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
# posted by
Brian Vanderhoff @ 9:24 AM
Here is a listing of "Can't Miss" 4th of July Events:
Roswell Fireworks ExtravaganzaRoswell High School
11595 King Road
Roswell GA 30075
Families can bring chairs, blankets and picnics. Performances by Clark King at 4:30 p.m., Wichita, 5:30 p.m.; Big Biscuit Band, 6:30 p.m.; and Banks & Shane at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks at dark. Food is available; no alcohol.
"All American Fireworks Spectacular"Turner Field
755 Hank Aaron Drive S.W.
Atlanta GA 30315
Operation Homefront Georgia is to bring together volunteers from various branches of the U.S. military to carry a large American flag during pregame ceremonies. Fireworks follow the Braves-Astros game.
In-depth Braves coverage
Love the Lake Concert Series and FireworksCauble Park at Lake Acworth
4425 Beach St.
Acworth GA 30101
4 p.m. Cry in the Sun; 6 p.m. Redline; 8 p.m. Flashback. Fireworks at dusk. July 4.
Traditional concert series with three bands to keep attendees dancing until the fireworks show starts at dusk. There will be inflatables and food vendors. Shuttles from the Postal Service office, City Hall and Acworth First Baptist Church.
July Fourth Festivities and FireworksWills Park
11925 Wills Road
Alpharetta GA 30009
Children's activities and entertainment. Food vendors. On the Event Lawn behind Alpharetta Community Center.
All-American Celebration With the ASOVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park
2200 Encore Parkway
Alpharetta GA 30004
8 p.m. concert; 9:37 p.m. post-concert live WSB-TV’s HD broadcast of the fireworks from Lenox Square, Atlanta (Buckhead) July 4.Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" and "A Lincoln Portrait," with a surprise narrator. Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story"; Theofanidis' "Rainbow Body!"; Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture; and Sousa's "The Stars and Stripes Forever." Robert Spano conducts.
Lake Lanier Islands Fourth of July CelebrationLake Lanier Islands
7000 Holiday Road
Buford GA 30518
Live entertainment, games and music beginning at noon courtesy of B98.5 FM. Fireworks on the beach at dark.
Fantastic Fourth CelebrationStone Mountain Park
U.S. 78 East
Stone Mountain GA 30087
9:30 p.m. laser show followed by fireworks. July 3-5. Second laser show follows July 4 fireworks. (Daytime park hours 10 a.m.-8 p.m.)
July Fourth Salute to AmericaLenox Square
3393 Peachtree Road N.E.
Atlanta GA 30326
Activities include a Kid Zone featuring giant slides, a rock wall, face painters, balloon artist, an obstacle course. Live music begins at 6 p.m. with A1A Band; Party on the Moon at 7:30 p.m., Ashton Shepherd at 9:05 p.m. Fireworks display at about 9:40 p.m. Lenox Square and WSB-TV are hosts.
"Chamblee Rocks!"Keswick Park
3496 Keswick Drive
Chamblee GA 30341
3 p.m. children's carnival; 5 p.m. children's bike parade; 6 p.m. live music; 9 p.m. fireworks July 4.
An afternoon celebration featuring a children's carnival, bike parade, live music and demonstrations with an evening fireworks display. Food from local restaurants available.
Fourth of July CelebrationCentennial Olympic Park
265 Centennial Olympic Park Drive N.W.
Atlanta GA 30313
Children's activities include arts and crafts, performances, inflatables and stilt walkers. Free musical entertainment starts at 5 p.m. with a performance by the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. The evening culminates with a fireworks display synchronized with patriotic music.
Sparks in the Park 2008E.E. Robinson Park
Level Creek Road
Sugar Hill GA 30518
Includes inflatables, live entertainment from Dave Matthews Tribute Band, food and drinks vendors. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m., followed by a movie: "Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer." Parking and trams available at Sugar Hill Elementary and The Family Church beginning 6:15 p.m. Tram service continues until midnight.
Have a Safe & Happy 4th of July!!!Labels: 4th of july, acworth, Atlanta, celebrations, centennial olympic park, City of Roswell, Encore Park, fireworks, fourht of july, lexon square, sugar hill, turner field, verizon amphitheatre, Wills Park
# posted by
Brian Vanderhoff @ 9:39 AM
City of Woodstock Fireworks & Parade
10:00am: Parade
11:00am–3:00pm: Festival in the Park
Dusk: Fireworks off Hwy 92 at Target shopping ctr
Labels: fireworks, freedomfest parade, Georgia, Woodstock
# posted by
Brian Vanderhoff @ 8:56 AM
Show your patriotism by celebrating our Country’s Independence Day in Roswell with entertainment and a breathtaking fireworks display. This year’s July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza will take place at Roswell High School, located on King Road off of SR 92.
Activities begin at 4:30 p.m. with a carnival and inflatables and also include the following performances:
Clark King, Teen Roswell Rocks 2007 Winners at 4:30 p.m.
Wichita at 5:30 p.m.
Big Biscuit Band at 6:30 p.m.
Banks & Shane at 7:30 p.m.
Moby, a popular local radio personality, will emcee the event. At dark, a beautiful 40-minute fireworks display will be the highlight of the evening.
Bring your chairs, blankets and picnics for an old fashion family outing. Concessions will be available from Miller’s Ale House and Restaurant, not to mention cotton candy, snow cones and much more.
This year's sponsors include Regency Centers, Roswell Crossing Shopping Center, North Fulton Regional Hospital, Roswell Rotary, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and the Roswell Neighbor.
For more information, call 770.594.6406. Roswell High School is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free zone.
Labels: City of Roswell, fireworks, july 4th, roswell high school
# posted by
Brian Vanderhoff @ 8:54 AM
