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Stacy Brown
Happy Independence Day!
BY STACY BROWN
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July Fourth falls on a Sunday this year, but the Independence Day holiday will be observed on Monday, July 5, by the federal government and state of Georgia.
Although we typically celebrate on July 4, the Continental Congress actually voted for independence on July 2, 1776. John Adams noted in his writings that July 2 should be marked “with pomp and parade … from one end of this continent to the other.” He would turn down invitations to celebrations on July 4, believing that July 2 was the correct date for celebration.
Some people have been confused by observances taking place on July 5 in Woodstock this year. While those people are in good company, historically, like Adams in particular, we hope that won’t keep them from joining in on the fun. Local celebrations will include a parade, festival and fireworks at dusk.
Main Street will close at 7 a.m. for the Freedom Run, which starts at 7:15 a.m. There will be a 5K, 1 mile and Tot Trot. More information is available at www.woodstockfreedomrun.com.
Streets will reopen 8:45-9:45 a.m. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Woodstock Elementary School and will travel south through downtown Woodstock to the Sam’s Club parking lot near Main Street and Highway 92. Main Street will reopen at 11:30 a.m. For the parade map and road closures, visit https://woodstock.recdesk.com.
The festival will take place in The Park at City Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, games, activities for children and a DJ.
At dusk, Woodstock will host a fantastic fireworks celebration in the area of Molly Lane and Highway 92, near Interstate 575. Traffic plans for those wishing to park in the area around Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, His Hands Church and BJ’s are available on the Special Events tab of the Woodstock Parks and Recreation website.
For more information on the July 4th Spectacular, visit woodstockparksandrec.com.
Stacy Brown is the marketing and communications manager for the city of Woodstock. She can be reached at 770-592-6056 or sbrown@woodstockga.gov.
Happy Independence Day!
July 3
Woodstock Independence Day Crawl
One of a series of themed Saturday events, featuring food and drink specials at downtown food establishments.
Participants are encouraged to visit all of the participating restaurants.
Kennesaw Salute to America
Enjoy live music, festive street entertainment, food vendors and activities for children, 6-10 p.m at Depot Park. At 9:30 p.m., stay at Depot Park, or head over to Adams Park or
Main Street to watch the fireworks display.
Marietta Fourth in the Park
The events begin at noon in Marietta Square, and include a parade, free live concerts, museum tours, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games and more. July 4
Canton Fireworks
The American Legion - Canton Post is hosting a patriotic parade at 3 p.m. downtown. Fireworks begin at dusk at
Riverstone Shopping Plaza (I-575, exit 20).
Acworth Concert and Fireworks
Live music and fireworks will take place at Cauble
Park. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m., subject to change depending on weather. Shuttles will not be running for this event.
Handicap parking will be available at McCall Primary
School, with a shuttle provided for handicapped attendees, beginning at noon.
Powder Springs SpringsFest
Festivities start at noon in Thurman Springs Park. There will be interactive dance parties, kids activities, bounce houses, food trucks, face painting, vendors, game trucks, live music and more. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. July 5
Woodstock July Fourth Spectacular Parade, Festival and Fireworks
• Freedom Run 7:15 a.m. The 25th annual Freedom Run 5K, 1 Mile, and Tot Trot. • Parade 10-11 a.m., starting at Woodstock Elementary
School on Rope Mill Road, traveling south on Main
Street and ending at Sam’s Club near Highway 92. Rain or shine unless inclement weather. • Festival 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Great fun, food, arts, crafts, music, kids activities and more at the Park at City Center! • Fireworks begin at dusk from the general area of Molly
Lane and Lowe’s Shopping Center (Highway 92 near 575).
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