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Weekend Roundup: Photos with Santa, PurpleStride 5K at Centennial Olympic Park

Atlantans took advantage of a beautiful day to run at Centennial Olympic Park while youngsters seized the opportunity to pose for photos with Santa.

November 14, 2015 Dunwoody - Oliver Membrillo (right) talks with Santa during the Dunwoody United Methodist Church Holiday Festival on Saturday, November 14, 2015. The 24th annual festival brought artists and crafters together to sell holiday themed items. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Dunwoody - Finley Maddox investigates wrapped boxes during the Dunwoody United Methodist Church Holiday Festival on Saturday, November 14, 2015. The 24th annual festival brought artists and crafters together to sell holiday themed items. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Dunwoody - Leslie Fisher (center) holds her son Lawson as she and her husband Rob coax their son and his brother Jackson to have a photo taken with Santa during the Dunwoody United Methodist Church Holiday Festival on Saturday, November 14, 2015. The 24th annual festival brought artists and crafters together to sell holiday themed items. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Dunwoody - Ornaments sit on display as Pam Tallmadge buys gifts during the Dunwoody United Methodist Church Holiday Festival on Saturday, November 14, 2015. The 24th annual festival brought artists and crafters together to sell holiday themed items. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Dunwoody - Lori Schuyler-Hickey shops during the Dunwoody United Methodist Church Holiday Festival on Saturday, November 14, 2015. The 24th annual festival brought artists and crafters together to sell holiday themed items. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Dunwoody - Trisha Trien hands over money as she buys gifts during the Dunwoody United Methodist Church Holiday Festival on Saturday, November 14, 2015. The 24th annual festival brought artists and crafters together to sell holiday themed items. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Ayanna Muhammad (left) and her sister Halimah work to hang a picture of their father before the start of the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Laurie Plath (center) and Kristen Nigro register to walk in the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Alex Payne (center) is scooped up by his cousin Jordan Payne as he plays in the leaves before the start of the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Sherri Grady hangs a picture of her mother before the start of the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Kaycie Smith (right) and Allie Rainbow decorate masks before the start of the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Jennifer Nealer (center) has Krysta Meyers put purple extensions in her hair before the start of the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Aubrey Carros (left) and hermother Tonya hang a tribute to Aubrey's grandmother before the start of the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Karen Williamson (center) glances at her sign as she, her son Ethan and step mother Linda wait for the start of the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Sporting angel wings, Amy Siggers (left), Rick Spano and Brittany Wetherhold wait for the start of the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Jose Garcia (center) warms up with stretches and zumba before the start of the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Sally Keichert (left) Gretchen Vaughan hold up wage hope sashes before the start of the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Sarah Tushin (bottom center) holds a wage hope sash as she waits for the start of the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Becca Sadri (center) holds up a sign in memory of Robert Sundberg as she walks in the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Simone Price exits Centennial Olympic Park as she walks in the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

November 14, 2015 Atlanta - Loyda Zimot (left) passes the Sky Wheel as she walks in the PurpleStride Atlanta 5k at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Participants raised over $265,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

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November 14, 2015 Dunwoody - Oliver Membrillo (right) talks with Santa during the Dunwoody United Methodist Church Holiday Festival on Saturday, November 14, 2015. The 24th annual festival brought artists and crafters together to sell holiday themed items. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

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