The Avenue East Cobb is donating all proceeds from special holiday event ticket sales to the Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta.
The Habitat branch announced the news on Wednesday, with the retail center set to put tickets on sale starting next week. Sales begin at 9 a.m. next Monday, Nov. 8.
Those events include Experiences With Santa and Storytime With Santa, which runs from Dec. 1-23.
“We are so grateful Avenue East Cobb selected us as its holiday giveback partner, which will help empower the families we serve during a season that can be tough for many to enjoy,” Jessica Gill, CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta, said in the release.
Other ticketed events at The Avenue East Cobb include Letters to Santa on Dec. 1, Christmas Crafts With Santa on Dec. 8, Canvases + Cocoa on Dec. 15 and Milk + Cookies on Dec. 22.
The Habitat chapter will participate in each event, offering more information on the organization’s mission and how to get involved.
“Everybody loves a reason to get together for the holidays, and what could be better than celebrating the season while also supporting those in need,” Madison Murphy, marketing manager at Avenue East Cobb, said in the release. “We’re thrilled to bring these experiences back to AEC and look forward to contributing toward the wonderful work Habitat for Humanity does in the community.”
For more about The Avenue East Cobb’s holiday programming and to purchase event tickets click here.
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After previously being staged in multiple venues at the Catholic Church of St. Ann, the 2022 Apple Annie Arts and Crafts Show will be held in one place—the church’s new parish hall.
The 41st annual show takes place Friday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parish Life Center at St. Ann (4905 Roswell Road).
It’s organized by the St. Ann’s Council of Catholic Women as a fundraiser for the parish and local charities.
More than 100 artisans will be selling handmade crafts including holiday décor, woodworking, painting, jewelry, stained glass, fabric crafts, and more.
The St. Ann preschool also will be selling baked goods and the Apple Annie Café in the new parish hall will be serving soups, sandwiches and beverages.
There will be raffle prizes, including a handmade quilt.
Admission is $5 for ages 13 and older and is valid both days. Strollers are not permitted.
Parking is available at the church and at The Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (1795 Johnson Ferry Road), with free shuttle service.
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The United Methodist Women’s ministry at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in East Cobb will be holding its Holly Jolly Craft Show in November.
The show will take place on Friday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church (1770 Johnson Ferry Road).
The show features more than 50 arts and crafts vendors, a silent auction, door prizes, a bake sale and frozen meal sales, as well as a quilt drawing and a gift basket drawing.
There also will be photo opportunities with Santa Clause and baked good made during the show.
Admission is free to the public; all proceeds from the sale benefit the Mt. Zion UMW’s work with charities helping women and children.
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The signature event in Cobb County for Independence Day is the parade and Glover Park celebration in the City of Marietta on Monday, but there are plenty of other events around the county and in East Cobb to enjoy the holiday.
The Mohs family fireworks in East Cobb in 2021.
In East Cobb, the Mohs family will be setting off “professional quality” fireworks around 9 p.m. or sunset at their home at 465 Shadowlawn Road.
That’s three houses up from the intersection of Paper Mill Road, and you’re asked to park in the parking lot at Sope Creek Elementary School (3320 Paper Mill Road).
They said NO parking will be allowed along Shadowlawn or in the Mohs driveway, but there will be transport via a neighbor’s golf cart between the home and the school parking lot for those needing a lift.
In a NextDoor post(which includes a video of last year’s fireworks), Diana Mohs said attendees are welcome to bring blankets or folding chairs, and can arrive early to take a garden tour and visit the Koi fish pond.
The fireworks should last 30-45 minutes, and kids will get glowsticks. Bottled water and some snacks will be provided.
In Marietta, the Let Freedom Ring Parade begins at 10 a.m. Monday at Roswell Street Baptist Church and continues east on Roswell Street to the Square.
More than 110 entries, 2,000 participants and an estimated 30,000 spectators are expected.
IF YOU’RE GOING: The Marietta Police Department said that roads along the parade route will close 45 minutes before and during the parade, and that roads surrounding the Square will be closed all day.
WHAT’S ON TAP: The Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., featuring free live concerts, arts and crafts show, food and carnival games, followed by fireworks at dark.
