East Cobb Weekend Events: Memorial Day; Music in the Park; more

*A 2018 photo of flags in front of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church for Memorial Day. (ECN file)*

Another school year is completed, and summer vacation season looms.

But the Memorial Day weekend includes a number of local events to honor those who gave their lives serving the country, and to enjoy some splendid weather outdoors.

On Friday, Food Truck Friday continues at The Auto Accident Attorneys Group (1454 Johnson Ferry Road) from 4-7 p.m., a weekly event through June.

From 6-8, another Electric Avenue concert at the Central Boulevard area of The Avenue East Cobb (4475 Roswell Road). The Atlanta acoustic trio of Lilac Wine returns to the stage. Admission is free. While guests can bring their own food and lawn chairs, coolers and outside beverages are not permitted.

Wellstar Health System is the sponsor of the continuing Music in the Park series Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at East Cobb Park (3322 Roswell Road). Bring food, blankets and chairs to the concert pavilion to enjoy a “Bach to Rock” event. It includes performances from young people and is meant to introduce children to musical instruments and styles.

Several Memorial Day observations will take place in Cobb County on Monday, including at the Marietta National Cemetery (500 Washington Ave.) starting at 12 p.m. The guest speaker is Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation President Donna Rowe. The organizing committee is looking for volunteers to help Scout troops plant flags starting at 8 a.m. Saturday.

Other Memorial Day events include a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at Patriots Point in Acworth (4425 Beach St.) from 10-11 a.m. and a ceremony in Smyrna at 9:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial next to City Hall, 2800 King Street.

The City of Roswell also is having a Memorial Day observation starting at 11 a.m. at City Hall (38 Hill St.). The Roswell Garden Club will dedicate the Blue Star & Gold Star Families Memorial Markers. Live music and food trucks will be available after the ceremony.

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