Never Too Early for a Holiday Photo Op -- Christmas in July Party at Atkins Park July 25

Halfway to Christmas Day 2015, and there’s trending news about an anticipated Santa sighting at this Saturday’s Christmas in July party at Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland. Santa’s summer hangout glows with spiked eggnog, a gift giveaway, SweetWater Festive ale and a secret Santa you won’t want to miss. Starts at 9 p.m. on July 25 -- six months ‘til the big day, but who’s counting?

Chill Out with Atkins Park Tavern's Christmas in July

No matter if you’ve been naughty or nice this year, Christmas in July at both Atkins Park Tavern locations brings those on both of Santa’s lists together for a jolly old time on Wednesday, July 25. At Atkins Park Tavern in Smyrna, the festivities begin at 10 p.m. with Jägermeister and Sam Adams specials, Santa's naughty gift giveaway and party music "yule" love by DJ H. Atkins Park Tavern in Virginia Highland unwraps North Pole playtime at 9 p.m. Drink specials such as Jägnog (Jägermeister and eggnog) and buckets of Sam Adams join Santa's naughty gift giveaway. Add some Christmas cookies for all to share, DJ tunes and "Nightmare Before Christmas" on the big screen, and you’ve got yourself some wintry cheer that might just make you forget all about the grueling summer heat.  

Naughty or nice, it's Christmas in July at Atkins Park Tavern - & More - In This Week's Dish

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Santa's Sleigh Arrives Early at Atkins Park Tavern

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way to Atkins Park Tavern on Monday, July 25! Both locations of Atkins Park Tavern are getting into the holiday spirit a little early with the restaurants’ annual “Christmas in July” celebration sponsored by Jägermeister. Santa and his naughty Jäger elves will be at both locations all day to pass out fun giveaways. At the Virginia-Highland location, Atlantans can get away from the scorching heat with refreshing Jäger snow cones. The Smyrna location’s “Christmas in July” celebration will begin with live music from DJ Seven. The party starts at 9 p.m. at both locations and includes Peppermint Mojitos and delicious Christmas cookies as a cool holiday treat.

Atkins Park Tavern - Virginia Highland: 794 North Highland; 404 -876-7249.

Atkins Park Tavern - Smyrna: Market Village: 2840 Atlanta Road; 770-435-1887.