4th of july celebration!
Events around the city
ASO’s All-American Celebration
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra kicks off Independence Day weekend with musical fun and entertainment at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta. Festivities will begin Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. The Orchestra, led by conductor Bridget-Michaele Reischl, will perform patriotic sing-alongs with the U.S. Army Field Band Chorus, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, and feature post-concert fireworks. The ASO continues the holiday celebration with their summer concert series featuring Earth, Wind & Fire on Friday, July 2, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. Closing out the weekend of music will be Phish, who will play two concerts at the Amphitheatre on Saturday and Sunday, July 3–4, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for any of the ASO’s music series can be purchased at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office, tickets range from $27-$59. You can visit www.atlantasymphony.org or Ticketmaster.com for more information.
4th of July at Lenox Square 
Put on your red, white and blue, and head to Lenox Square for the largest fireworks show in the Southeast. Activities for the whole family include the Kid Zone, featuring giant slides, a rock wall, face painters, balloon artist, an obstacle course and more. Making a special guest appearance, legendary singer Martha Reeves will be belting out her classic hit song “Dancing in the Street”. Live musical entertainment begins at 6 p.m. on Lenox Square's outdoor main stage with the dazzling fireworks display beginning at approximately 9:40 p.m. WSB-TV Channel 2 will broadcast the festivities live beginning at 9 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in Atlanta's largest fireworks celebration. Admission is free. www.lenoxsquare.com.
Centennial Olympic Park's 4th of July Celebration
The annual festivities in the park begin with children’s activities from noon – 4 p.m., including arts and crafts, face painting, inflatables, stilt walkers and more. Meet Celebrity Chef Sara Moulton and sample some of her delicious, family-friendly recipes. Visitors can also relax on the Great Lawn and cool off in the world famous Fountain of Rings. The free musical entertainment begins at approximately 5 p.m. with R&B covers from the 911 band. The headliner at 8 p.m. is 80’s rock band the Smithereens. The finale of the evening is the Fireworks Spectacular, a truly amazing show framed by the Downtown skyline and synchronized to a special selection of patriotic music. For more information, please visit www.centennialpark.com.
Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park
Come celebrate in your red, white and blue and visit the only place in Atlanta to display fireworks three nights in a row. Atlanta’s largest Fourth of July celebration explodes with thrills and excitement at Stone Mountain Park with the Fantastic Fourth Celebration. The show will begin at 9:30pm with the Lasershow Spectacular™ and finish off with an out of this world fireworks display. The Lasershow and fireworks are free. Please come early and prepare for large crowds. Vehicle entry to the park is $10 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit. For further information please call (770) 498-5690 or visit www.stonemountainpark.com.
Red, White, & Whiskey Blue
The W Hotel in Buckhead-Atlanta invites you to begin your 4th of July celebration at Whiskey Blue. Located on the terrace of the W Hotel Buckhead, Whiskey Blue will be the ultimate hot spot for viewing Atlanta’s largest display of fireworks from Lenox Square. Doors will open at 5pm. Patrons are welcomed to purchase tickets in advance starting at $25 and can be purchased at www.ticketalternative.com and entering the code “Whiskey Blue”. For further information and to make a reservation please call (678) 500-3190.
Alpharetta’s 4th of July Celebration
The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department welcomes you to partake in an afternoon of fun and excitement at their 4th of July Celebration at Wills Park. This family-oriented community event offers activities for people of all ages including fireworks, face painting, games, arts & crafts, and a concert of patriotic music by the Alpharetta City Band. General admission is $3 per person. Bring your hunger and enjoy a variety of tasty treats. Alcohol, personal fireworks, charcoal grills, and non-permitted commercial grills are not allowed in the park. July 4th Celebration will be held rain or shine. For further information please visit www.alpharetta.ga.us or call 678-297-6140.
Mall of Georgia’s Fabulous 4th of July Celebration
Gather your friends and family and head over to the Mall of Georgia for a Fabulous Fourth of July, packed with great music, a movie and Gwinnett’s magnificent fireworks display. Festivities will be held on the lawn at The Village Amphitheater beginning at 2 p.m., with live music. The fireworks display will begin at dark. Immediately following the fireworks the movie Transformers will be shown under the stars on an enormous 42-foot screen. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, visit www.mallofgeorgia.com.
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