Here’s the full schedule:
10 a.m. Let Freedom Ring Parade
10 a.m.-9:00 p.m Festival – Arts & Crafts, Kid’s Zone, Festival Food, Free Concerts
12 p.m. Concert featuring Scott Thompson
2 p.m. Bell Ringing Ceremony
2:30 p.m. Concert featuring the Atlanta Concert Band
7 p.m. Concert featuring Josh Jones
8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Concert featuring Departure: The Journey Tribute Band
TIGHT PARKING: Police are encouraging attendees to use a ride share because of a limited number of parking spots. The parking lot at First United Methodist Church will be closed due to a state fire parking law, and businesses on and around the Square will be open on their own holiday schedules.
TO PICK UP AND DROP OFF PASSENGERS: You’re asked to use the intersection of Lawrence and Waddell streets.
DON’TS FOR THE DECKS: Fireworks are not allowed on any of the decks around the Square; nor will open alcohol containers or consumption.
MAPS: Here’s a look at downtown Marietta parking availability.
MORE INFO: The city of Marietta has all of the July 4 particulars here.
At The Battery Atlanta, the Atlanta Braves will be playing Monday night at Truist Park against the St. Louis Cardinals, followed by fireworks. First pitch is 7:10 p.m.
If you’re going to try your hand at fireworks, keep in mind the Cobb ordinance about when you can do that, and how to do it safely.
From Cobb Government:
Cobb County Code bans the use of fireworks from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. This is spelled out in the county’s code under the noise ordinances. Violations are a misdemeanor offense and you can view the noise ordinances by going here: Cobb County Noise Ordinance
Use of fireworks in Cobb County parks Pyrotechnics are prohibited at ALL county parks per County Ordinance § 90-63. Sec. 90-63. – Restricted or Prohibited Uses of Park Facilities 1. Pyrotechnics prohibited It shall be unlawful for any persons to possess, display, use, set off or ignite any firecracker, fireworks, smoke bombs, rockets, or other pyrotechnics.
Exemptions carved in by state law The state legislature has spelled out several exemptions to county code in O.C.G.A. § 25-10-1 et seq. This allows exemptions to county ordinances for use of fireworks on specific dates and times.
December 31 (New Year’s Eve) – Fireworks may be discharged until 1 a.m.
January 1 (New Year’s Day) – Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
On the last Saturday and Sunday in May – Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
July 3 – Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
July 4 – Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
On the first Monday in September – Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
To view the Georgia code section regarding fireworks visit: O.C.G.A. § 25-10-2
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Submitted information by the Cobb County Public Library System:
Children will celebrate the start of 2022 early with kid-friendly special events on Thursday at Cobb County libraries.
The “Noon Year’s Eve Eve” party at Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, starts at 11:30 am December 30. The event is for children age 10 and younger with a participating adult. Registration is required. For more information, visit cobbcat.org or call 770-509-2725.
“Vinings Noon Year’s Eve” at Vinings Library, 4290 Paces Ferry Road, begins at 11 am Thursday. For information, call the library’s Children’s Department at 770-801-5308.
Cobb County Public Libraries will be closed Friday, December 31 and Saturday, January 1, 2022 in honor of New Year’s Day. Normal hours will resume on Monday, January 3, 2022. CCPL digital resources are available every day of the year. Visit the Research and Digital page to find eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, comics, newspapers, streaming video and hundreds of other databases and resources covering dozens of topics.
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The Susko home at 3284 Timberloch Drive, in the Lower Roswell-Old Canton area; for a larger version click here.
Over the weekend we put out an invitation for East Cobbers to share their home holiday decorations, and we’re posting below some of what we’ve received, and will be adding more.
An Atlanta Braves ornament on the Christmas tree of Chuck Vrshek.
Feel free to e-mail us your photos to: editor@eastcobbnews.com; we’ll continue compiling them through New Year’s. JPG, JPEG, PNG files are ideal and they’re best sent as attachments instead of in the body of the e-mail template.
The photos can be indoors or outdoors, daytime or evening, and even your Christmas tree, family members, pets, bad sweaters, etc.
And certainly photos of your Christmas Day celebrations—gift-openings, gatherings, etc., are especially welcome.
Thanks East Cobb, for spreading your holiday cheer with the community!
The Michalove family home, Independence SquareSubmitted by Twitter user @ZeviloneAnd the Susko home by day.
