Purim Parade
Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Thousands of people participated in or watched Congregation Beth Jacob’s Purim Parade March 5.
Atlanta Jewish Academy representatives dance their way down LaVista.
Perfect weather enabled thousands of people to participate in or watch Congregation Beth Jacob’s 26th annual Purim Parade and Festival on Sunday, March 5, a week before the actual holiday. It took nearly 45 minutes for the entire procession of motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses, walkers and a kiddie train to make its way from the Toco Hills Shopping Center to Beth Jacob along LaVista Road. In the judging of the floats, Netzach Israel was the big winner, but it was hard to find any losers that day.
The AJT welcomes photos from all the Purim celebrations ahead. Email high-resolution photos with information about the events and the people in the photos to mjacobs@atljewishtimes.com.
Photos by Michael Jacobs
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- This Snow White comes with her own dwarfs.
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- There’s no doubt that Haman was no wise guy.
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- As the sign says, Beth Jacob is the Orthodox synagogue for all Waldos.
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- Chana Shapiro brings a vision of Lady Liberty to LaVista.
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- A quiet moment can mean a lot after the hubbub of the parade.
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- You’re never too young to join in a parade.
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- The judges keep a close eye on the passing entertainment.
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- A Great Dane finds a rare canine to look up to, albeit one on two legs.
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- Happiness is watching the Purim Parade roll by.
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- The Force is strong in this one.
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- Atlanta Jewish Academy representatives dance their way down LaVista.
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- Parade participants come in all shapes and sizes.
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- Purim is a time for witches to serve as train engineers.
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- The winning Netzach Israel float at the Purim Parade on March 5.
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- Torah Day School students show their school pride at the 2017 Purim Parade.
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- Spider-Man has fun on one of the inflatables at the post-parade carnival at Beth Jacob on March 5.
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- It’s a long way up and down the slide at the carnival at Beth Jacob on March 5.
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- The rides are always popular at the carnival at Beth Jacob.
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- Who’s that making balloon animals during the parade and carnival? It’s Raggedy Ann.
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- Congregation Or VeShalom participates in the Purim Parade on March 5.
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- Motorcycles at the annual Toco Hills Purim Parade are a bit more controlled and a lot more road-ready than a dirt bike decades ago.
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- Laser tag keeps many youngsters busy during the carnival March 5.
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- Even riding a float can wear you out.
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- Chaya Mushka Children’s House has a prominent, yellow presence at the Purim Parade on March 5, 2017.
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- A daddy is one popular form of Purim Parade transportation.
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- B’nei Akiva at the Purim Parade on March 5.
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