Kick off your Independence Day holiday at Kennesaw State University’s 10th Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular. This free, annual event is held on the KSU Campus Green in the heart of KSU’s Kennesaw Campus and features a patriotic concert with performances by the KSU Big Band and KSU Summer Orchestra followed by a spectacular fireworks finale. In addition to the concert, be sure to arrive early beginning at 5 p.m. to enjoy the Family Fun Festival featuring games, inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, food trucks, vendors and exhibits from the KSU community and beyond, and more.

Cost: Free

Time: Starts 5:30pm

Location: Campus Green, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw 30144

For more info: arts.kennesaw.edu/music/star-spangled-ksu.php

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