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The Fourth of July holiday is a time for poolside fun, cooking out, enjoying cool
drinks and topping off the evening by viewing a fireworks display. There are
several locations in and around the FteporterNewspapers communities where
you can put a little “sparkle” into N yqur Fourth of July festivities this year.
Buckhead - Lenox Square
An Atlanta summer tradition for more than 50 years, Lenox Square will celebrate
the Fourth of July with musical entertainment, food concessions and the largest fire
works display in the Southeast. New in 2013, Lenox Square will showcase “Atlanta’s
Next Legend,” local singer Wesley Cook. Enjoy family-friendly fun outdoors in the
mall’s parking lot. Evening culminates with a signature, 20-minute fireworks dis
play, accompanied by a patriotic musical soundtrack.
When: Thursday, July 4, 10 a.m.-lO p.m. The mall’s shops and restaurants open 10
a.m.- 6 p.m.; live music gets under way at 6 p.m.; fireworks scheduled for approxi
mately 9:35 p.m.
Where: 3393 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, 30326, Lenox Square
How much: Free; no pets
For more information: 404-233-7575 or www.simon.com/mall/lenox-square
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Chamblee
Celebrate the holiday in Chamblee, beginning at 5 p.m. with a kids’ bike pa
rade from Chamblee Middle School to Keswick Park. Children will enjoy a mul
titude of activities, including train rides from 5-8 p.m. Bring a picket basket and
enjoy the sounds of the “Mike Veal Band,” and end your July Fourth evening
with a fireworks show.
When: Thursday, July 4, 5-10 p.m.; music by the “Mike Veal Band” at 6 p.m.;
fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Where: Keswick Park Soccer Field, 3496 Keswick Drive, Chamblee, 30341.
How much: Free admission. Concessions from local businesses will be available
throughout the evening.
For more information: www.chambleega.com, under the Parks & Recreation
link, or contact Loren Roberts at 770-986-5016 or lroberts@chambleega.com.
Buckhead - Atlanta History Center
Wrap up your Fourth of July week by experiencing what the holiday has meant
throughout American history. Take part in activities, demonstrations, and perfor-
Dunwoody
The annual Dunwoody Fourth of July parade, the largest in the metro area,
kicks off a morning of marching bands, clowns, candy, floats, antique cars, gov-
w ^ ernment officials and local celebrities. The 2.7-mile route, which winds through
mances that highlight Independence Day traditions from 1776 through today. Meet the city along Mount Vernon Road, with an end point at Dunwoody Village,
Thomas Jefferson and participate in a re-enactment of the signing of the Declara- features something for everyone. Post-parade festivities include barbeque, ven-
tion of Independence! Enjoy making and tasting hand-cranked ice cream, learning dor booths, kids’ activities and live entertainment. The event attracted over 2,500
historic dances and songs, sharing Fourth of July memories, and competing in lawn participants and 32,000 spectators in 2012.
games and trivia for patriotic prizes. When: Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m.
When: Saturday, July 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Parade steps off at Mount Vernon and Jett Ferry roads, Dunwoody,
Where: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, 30305. 30338, and ends in the Dunwoody Village parking lot.
How much: Included with general admission. Free parking; food available for pur- How much: Free.
chase; picnics welcomed. For more information: Call Pam Tallmadge at 770-393-9647 or
For more information: 404-814-4000 or go to: www.atlantahistorycenter.com.www.dunwoodyga.org/Dunwoody-4th-of-July-Parade
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^ Sandy Springs
r J The city of Sandy Springs
rolls out a fireworks show
in 2013, on July 6, from the
Concourse Corporate Center
lawn. Sit back and enjoy live
music, with fireworks set to
go off at 9:45 p.m. Water will
be available, and complimen
tary popsicles will help keep
kids cool. The public is en
couraged to pack snacks and
a blanket, and bring soft-sided
balls, Frisbees and other kid-
and crowd-friendly toys. Pets,
tents, outdoor cooking and
personal-use sparklers are not
permitted.
When: Saturday, July 6, 6:30
p.m.; live music by the band
“Shiloh” gets under way at
7:30 p.m.; fireworks sched
uled for 9:45 p.m.
Where: Concourse Corporate
Center, Five Concourse Park
way, 30328.
How much: Free admission.
Complimentary parking avail
able in parking decks Five and
Six; handicapped parking in
deck Four.
For more information:
www.sandyspringsga.gov or
call 770-730-5600.
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