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By Bob Pepalis
Host: City of CummingDate: 7/3/2013
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Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Cumming Fairgrounds
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Admission: Free
Details: The City of Cumming host one of the best July 3rd and 4th celebration’s around. The celebration begins on July 3rd at 6:00 p.m. with various vendors, inflatables for kids, a live band, spectacular fireworks display along with an all age dance contest immediately after the fireworks. Bring your blanket, set out on the lawn and enjoy the festivities. There is no admission or parking fee for the celebration! On July 4th come and enjoy the famous Steam Engine Parade beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Parade will include steam engines, antique tractors, antique cars and many other floats decorated in the spirit of the holiday.
Link: http://www.cummingfair.net/html/4th_of_july.html
Host: Red, White and Luau 4th of July Celebration
Date: 07/04/2013
Time: Dark
Location: Lake Lanier Islands Resort
Details: 12 - 7 pm Rock 100 live remote broadcast with Lyndsey & Axel; 4 - 6 pm Blair Crimmins & The HULAgans; 7 - 9 pm The Geeks
Link: http://www.lakelanierislands.com/events/calendar/sunsetcove/julyfourth
Host: Dahlonega Fourth of July Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dark
Location: University of North Georgia Campus
Details: A fun 5K and 10K race, a pet parade, a Patriotic Ceremony on the lawn of the Gold Museum, a watermelon cutting by The Dahlonega Nugget, an antique auto show and musicians filling the squareLink: http://dahlonega.org/index.php/festivals/440-4th-of-july-family-celebration.html
Host: American Legion Fireworks Display
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Laurel Park
Admission: $5
Details: Snow cones, hot dogs and other concessions will be sold by the Legion. Boat ramps will be closed for parking, but boaters are invited to launch at Clarks Bridge Park or Little River Park boat ramps and watch the fireworks from the water.
Link: http://www.hallcounty.org/news/full.asp?ID=2114
Host: Fourth of July in Alpharetta
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Wills Park
Details: Swimming, free entertainment, food vendors
Link: http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=954
Host: Roswell's 14th Annual July 4th Fireworks Extravanganza
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dark
Location: Roswell High School
Details: Carnival games begin at 5:30 p.m. Food by Shane’s Ribshack. Stage Performances: Big Biscuit 6 p.m.; Banks & Shane 7:30 p.m. Call 770-641-3705 for more information
Link: http://www.roswellgov.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=3856
Host: Legendary Fourth of July at Lenox Square
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Lenox Square
Details: For more than half a century, Lenox Square has celebrated with activities for the entire family,including games for children, musical entertainment, food concessions and fireworks.
Link: http://www.simon.com/mall/lenox-square/stream/legendary-4th-of-july-at-lenox-square-536984
Host: Alpine Helen Fireworks Display
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:15 PM
Location: Alpine Village Shoppes
Details: In honor of Helen celebrating 100 years, bring your lawn chairs and blankets and view the largest fireworks display ever seen in Helen!
Link: http://www.helenga.org/events/annual-fireworks-dusk-0
Host: Sandy Springs Stars and Stripes Celebration
Date: 7/6/2013
Time: 9:45 PM
Location: Concourse Corporate Center Lawn, Five Concourse Parkway
Details: Fireworks will illuminate the skies above the King and Queen buildings in Sandy Springs. Music from the band, Shiloh, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to pack a snack, bring a blanket, and enjoy an evening under the stars. Water stations will be located throughout the Concourse lawn. Pets, tents, outdoor cooking and personal-use sparklers will not be permitted.
Link: http://www.sandyspringsga.gov/fireworks
Host: Centennial Olympic Park’s 4th of July Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:40 PM
Location: Centennial Olympic Park
Details: The finale of the evening is Centennnial Olympic Park’s Fireworks Spectacular, Atlanta’s best fireworks display synchronized to a special selection of patriotic and popular music.
Link: http://gosoutheast.about.com/od/eventsfestivalsholidays/a/july_4th_2.htm
Host: Powder Springs’ Independence Day Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:45 PM
Location: Powder Springs Town Square
Details: The festivities begin at 4 p.m. with Scott Thompson performing. The GLOW Band will take the stage at 6:15 and 7:45 p.m. “Music, fun and games” in between the three scheduled musical performances. A patriotic programat 9:15 p.m., with the fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Link: http://westcobb.patch.com/groups/summer/p/powder-springs-set-to-celebrate-independence-day
Host: Prelude: Aurora Theatre Performance & Fireworks
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Lawn
Details: Open for lawn seating at 5:30pm, show starting at 7:30pm. Immediately following the concert will be a fireworks display accompanied by a live rendition of Stars and Stripes.