Indian Hills resident Jeff Bullis noticed that many homes on Ridgewater Drive were displaying identical 9-foot Santas, and he counted 35 in all.
He lives on another nearby street, and said he “was so inspired, I drove to a Home Depot in Morrow to buy, literally, the last one in Atlanta.”
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Christmas is just a week away, and many neighborhoods and homes in East Cobb have been lit up and adorned with home holiday decorations for a few weeks now.
We noticed a few this afternoon while out and about, and would like to invite you to show off your displays and share your holiday cheer with the community.
The photos can be indoors or outdoors, daytime or evening, and even your Christmas tree, family members, pets, bad sweaters, etc.
E-mail your photos (JPG, JPEG, PNG files are ideal), family name and neighborhood if you’d like to editor@eastcobbnews.com and we’ll include them in a compilation later in the week.
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A week remains before Christmas, and related holiday events in and around East Cobb will be wrapping up by the middle of next week.
At The Avenue East Cobb (4475 Roswell Road), Christmas Confetti will take place from 12-2 p.m., with a chance for kids to visit Santa Claus and his elves. It’s a free event with plenty of photo opportunities for families.
Later Sunday, the Episcopal Church of St. Peter St. Paul is having a drive-through Nativity scene Sunday from 5-8 p.m.
The scene includes live animals and a stable scene. The church is located at 1795 Johnson Ferry Road.
On Thursday, Dec. 23, the last of holiday festivities at The Avenue East Cobb will be Pet Photos with Santa at the Gussied Up Pet Boutique from 5-7 p.m. There’s no ticketing, but availability is first-come, first-served.
Also, Dec. 23 is the last day kids can get their photos taken with Santa Claus at Town Center at Cobb (400 Ernest Barrett Parkway).
Santa’s also going to hang around at The Battery Atlanta (800 Battery Avenue) during Santa’s Post Office from 12-6 Saturday through Christmas Eve at the Community Center. Kids can drop off their wish-list letters, and parents can take photos.
Life University’s traditional Lights of Life display continues nightly through New Year’s Eve. The drive-by display opens at dark and continues until 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and until 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. The cost is $10 per car and $20 for buses. 1269 Barclay Circle.
An East Cobb holiday display tradition is back for its 14th year—the Fox Family’s dazzling, musically synchronized drive-by display at 2994 Clary Hill Court. The lights go on from 6-10 p.m. through Jan. 6, and you asked to make a donation to Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church or Children’s Health Care of Atlanta.
The Cobb GIS office has compiled an interactive map of Holiday Lights in Cobb to enjoy as long as they’re up. You can also add yours.
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“Bring One for the Chipper,” Keep Cobb Beautiful’s effort to encourage Christmas tree recycling, will be held from Christmas Day, Dec. 25, through Jan. 8, 2022.
They include Home Depot stores in East Cobb at Providence Square (4101 Roswell Road) and Highland Plaza (3605 Sandy Plains Road).
Trees also can be dropped off at Fullers Park (3499 Robinson Road).
A few instructions apply: Please remove all decorations, mesh, lights, stands and strings from trees. Flocked trees will not be permitted, as they are considered hazards to wildlife.
There’s no limit to the number of trees that may be dropped off; discarded trees are turned into mulch for various local public beautification projects and individual yards.
Volunteers also are needed to help on the final day, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to collect trees from the dropoff spots. Groups and individuals should contact keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org to help out.
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The first full weekend of the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons feels almost back to normal.
In the East Cobb area, many of the events that were cancelled or modified in 2020 are returning, almost like they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Among them is Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park, which will feature a tribute to Johnny Johnson, the late East Cobb jewelry store owner and civic leader who served for many years as Santa Claus at that event.
Holiday Lights went virtual last year, but the public is welcome on Sunday, starting at 5 p.m., with music, refreshments and the tree lighting at the back of the park (3322 Roswell Road) near the concert stage.
Two cancelled events that have long been East Cobb traditions are back as they were: the 40th annual Apple Annie Arts & Craft Show at the Catholic Church of St. Ann (4905 Roswell Road) on Saturday and Sunday; and the Johnson Ferry Christmas Party on Saturday. More details about both from our post earlier this week.
