The 4th of July holiday is here with plenty of food, fun and fireworks to go around!
EVERY MONDAY
Garden Tour. Led by Horticulturist Janet Rigsby. Free tour of the historic gardens at Barrington Hall. Begins at the main house back porch. No reservations are necessary. 9:30am. Free. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell 30075. More info: roswellgov.com.
EVERY THURSDAY
Ukulele Club at JMEC. Come and learn new songs and enjoy playing your Ukulele in a group setting. Players will learn chords and strumming techniques while learning new songs. Family discount – Only $10 for additional family members. 6-7pm. $49 for 4 one hour sessions. Jennings Music & Education Center, 3595 Canton Road Suite 108, Marietta 30066. More info: 770-425-2560 or jenningsmusic.com.
JUNE 5-JULY 22
Roswell Summer Puppet Series. Nationally-renowned puppeteers bring all varieties of puppets and marionettes to the stage for a collection of whimsical and captivating performances. Monday-Saturday: 10am. Additional shows Wednesday and Friday: 1pm. No performance on July 4th. Tickets: $5/person or $30/person for summer pass. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. More info/tickets: 770-594-6232 or www.roswellpuppets.com.
JUNE 30 – JULY 16
Jukebox Giants: Motown and More! This stellar show will transport any music lover on a trip back to the golden age of classic pop and Motown music, featuring everyone’s favorite hits from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. The Strand’s biggest show of the summer! Tickets $25. Fridays and Saturdays: 7pm. The Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.
JULY 1
Roswell Riverside Sounds presented by the City of Roswell. Featuring Asheville music ambassadors, The Fritz. Free. 7-9pm. Food trucks 6-9pm. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. More info: 770-641-3705 or www.roswellriversidesounds.com.
JULY 5
Your Food Your Fuel. Wednesday, July 5 | 10am-11:30am. Free/Registration required. Join Gretchen Earwood with Kaiser Permanente to learn about the importance of having a balanced diet. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. 770-509-4900.
Fourth of July Festivities
Our nation’s birthday is celebrated coast to coast with fireworks, picnics and festivals. Metro Atlanta is no different. Several cities have Fourth of July events that offer a fun time for your family. Here are some great ways to celebrate Independence Day that are just a short drive away:
KENNESAW – July 1
Star Spangled Spectacular Saturday and Family Fun Festival sponsored by Kennesaw State University. This annual event features a family fun festival followed by a patriotic concert with performances by the KSU Big Band and KSU Summer Orchestra, closing with a spectacular fireworks finale. Pre-concert family festival activities start 4pm. Concert begins 7:30pm. FREE. Kennesaw State University Campus Green, 565 Cobb Avenue.
ACWORTH – July 4
Concert and Fireworks sponsored by The City of Acworth the Acworth Business Association. Live music will start at 4pm. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30pm. Food vendors will be on site. Free admission. Free shuttle service starting at noon available from Downtown Acworth. Located at Lake Acworth Beach at Cauble Park, 4425 Beach Street, Acworth. More info: 770-917–1234 or visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.
ALPHARETTA- July 4
Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends at Wills Park! Live music starts at 6pm, featuring local bands: Alpharetta City Band and Serious Business. The spectacular fireworks display begins at dusk. Fireworks will be shot regardless of the weather conditions. Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. More info: 678-297-6130 or www.alpharetta.ga.us.
DUNWOODY– July 4
Annual Dunwoody 4th of July Parade hosted by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and the Dunwoody Crier newspaper. Begins at 9am. Features marching bands, local celebrities, and floats. Festival with live entertainment, activities, children’s area, and Dunwoody United Methodist Boy Scout barbeque. Parade starts at the intersection of Mt. Vernon Road and Jett Ferry Road, follows west on Mt. Vernon to Dunwoody Village at 5483 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. Spectators are encouraged to set up chairs along Mt. Vernon and Dunwoody Village Parkway. This year’s theme: A Small Town in a Big City. More information: 770-354-7653 or www.dunwoodyga.org.
EAST COBB – July 4
Membership Appreciation Day hosted by Indian Hills Country Club (IHCC) featuring fireworks at dusk. IHCC allows the community to come by and grab a seat on the lawn and enjoy the fireworks extravaganza. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta/East Cobb
MARIETTA – July 4
Fourth in the Park Celebration presented by Marietta Parks and Recreation. Parade starts 10am at Roswell Street Baptist Church, 774 Roswell Street SE, Marietta, and ends at Marietta Square/Glover Park. Followed by concerts, museum tours, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games. Fireworks finale at 9:30pm in Glover Park/Marietta Square. More info: 770-794-5601 or www.mariettaga.gov.
POWDER SPRINGS – July 4
Independence Day Celebration featuring live entertainment by the Glow Band, children’s activities, food and fireworks at dark. 7pm-10pm. Historic Town Square, 4488 Pineview Drive, Powder Springs. More info: 770-943-1666 or www.cityofpowdersprings.org.
ROSWELL – July 4
3rd Annual Barbeque and Bluegrass 4th of July Celebration on the grounds of Barrington Hall. The King Family, who built Barrington Hall, held a 4th of July Barbeque for their friends and neighbors in the 1800’s. Their tradition is re-created with live music, barbecue, beer, soft drinks and desserts for sale. A children’s area will feature games and crafts. Free. 10am-4pm. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info:770-640-3855 or www.roswellgov.com.
ROSWELL – July 4. Annual Fireworks Extravaganza presented by the City of Roswell. Live entertainment, children’s carnival, and food trucks. The fun starts at 5:30pm. Fireworks at dark. Roswell High School football field, 11595 King Road, Roswell. More info: 770-641-3705 or www.roswellgov.com.
WOODSTOCK –July 4
Freedom Fest begins at 10am with a parade starting at Woodstock Elementary, 230 Rope Mill Road, traveling down Main Street to Sam’s Club at Hwy 92. Food vendors, children’s activities, musical entertainment, and crafts until 3pm at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road, downtown Woodstock. Fireworks begin at dusk behind the Target Shopping Center at Hwy 92 and I-575. More info: www.woodstockga.gov.
