscilla, an Atlanta holiday tradition. So get out of your Atlanta apartment and visit the Pink Pig and create a new holiday tradition. Children and adults are sure to have a fun, festive time.
The Macy’s Pink Pig will ride until January 4th at Lenox Square located at 3393 Peachtree Rd in Buckhead. Tickets are available for $3 at the Pink Pig kiosk inside Lenox Square. A portion of the ride’s proceeds will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
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Where would I find a market for the Priscilla Pink Pig doll? Thank you.