MARTA invites public to enjoy free trips on holiday-themed buses – Decaturish

Atlanta, GA — Tis the season to ride the bus.

MARTA and Artbound, the transit authority’s art program, is inviting the public to visit “MARTA Land.”

“Throughout the month of December, there will be customer appreciation events, live music and performances, Breeze card giveaways and free rides on MARTA’s holiday-themed buses,” the announcement from MARTA says. “The season kicks off with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) ‘Season on the Square’ on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Colony Square in Atlanta. The event replaces the annual parade and features bands, street performers, and family entertainment. MARTA continues its partnership with CHOA and will unveil its holiday-themed bus at the celebration from 10 a.m. until noon.”

Here’s the full schedule of events:

Dec. 4 – 31

Customers can enjoy free rides on the MARTA holiday buses.

Be on the lookout for one in your neighborhood!

Dec. 6 – 14

Customer appreciation celebrations with music from the Tinseltone Carolers, hot chocolate, a holiday photo booth, and giveaways from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the following locations:

Tuesday, Dec. 6

West End Station

Wednesday, Dec. 7

Indian Creek Station

Thursday, Dec. 8

Lindbergh Center Station

Monday, Dec. 12

H.E. Holmes Station

Tuesday, Dec. 13

Doraville Station

Wednesday, Dec. 14

Five Points Station

True Colors Theatre presents a special holiday performance by India Tyree (click here) and Maiesha McQueen (click here)

Monday, Dec. 19

Clayton County Justice Center Transit Hub

Wednesday, Dec. 21

Airport Station

Dec. 19 – 21

MARTA elves will journey across our service area spreading holiday cheer and gifting 500 Breeze cards to bus riders.

To view MARTA’s holiday service schedule visit MARTA (itsmarta.com).

Here’s a flyer for the event:

Image provided by MARTA

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