4th annual Thanksgiving Carnival

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4th annual Thanksgiving Carnival

Atlantans turned out for 4th annual Thanksgiving Carnival at Greenbriar Mall Tuesday, which featured performances from Ludacris, Lloyd, Gucci Mane and others.

Grammy Award-winning producer Polow da Don played host Tuesday to the 4th annual Thanksgiving Carnival at Greenbriar Mall in Southwest Atlanta. A series of artists and Atlanta figures attended the annual community event, which included a turkey giveaway, carnival rides, and music.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed addressed the crowd Tuesday at the Greenbriar Mall parking lot, which was lit up by concert stage and carnival rides.

Atlanta producer Polow da Don (right) introduces Atlanta native and co-host Big Boi, who was among the series of artists who performed.

Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris co-hosted the event.

The crowd became exuberant when Grammy winning rapper Ludacris took the stage.

Atlanta producer Polow da Don, a co-founder of Foundation F.O.C.U.S., managed the sounds on stage. Foundation F.O.C.U.S. sponsored an essay contest that would pay one family's house payments for a year.

Monique Rivarde, the mother of 18-year-old Bobby Tillman, who was beaten to death at a party in Douglas this month, thanks the audience for their support.

Rapper Waka Flocka Flame did his best Willow Smith impression.

The Rich Girls - featuring Lyndriette, Audra, Brave and Seven - performed songs off their forthcoming debut album.

Waka Flocka Flame jumped off the stage and mingled with the crowd during his performance.

R&B singer Lloyd dazzled the crowd with his dance moves.

DJ Holiday (from left), Gucci Mane, DJ Greg Street, and Wacka Flocka Flame acknowledge the crowd.

It's just like Disneyworld! Kids at the Thanksgiving Carnival take a spin in the tea cups.

Carnival rides were part of the fun at the event. Here, kids enjoy a ride on the carousel.

Of course, the main event at the Thanksgiving Carnival were the 1,000 free turkeys. Here one lucky recipient receives her bird.

The Thanksgiving Carnival drew a large crowd to Greenbriar Mall as many hoped to make their Thanksgiving dinner more affordable by scoring a free turkey.

This group was all smiles after receiving their free turkeys at the Thanksgiving Carnival.

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Grammy Award-winning producer Polow da Don played host Tuesday to the 4th annual Thanksgiving Carnival at Greenbriar Mall in Southwest Atlanta. A series of artists and Atlanta figures attended the annual community event, which included a turkey giveaway, carnival rides, and music.

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