Parking, road closures, etc., if you’re attending July 4 events in Marietta

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Marietta July 4 events

Since Thursday’s July 4 events in Marietta go on from mid-morning and well into the night, here’s what the police department has put together in terms of schedule, where to park, streets to avoid and more (illustrated above in city-provided map):

10:00 AM Parade
The “Let Freedom Ring” parade begins on Roswell Street at Victory Drive. The parade will continue West on Roswell Street into the square, then turn North onto E Park Square and continue North on Cherokee Street all the way to the Cobb County 911 building at North Marietta Parkway. (86) different entries have registered to participate in this year’s parade! Road closures for the parade will begin at 9:20 AM.

  • 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM: Festival in the park activities (art/craft vendors, food trucks, concession stands, carnival games and kids play areas with large inflatables etc.)
    • 12:00-2:00pm: Concert featuring Scott Thompson
    • 2:00pm: Bell Ringing Ceremony
    • 2:30pm: Concert featuring Atlanta Concert Band
    • 7:00pm: Concert Featuring Chris Stalcup
    • 8:00pm: Concert featuring A1A – Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band

Dark (somewhere around 9:30 PM) FIREWORKS! 
Fireworks will be launched from the parking lot of First United Methodist Church (Whitlock at the loop). Due to state fire law, all of that parking lot will be unavailable for public parking the entire day.

IMPORTANT NOTES from MPD:

1. ROADS ON THE PARADE ROUTE WILL BE CLOSED 40 MINUTES BEFORE, AND DURING THE PARADE.
2. THE ROADS SURROUNDING THE SQUARE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY.
3. Please consider using a ride sharing service to drop you off and pick you up with ease.
4. If you park in one of the parking decks, we have some helpful reminders for you:

  • Please back into the parking space so your exit will be
    easier and quicker;
  • Fireworks are NOT allowed to be used on any of the parking decks near the Marietta Square;
  • Open alcohol containers / consumption are not permitted on the parking decks.

5. Local businesses and restaurants will be open on their own normal holiday schedules.
6. Parking will be challenging, especially with the First United Methodist Church parking lot closed. PLEASE CONSIDER USING A RIDE SHARE SERVICE.
7. UBER/LYFT drivers will take you anywhere, but the city has DESIGNATED an easy intersection to give YOU quick access with limited walking as well as give the drivers easy access so they can keep moving and minimize your ride costs. PLEASE use the intersection of Lawrence Street and Waddell Street as your drop off and pick up locations.
8. It is supposed to be ABOVE normal temperatures, please stay hydrated and plan accordingly.
9. Pets can NOT cool off as quickly as you can. PLEASE keep them hydrated and guard against having them standing for too long on hot pavement.

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