What better way to spend your July 4th holiday than celebrating close to home with family and friends? The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department has planned a fun and festive holiday celebration for all ages to enjoy at Wills Park! There are so many things to see and do! All you will need is a blanket or lounge chair, tailgate party, and Independence Day spirit!
Cool off during the heat of the day by taking a dip in the Alpharetta City Pool, which will be open to the public from 10am to 6pm. General admission is $3 per person. The Alpharetta Golden Age Club will sell hot dogs, pizzas, candy, sodas, and other tasty treats at the pool throughout the day and night.
Children’s activities including inflatables, face painting, and balloon artist/magician Tommy Johns will be located on the Event Lawn behind Alpharetta Community Center from 5pm to 8pm. Play ‘n’ Trade of Alpharetta/Milton will be located near Wacky World Playground providing opportunities for families to play Rock Band! All children’s activities are free of charge!
At 6pm, the Alpharetta City Band will strike up the band and play a patriotic medley guaranteed to bring out your American pride and spirit! Following the City Band, sit back and listen to your favorite country and classic rock tunes performed by Serious Business, a local band based in Alpharetta. Serious Business will perform until 9pm.
Forget your picnic? No worries! Food vendors including Shane’s Rib Shack, The Varsity, Good Eats, Ben & Jerry’s, Repecci’s Italian Ice, Paradise Snow, Down Home Café, and Dippin’ Dots will be located throughout the entire park from 5pm until approximately 9:30pm. Be sure to bring your hunger and enjoy the tasty delicacies and treats that will be available.
Weather permitting, free tethered hot air balloon rides compliments of RE/MAX of Georgia will be available on Baseball Field D from approximately 6pm to 9pm. Space will be extremely limited. Participants must sign a liability waiver before riding (parent or guardian must sign for minors), and children age 6 and under are not permitted to ride.
After an afternoon of fun, kick back, relax, and marvel at the spectacular fireworks display that will light up the Alpharetta sky! Our show begins at dusk and is a fitting tribute to the spirit of Independence Day! You won’t want to miss it!
As a reminder: alcohol and personal fireworks are not allowed on City property. Officials with the City of Alpharetta Department of Public Safety will be in full force at the park throughout the day to ensure the safety of all park visitors. Old Milton Parkway between Roswell Street and Wills Road will be closed when the parking lots become full. A park map with activities and traffic plan will be available on the City’s website in late June. The July 4th Celebration will be held rain or shine, but some activities may be limited in the event of inclement weather.
For more information, please visit the City’s website at www.alpharetta.ga.us. Questions? Email recreation@alpharetta.ga.us or call 678-297-6140.
Labels: 4th of july, Alpharetta, fireworks, Wills Park
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 9:24 AM
