By Jenna Golf
Rockets will glare and bombs will burst in air as Reporter Newspapers communities celebrate the Fourth of July. Here are some places to sit back and celebrate the July 4 holiday by catching a parade or a fireworks show.
The annual Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade
What:
The largest parade in the state of Georgia promises marching bands, floats, clowns, animals and local celebrities. Music from the 116th National Army Guard will follow the parade, along with a presentation of parade awards. Hot dogs, BBQ and grilled sausages will also be available for purchase.
Where:
The parade will start at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Jett Ferry roads, and proceed to Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody, 30338.
When:
The parade steps off Friday, July 4, at 9 a.m.
How much:
Free
For more info:
Lenox Square’s 55th annual Legendary Fourth of July Festivities
What:
The celebration offers music from Sons of Sailors, an Athens-based band, and Party on the Moon, a cover band from Atlanta. There will also be a Kid Zone and food concessions. The evening will culminate with a fireworks show.
Where:
Lenox Square Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, 30326
When:
Friday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The mall’s shops and restaurants will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., music will begin at 6 p.m., and the fireworks show will start at about 9:40 p.m.
How much:
Free
For more info:
www.simon.com/mall/lenox-square
The Peachtree Road Race
What:
Atlanta’s annual 10K race invites runners to celebrate the Fourth of July. Registration is full, but volunteers and spectators are welcome.
Where:
The race starts at Lenox Square in Buckhead and travels down Peachtree to 10th Street in Midtown. The finish is located on 10th Street just outside of Piedmont Park.
When:
The race begins with the wheelchair race at 6:45 a.m. and continues until the last official start time at 9:05 a.m.
How much:
Free
For more info:
Sandy Springs’ Stars and Stripes Celebration
What:
The city of Sandy Springs’ Fourth of July celebration (taking place Saturday, July 5) includes a performance by the band Shiloh and a fireworks show. Guests are invited to bring a snack and a blanket to enjoy the evening on the lawn, but pets, tents, outdoor cooking and sparklers are prohibited.
Where:
The Concourse Corporate Center Lawn, 5 Concourse Parkway NE, 30328
When:
Music kicks off at 7:30 p.m., followed by the fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. (Saturday, July 5)
How much:
Free
For more info:
Chamblee’s Fourth of July Celebration
What:
The event will feature concessions from popular food trucks, a bike parade from Chamblee Middle School, activity booths, train rides and a cornhole tournament. The band The Mustangs will perform. The evening concludes with a fireworks show.
Where:
Keswick Park Soccer Field, 3496 Keswick Drive, 30341
When:
Concessions and activity booths are open from 5 to 9 p.m.; the parade starts at 5 p.m.; train rides from 5 to 8 p.m.; the cornhole tournament is at 6 p.m.; music from 6 to 9 p.m.; and the fireworks show will begin at 9:15 p.m. or after dark.
How much:
Free
For more info:
Annual Chastain Park Fourth of July Parade
What:
Chastain Park invites families and friends to the 7th annual parade. Children are encouraged to decorate their bikes, tricycles, scooters and more, and join in the parade. The celebration will continue at the Chastain Pool.
Where:
Parade route starts at the intersection of Dudley Lane and West Wieuca, and continues down West Wieuca to Pool Road.
When:
Parade lineup starts at 11 a.m., beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at noon. The pool celebration will be from noon to 3 p.m.
How much:
Free
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