Host: Star-Spangled Snellville
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:15 PM
Location: Snellville Towne Green
Details: A fun afternoon and evening of music, food, games and fireworks. It all gets started on the Towne Green, located at the corner of Oak Road and US 78, beginning at 3 PM, and continues through the fireworks display, beginning around 9:15 PM.
Link: http://www.snellvillepride.com/event/star-spangled-snellville.html
Host: City of Canton Fourth of July Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: RiverStone Shopping Plaza
Details: Parade and entertainment in downtown Canton, fireworks display at RiverStone Shopping Plaza. 770.704.1500.
Link: http://www.cherokeechamber.com/specialEvents.htm
Host: Woodstock July 4th Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Target Shopping Plaza
Details: Woodstock Freedom Run at 7:30 am. Parade at 10 am. starts at Hwy. 92 (old WalMart/Furniture for Less Store). The Park at City Center (101 Arnold Mill Rd.) until 3 pm for food, live music. Fireworks at dusk
Link: http://www.woodstockga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1175
Host: City of Social Circle 4th of July Celebration
Date: 6/29/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Social Circle High School
Details: 6 p.m.-Parade Downtown; 7 p.m.-Gospel Concert, High School Field; Dark-Fireworks
Link: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102899986889-1090/SKMBT_C25313061019450.pdf
Host: City of Loganville
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dark
Location: Oasis Church
Details: 10 a.m.-Parade Downtown; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.-New Town Center, Parade, Hotdogs, Music, Kids Activities; Fireworks at Oasis at Dark
Link: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102899986889-1091/loganville.pdf
Host: City of Monroe
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dark
Location: Athens Tech-Walton Campus Football Field
Details: Music, Vendors, Kids Activities, Fireworks
Host: Marietta's Fourth in the Park
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dark
Location: Historic Marietta Square
Details: Marietta's Fourth in the Park begins at 10 a.m. and includes a parade, free live concerts, museum tours, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games and fireworks finale.
Link: http://www.travelcobb.org/events/Marietta-4th-of-July-Celebration/2098/202/
Host: Kennesaw’s Salute to America
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Kennesaw Depot
Details: Kennesaw’s Salute to America will feature live music and a streetmosphere of talented entertainers.
Host: Acworth Fourth of July Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Cauble Park
Details: Live music and fireworks at Cauble Park with the Paul Hand Band at 5 p.m. leading up to headliners "FLASHBACK" at 7 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Food vendors onsite.
Host: Oconee 4th of July Spectacular
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Oconee Veterans Park
Details: Artist Rachel O’Neal will warm the crowd followed by the band Julian Drive. Prince Avenue Worship Ministry is scheduled to perform and North Oconee High School senior Briauna Partain will sing the national anthem.
Host: 4th of July Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Lake Avondale
Details: Enjoy the festivities, including the parade and the fireworks at Lake Avondale. For information or to volunteer, contact Sondra Elek at sondra_elek@yahoo.com or 404-499-2525.
Host: Decatur Square Fourth of July Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 pm
Location: Decatur Square
Details: Pied Piper Parade winds through downtown Decatur. At 7 p.m., free musical entertainment starts in the square, followed by a fireworks show.
Host: City of Cartersville
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Dellinger Park
Details: Parade starts at 9 a.m. on Main Street. 10 a.m., festivities move to Dellinger Park with pony and camel rides, petting zoo, children's activities, crafts, musical entertainment and food. Fireworks at dusk.
Link: http://cartersville.patch.com/groups/summer/p/july-4-parade-fireworks-set-for-cartersville
Host: Auburn Independence Day Celebration
Date: 6/29/2013
Time: Dark
Location: Downtown Auburn
Details: It will be a great day, and night, of fun, food, entertainment, and our great fireworks display at night.
Link: http://www.cityofauburn-ga.org/calendar.aspx
Host: Duluth Celebrates America
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: Dark
Location: Scott Hudgens Park
Admission: Free Admission, but monetary donations will be accepted.
Details: Festivities begin at 5 pm will include live entertainment, food vendors, activities for the kids, fireworks display, the music of America’s 116th Army bands, & more.
Link: http://www.duluthga.net/department/main-street/duluth-celebrates-america/
Host: Mother's Finest Concert, Fireworks & Festival in Norcross
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Lillian Webb Park
Details: Hero at 6:30 pm, around 8 pm, “Mother’s Finest” performs. Fireworks follow.
