Atlanta hosts numerous fun-filled events on Independence Day, but the most anticipated is the Fourth of July Celebration that takes place at Centennial Olympic Park in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. Centennial Olympic Park is also the location for several of the year’s top concert series, special events and other free activities open to the public. Billed as “Atlanta’s Best Fireworks Display,” the Fourth of July celebration is an all day event that draws thousands of visitors and locals to the park to experience festivities, entertainment and food.
This fun-filled day of celebration features several kid friendly events available such as the Fountain of Rings, which allows children to splash around in a beautiful display of Olympic themed waterworks. For those attendees who prefer to stay dry, there are arts and crafts, face painting, stilt walkers and performances which are sure to keep everyone in great spirits.
Around five in the afternoon, the free musical entertainment begins with911 , an R&B cover band with high energy and musical talent leading the way. A performance by Edens Edge follows which provides attendees with a taste of country/pop and so much more. As the sun finally begins to set, the headliner of the celebration is 80’s rock band the Smithereens. Just as this popular band finishes their set, attendees can sit back and experience the best fireworks in Atlanta as they explode in rhythm with several patriotic songs.
Date:
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Festivities planned rain or shine.
Schedule:
Noon to 4pm for children’s activities in the south end of the Park around the Fountain of Rings, including arts and crafts, face painting, performances, inflatables, stilt walkers and more! The 6:30 and 9pm Fountain of Rings shows will be canceled.
The free music entertainment begins at 5pm:
5pm – 911
6:30pm – Edens Edge
8pm – the Smithereens
Fireworks Spectacular – Atlanta’s best fireworks display synchronized to a special selection of patriotic music.
