Atlanta Jewish Life Festival set for March 1

The seventh annual Atlanta Jewish Life Festival (AJLF) will be held March 1 in the Oceans Ballroom at the Georgia Aquarium.

This year’s theme will be, “Decades and the Last 100 Years,” featuring a costume contest. Guests are asked to dress in attire specific to a certain decade, for example, the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, etc. Winners will receive cash prizes.

As always, community partners, representing local organizations, Jewish day schools, community businesses like Dressler’s, and more, will be on hand to meet with guests. Local artists will set up displays of their crafts and Judaica, and kosher food vendors will serve delicacies for purchase.

Jewish performers and a big band will provide the soundtrack, and children can participate in dancing lessons pertaining to music from specific decades. Children can also enjoy the Kids Zone (parents can enjoy it, too).

Tickets are $28 for adults; $15 for children; and $89 for a package of two adult tickets with up to four children’s tickets. Tickets can be paid for in advance via the festival website or purchased at the door.

The AJLF is Atlanta’s largest single-day festival promoting and celebrating Jewish and Israeli arts, food, music, and culture while connecting the community to local synagogues, nonprofits, and social action groups. The event aims to strengthen community connections to Jewish beliefs, traditions, and family.

The Oceans Ballroom is located on the first level of the Aquarium parking deck. Doors open at 12 p.m. and the festival runs until 4 p.m. Attendees can continue enjoying the Aquarium once the festival has ended.

The Georgia Aquarium is located at 225 Baker St. NW. For convenience, you can pay for parking online or in-person at the Aquarium parking kiosks located at the members’ entrance or information desk. If you purchase online, you will be asked to scan your parking ticket upon both entering and exiting the parking deck. Parking prices are $15 for Aquarium members or $25 for non-members.

For more information, please visit AtlantaJewishLifeFestival.com.