Summer Outdoor Fun Guide Words by Karen Huppertz
While public parking is not available, residents often gather near Berkeley Lake City Hall to enjoy the show.
Regular Events — Duluth
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outhwest Gwinnett residents can save gas and avoid escalating airfare prices by enjoying the many summer activities right at home. From the various trails and parks nearby, to a flurry of regular activities in downtown Norcross, Duluth, Peachtree Corners and Berkeley Lake, fun for all ages is right around the corner. Each city has their own guidelines for bringing in coolers, chairs and alcohol to events. Check the links provided below for specific details.
Regular Events — Berkeley Lake Residents in Berkely Lake gather at 11 a.m. July 4th at Berkeley Lake Elementary School for a parade down to the Chapel. The event usually includes an opportunity to meet local city, county and state leaders. Events for residents include face painting, water balloon tossing, watermelon eating, hula hooping and limbo dancing. In past years, residents living on the water in Berkeley Lake gather a flotilla of boats to enjoy a Fourth of July fireworks display launched from the lake over the Berkeley Lake Dam.
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Duluth gets the party started every Friday night through Sept. 16 with Fridays-NDuluth. Truck Fridays take place on all odd number Fridays and feature live music, food trucks and vendors. Themed Block Party on Main events take place on all even-numbered Fridays and feature food trucks and themed entertainment. Block Party themes include a Friday Fiesta, Dog Days of Summer, International Night, Bringing Back the 90s, Caribbean Night, Mardi Gras in July, Lantern Parade and Whimsical Wonderland. Flicks on the Bricks runs alongside Food Truck Friday with movies at 8 p.m. the first Fridays of June, August and September. Expect to see characters from the movie or other themed entertainment there while you enjoy a great time on Duluth Town Green. The Duluth Farmers & Artisan Market takes place 2 to 6 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month through Dec. 11 and is a fun place to shop for homemade jams, jellies, pickles, salsa, canned vegetables, honey, cut flowers, herbs, spices, homemade candles, soaps, lotions, pottery, baskets and more. August in Duluth is Art Month. Duluth is
