Written by | Ray Cornelius

Decatur’s Bessie Branham Park was transformed into a “Winter Wishland” on Sunday afternoon as hundreds of children gathered to receive gifts for Christmas. The free event was hosted by hip-hop superstars Future and Mike Will Made-It and their Free Wish and Making Wishes Matter Foundations.

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Festivities began at 3 p.m. and featured a myriad of activities including face painting, card games, a Christmas photo booth, dance contests, toy balloon making and photos with Santa Claus. Children also had the opportunity to win door prizes including boys and girls bicycles. There were also a number of musical performances including Decatur’s own Hollywood Dollz, Dri Jack featuring JK Howells and Kandi Burruss’ new singing trio Glamour.

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In addition to the toys, attendees were also able to buy winter coats with their “Winter Wishland” money. This is the third year that Future and Mike Will Made-It have provided a holiday winterfest for underpriveleged youth and families in Atlanta and Decatur.

Way to go HIP-HOP!

Check out more photos below:

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Taking photos with Santa Claus

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Toy Balloon Making

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Bicycle winner

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Face Painting

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Dri Jack and JK Howells performing holiday music

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Christmas Photo Booth

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Kids receiving their winter coats

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Satchel B. Jester, Victor Williams, Dri Jack and JK Howells

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Glamour – Moriah, Kaylan and Lady

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Hollywood Dollz who performed their single “Too Cute

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Mike Will Made-It

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Future with Winter Wishland Coordinator

Photo Credits: RayCornelius.com

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