The longstanding Bethlehem Walk at Mountain View United Methodist Church (2300 Jamerson Road) went virtual last year, but is resuming its interactive Nativity re-enactment Saturday and Sunday (7-9 p.m.) for in-person visitors.
A full slate of holiday events at The Avenue East Cobb began with a Menorah lighting Monday, and this weekend includes Santa events and this Friday and next, caroling with the Dickerson Middle School chorus. Here’s our previous post on all that’s going on for the rest of the holidays.
Also starting on Friday, and continuing through Jan. 6, is one of East Cobb’s most dazzling neighborhood holiday lights displays, at the Fox residence (2994 Clary Hill Court), in the Clary Lakes subdivision. They’ve coordinated thousands of moving parts into a musically-coordinated show that you can listen to on your car radio as you drive by. The display can be seen daily from 6-10 p.m.
After being held as a self-guided tour last year, the Marietta Pilgrimage Tour returns for viewings on Saturday (9-8) and Sunday (10-5) of five homes in the Kennesaw Avenue Historic District:
The Cox-Brown-Parker House, 109 Maple Avenue
Magnolia Cottage, 103 Maple Avenue
Northcutt-James-Ferrer House, 97 Maple Avenue
Gentry House, 76 Maple Avenue
Mayes-Crissey-Clements House, 140 Stewart Avenue.
The tour is organized by the Marietta Welcome Center and Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society; tickets are $25 in advance (and can be purchased at the tour website by clicking the above link) and $30 on the day of the tour. Advance tickets can be picked up at the Marietta Welcome Center (4 Depot St.) or William Root House (80 N. Marietta Parkway) through Sunday. They won’t be available at the homes.
Guests and volunteers must wear masks while visiting the tour homes and while riding the tour shuttle bus. Masks will be provided for those who do not have them. The Pilgrimage gala has been cancelled for 2021.
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We’ve posted about this over the last few years and are happy to share this extraordinary Christmas holiday lights display again:
The Fox family of East Cobb is once again having its animated display featuring thousands of lights and that are synchronized to music.
The display starts on Friday and continues daily from 6-10 p.m. through Jan. 6, and is open to the public for drive-by viewing and listening of Christmas favorites (88.3FM). We’ve included a video clip from a previous year to give you an idea at the bottom of this post.
The address is 2994 Clary Hill Court, Roswell, in the Clary Lakes subdivision, and is accessible via McPherson Road, just north of Post Oak Tritt Road.
Here’s this year’s playlist:
1. Amazing Grace-Yule
2. Christmas Canon-Trans-Siberian Orchestra
3. Christmas Eve Sarajevo-Trans-Siberian Orchestra
9. Miracle on 34th Street Overture-Bruce Broughton
10. Linus and Lucy-Vince Guaraldi
11. Queen of the Winter Night-Trans-Siberian Orchestra
12. Sleigh Ride-The Ronettes
13. Wizard in Winter-Trans-Siberian Orchestra
14. Candy Cane Lane-Sia
15. Jingle Bells-Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Karen Fox said the display is similar to previous years, and includes not one, but two snow machines, leaping arches, an animated skating pond and a frozen display.
This is the 14th year of the display, and Fox said the family is once again asking for donations to be made to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church.
The display also is entered in the Cobb EMC light contest, and you can vote by clicking here.
Updates for the display, including a special visit from Santa Claus, will be provided on its Facebook page.
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The Apple Annie Arts & Crafts Show is marking its 40th year at the Catholic Church of St. Ann.
As we’ve been noting in recent weeks, many of the holiday events that were cancelled or limited to virtual participation in 2020 are reverting to in-person formats this year, including one of East Cobb’s longest-standing Christmas festivities.
The Apple Annie Arts & Crafts Show is marking its 40th anniversary this weekend at the Catholic Church of St. Ann (4905 Roswell Road).
The show takes place Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a $5 admission charge per person that’s good for both days.
The proceeds benefit local charities at the direction of the St. Ann Council of Catholic Women, and since the show began in 1981, more than $500,000 has been donated.
As usual, there will be more than 100 exhibitors selling handmade items, along with a cafe serving drinks and snacks, a bake sale and raffles, including and heirloom quilt at the end of the show.
Because of an ongoing construction project, there’s limited parking at the church, but there will be free shuttle service available at Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (1795 Johnson Ferry Road).