Link: http://www.norcrossga.net/events/event-profile.php?Event_ID=1862
Host: Sugar Hill's Sparks in the Park
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 9:50 PM
Location: E.E. Robinson Park
Details: Enjoy a free night of live music, inflatable rides, a movie and fireworks. Concessions and food will be available. Transportation shuttle service provided. Movie screening (Lorax) follows fireworks.
Link: http://www.cityofsugarhill.com/content/62/119/2438/10069/default.aspx
Host: Braselton Festival & Parade
Date: 7/4/2013
Location: Braselton Park
Host: Lilburn's Sparkle in the Park
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dark
Location: Lilburn City Park
Details: Event will include music, food, and of course, fireworks. A1A,J immy Buffett Tribute Show, will perform a family-friendly concert
Host: Coolray Field
Date: 7/4/2013
Location: Coolray Field
Details: Start the weekend with a bang as we light up the night with a fireworks display after the game
Link: http://www.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t431&m=07&y=2013
Host: Mall of Georgia's 11th Annual Fabulous Fourth of July Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:15 PM
Location: Mall of Georgia
Details: The fireworks display will launch from the Nordstrom Overflow Lot. Attendees are not permitted to park or sit in sections of the Nordstrom Parking Lot.
Host: Stone Mountain Park's Fantastic Fourth Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Admission: $10
Link: http://www.stonemountainpark.com/events/Fantastic-Fourth-Celebration.aspx
Host: Stone Mountain Park's Fantastic Fourth Celebration
Date: 7/5/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Admission: $10
Link: http://www.stonemountainpark.com/events/Fantastic-Fourth-Celebration.aspx
Host: Stone Mountain Park's Fantastic Fourth Celebration
Date: 7/6/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Admission: $10
Link: http://www.stonemountainpark.com/events/Fantastic-Fourth-Celebration.aspx
Host: Old Fashion Fourth
Date: 7/4/2013
Location: Tugaloo State Park
Admission: $5
Details: Bicycle Parade through the Camp Ground at 10 am. Old Fashion Games at the Baseball Field at 11 am. At 3 pm, Putt-Putt Tournament for ages 12 and under.
Host: Salute To The Red, White And Blue Hometown Fourth Of July
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Downtown East Point
Details: Ferris wheel, rides, games, Watermelon Eating Contest, vendor market, musical performances, food court including Italian ice, funnel cakes, smoked and grilled meats, fried fish, beer and tropical drinks.
Link: http://www.downtowneastpoint.com/fourthofjuly/
Host: Callaway Gardens Star Spangled Beach Party
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Callaway Gardens Robin Lake Beach
Details: Beach activities, live music - headlined by the Swingin' Medallions, the FSU Flying High Circus and our annual Fireworks Extravaganza.
Link: http://www.callawaygardens.com/events/signature-events/july-fourth-star-spangled-beach-party
Host: Jekyll Island
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 pm
Location: Jekyll Island Beach
Details: Spend the day at the beach, by the pool, or at Summer Waves Water Park to stay cool while enjoying the day and stay for Fireworks to be launched from Jekyll Island Beach.
Link: http://www.jekyllisland.com/ai1ec_event/independence-day-celebration/?instance_id=43
Host: Savannah Riverfront's Fourth of July on the River
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Savannah Riverfront
Details: The Accomplices perform at 8:30 pm
Link: http://www.riverstreetsavannah.com/
Host: Six Flags Over Georgia July 4th Fest
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Six Flags Over Georgia
Admission: $20
Details: Fireworks display begins right after closing. Price is for parking only.
Link: http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/events/CalendarEvents.aspx
Host: Athens-Clarke County Star- Spangled Classic
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Bishop Park
Details: The event will include live music, games, food, inflatables and, back by popular demand, a Kids Patriotic Parade inside the park.
Link: http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/index.aspx?NID=2031
Host: Nash Farm
Date: 7/4/2013
Location: Nash Farm
Details: July 4th firework show that will light up the night sky, attendees can take part in a Car & Motorcycle Show, Firecracker 5K/10K Race, Bingo or sit and enjoy Live Music while at the park.
Host: Thunder Thursday Fireworks at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Date: 7/4/2013
Location: Atlanta Motor Speedway
Admission: $6
Details: Gates open at 6 p.m.; race starts at 7:30 p.m.
Link: http://www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/handler.cfm/template,video/cat_id,48685/?med_id=1538800
Host: Friday Night Drags & Show-N-Shine / Fireworks
Date: 7/5/2013
Location: Atlanta Motor Speedway
Admission: $8
Details: Gates open at 6 p.m.; drag elimination starts at 9:09 p.m.
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