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church (955 Johnson Ferry Road) is resuming much of its Christmas scheduling, starting on Saturday with its annual Johnson Ferry Christmas Party for families and children. That’s taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes more than 20 venues featuring horse carriage rides, a food truck, live music, crafts, a snow slide and more.
Next weekend is the Johnson Ferry Christmas Festival, featuring the church’s choir and orchestra in three worship services with Christmas music favorites and the story of Jesus’ birth.
The services are Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 4 and 7 p.m.
All of the Johnson Ferry events are free and open to the public. For more, click here.
As noted earlier, Sunday is the return of Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park; and The Avenue East Cobb is having several holiday events, starting Tuesday with a Menorah lighting as the Jewish faith begins weeklong Hanukkah festivities.
We’re continuing to post news about holiday events as we get them, and as their dates draw near, so please let us know what you’ve got going on that’s open to the public. See the paragraphs below for submitting your information.
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One of East Cobb’s continuing holiday traditions is the Christmas tree sale conducted by the Lassiter High School Bands program.
The sale got underway on Black Friday and continues through Dec. 11 at its usual location, Highland Plaza Shopping Center.
More information below, followed by details on how you can share your holiday news and events with the community.
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A full state of holiday related events at The Avenue of East Cobb begins on Monday.
A Menorah Lighting takes place Tuesday, Nov. 30, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. near the Kale Me Crazy store. The event is being conducted in partnership with Chabad of Cobb, and will Chanukah treats. The first 50 children to arrive will receive a special gift from Chabad of Cobb. The Cobb County Fire Department will also participate in the event, hosting a Gelt Drop from the fire truck’s lift.
On Fridays from Dec. 3-18 Santa’s Avenue Express will take place from 2-6 p.m., featuring sleigh rides and the Avenue Express Train. Tickets for the latter are $15 for family of four and include a 10-minute train ride, a one-on-one visit with Santa, and hot chocolate provided by Smallcakes. Guests can bring cameras for personal photos, and five reservations for the rides will be taken for each hour.
On Dec. 2 and 16, it’s Storytime with Santa, a special book reading from 5-6 p.m. at Pottery Barn and High Country Outfitters. Tickets are $12 per child that includes one adult chaperone, and attendees will get wish lists and holiday coloring sheets.
On two Fridays, Dec. 3 and 10, Caroling at Avenue East Cobb will feature members of the Dickerson Middle School choral teams. The singing, which includes classic winter, holiday, Christmas and Chanukah favorites, takes place from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
On Thursday, Dec. 9, Santa’s Kitchen will take place at the Olea Oliva store from 5-7 p.m., and includes a build-your-own-cookie-jar class. Attendees will get wish lists and holiday coloring sheets, and Santa will conduct a book reading. Tickets are $25 per child, with one adult chaperone).
On Thursday, Dec. 23, it’s Pet Photos with Santa at the Gussied Up Pet Boutique from 5-7 p.m. There’s no ticketing, but availability is first-come, first-served.
For more about holiday events at The Avenue, click here.
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After going virtual in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Friends for the East Cobb Park has announced that its annual Holiday Lights event will be open to the public this year.
The free festivities take place on Sunday, Dec. 5, starting at 5 p.m.
In addition to seasonal music, outdoor activities and the tree lighting, there will be a visit from Santa Claus, aka “Santa Steve.”
There also will a tribute to the late Johnny Johnson, a longtime East Cobb business owner and civic and community leader who served as the official Santa Claus of Holiday Lights.
More details will be updated on the Friends for the East Cobb Park Facebook page.
Many of the events that were also cancelled in 2020 are returning this year, sometimes in a modified format.
The Mountain View Arts Alliance is having its Empty Bowl Brunch on Dec. 12 after having an Empty Bowl Gift Bag sale last year. That’s a Sunday, and it’s taking place at The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road) from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with proceeds benefitting MUST Ministries.
We’ll be posting more holiday event information as we get it, and as the event dates approach.
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Before beginning Independence Day weekend festivities, Cobb Fire and Emergency Services is asking that you practice some common-sense safety tips regarding fireworks.
The agency held a press conference and safety demonstration earlier this week, and DO watch to the end of the nearly 10-minute video below to see what can happen if you don’t take the simplest of precautions.
At the press conference, Cobb Fire officials said there was a related incident that occurred in the county over the weekend. Although they declined to go into too many details, they said the incident included injuries to lower limbs.
The leading fireworks safety statistic, according to the National Fire Professionals Association, is children handling sparklers.
You’re even being advised NOT to use a hand sanitizer before handling fireworks, because that can also produce a dangerous situation.
But the general message is even more adamant—if you’re not a pro at handling fireworks, leave that to the professionals.
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After COVID-19 measures cancelled July 4 holiday events in many communities in 2020, most of those places in Cobb and metro Atlanta have scheduled festivities this year in line with years past.
The City of Marietta will hold its Let Freedom Ring Parade and other Independence Day events next Saturday, July 3, on the Marietta Square.
Here’s the schedule:
10 a.m.: Let Freedom Ring Parade
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Festival with arts and crafts, Kid’s Zone, food, free concerts
Noon: Concert featuring Scott Thompson
2 p.m.: Bell ringing ceremony
2:30 p.m.: Concert featuring Atlanta Concert Band
7 p.m.: Concert featuring Scott Thompson
8-9:30 p.m.: Concert featuring Bogey and the Viceroy
Dark: Fireworks show
Here’s what the city is advising on getting around and about:
“Roads on the parade route will be closed 40 minutes before and during the parade. Roads surrounding the Marietta Square will be closed all day. Parking will be challenging, so please consider using a ride sharing service to drop you off and pick you up. The intersection of Lawrence Street and Waddell Street is the designated convenient drop off/pick up location.”
For more information, visit the City of Marietta website or call the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department at 770-794-5601.
Cobb Landmarks is having a viewing party for the fireworks at its William Root Museum in downtown Marietta (80 N. Marietta Parkway), with tables priced from $250 (for 4 people) to $1,000 (for 8 people and a parking spot).
The proceeds benefit the non-profit’s historic preservation efforts.
Attendees can bring their own table decor, beverages, and food (or order from Carriage House Catering) and Cobb Landmarks will provide the table and chairs. A prize will be awarded to the table with the best decorations. Guests will have access to the restroom in the Root House Visitor Center during the event.
For information and to reserve a table, click here.
Travel Cobb has rounded up other July 4 weekend events in the county, including the Atlanta Braves celebration coinciding with a homestand against the Miami Marlins.
The City of Roswell is having its annual fireworks extravaganza on Sunday, July 4, with festivities starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Roswell Area Park (10495 Woodstock Road). There will be live music, entertainment, and food trucks. Attendees can bring chairs and blankets one of various viewing areas throughout the park. Fireworks will start at sunset.
For more information, including a map of the events, click here.
In Sandy Springs, the Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration returns, but in a first-time location: The City Springs municipal facility (1 Galambos Way). Music begins at 7:30 p.m., and the fireworks start up at 9:30 p.m.
For more information, including an event map and parking details, click here.
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New Year’s Eve Bash American Legion 294 Lounge 3282 Florence Road, Powder Springs Come celebrate NYE with us at American Legion post 294.. Starts at 7pm. Event day tickets are $30/$40 and include party favors, champagne toast, and midnight Brunch. Karaoke 8pm -10pm; DJ 10pm – close
Thank God It’s Over NYE at Red Top Brewhouse 4637 S. Main St., Acworth Let’s shake 2020 out of our hair together. We’re closing to the public and having ourselves a ticketed event. $75 gets you dinner from a menu curated by Chef Bobby, a live performance from local singer/songwriter and 2020 American Idol contestant, Erin Kirby and her band. Then we’ll celebrate the end of it all with a complimentary champagne toast. Click to get your tickets! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/131920801669
New Year’s Eve 2021 The Battery Atlanta 825 Battery Ave. We usually hate goodbyes but not with 2020. Don’t miss Atlanta’s best New Year’s Eve celebration! This year we’re celebrating the New Year 2020 style; offering a safe & socially distanced environment. Limited capacity. So grab your tickets now! MASQUERADE themed event with entertainment Balloon Drop Midnight champagne toast & Ball Drop on our 32-ft LED screen! All packages grant you access to all venues inside Live! At the Battery Atlanta: Sports & Social, PBR Atlanta, Tavern and Coors Banquet Bar. For tickets click here.
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