{"621888":{"#nid":"621888","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Celebrate Memorial Day in the City","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMemorial Day, a federal holiday honoring those who died while serving in the Armed Forces, is May 27. For most Americans, it is a three-day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer. In and around the Atlanta metro area, there are a wide variety of activities for you to enjoy.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are just a few of them:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMemorial Day Recognition\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMay 23\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPiedmont Room, Student Center\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJoin the Veterans Resource Center from 1 to 3 p.m. for information about Tech\u0026rsquo;s Military History and an opportunity to honor and remember those who lost their lives in service to the United States.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/veterans.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EVeterans Resource Center\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMomoCon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMay 23\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; 26\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia World Congress Center: 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAtlanta,\u0026nbsp;GA\u0026nbsp;30313\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStarted by Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s anime club back in 2005, MomoCon is now one of the largest conventions in North America for fans of Japanese anime, American animation, comics, video games, and tabletop games. Whether you want to cosplay or simply walk through the Artist Alley, MomoCon will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself into the world of fandom.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.momocon.com\/\u0022\u003EConvention Website\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYaarab Shrine Circus and Fair\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow through May 27\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJim R. Miller Park: 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, GA 30008\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest Shrine Circus in North America has come to metro Atlanta. It brings with it a variety of acts under the big top, as well as a carnival midway with plenty of rides and attractions. Admission for adults is $7, though ride tickets must be purchased separately. In honor of Memorial Day, veterans get in for free on Monday, May 27.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.marietta.com\/yaarab-shrine-circus\u0022\u003EMore Information\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDecatur Arts Festival\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMay 24 \u0026ndash; 26\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDowntown Decatur: 101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach year, the Decatur Arts Festival covers the city\u0026rsquo;s downtown area, showcasing artists from comedians to visual artists to musicians. The festival begins with a citywide artist showcase on Friday night called the Artwalk and then packs in events through Sunday, providing entertainment for all ages.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/decaturartsfestival.com\/\u0022\u003EFestival Website\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGwinnett Stripers vs. Norfolk Tides\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMay 24 \u0026ndash; 27\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECoolray Field: 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Atlanta Braves\u0026rsquo; Triple-A minor league team, the Gwinnett Stripers, is at home throughout Memorial Day weekend. To celebrate their homestand, the Stripers are offering lots of promotions, including Salute to Armed Forces Night on Friday and a Ronald Acu\u0026ntilde;a Jr. bobblehead giveaway on Saturday.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.milb.com\/gwinnett\/schedule\/2019-05\u0022\u003ESchedule and Tickets\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMemorial Day Weekend at Stone Mountain Park\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMay 24 \u0026ndash; 27\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStone Mountain Park\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to the regular lineup, Stone Mountain has planned several special attractions for Memorial Day weekend. There will be an exhibit in the park\u0026rsquo;s museum entitled \u0026ldquo;Remembering Our Fallen,\u0026rdquo; performances by the Xtreme Chinese Acrobats, and the addition of North America\u0026rsquo;s largest fire wheel to the classic Lasershow Spectacular, which will be tailored specifically for Memorial Day. While the Lasershow is free to attend, parking and attraction passes must be purchased separately.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.stonemountainpark.com\/Events\/Memorial-Day-Weekend\u0022\u003EMore Information\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAtlanta Jazz Festival\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMay 25 \u0026ndash; 26\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPiedmont Park\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Atlanta Jazz Festival\u0026rsquo;s 31 Days of Jazz culminates every year with a weekend of free shows in Piedmont Park. Throughout the entire month of May, jazz artists can be found throughout the city \u0026mdash; at MARTA stations, parks, and restaurants. During Memorial Day weekend, the festival reaches its peak, filling the park and featuring an impressive lineup of jazz musicians and singers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlantafestivals.com\/\u0022\u003EFestival Website\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERoswell Remembers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMay 27\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDowntown Roswell\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe City of Roswell hosts what it calls the largest Memorial Day ceremony in Georgia. The event attracts around 6,000 people annually from around Georgia and the southeast. The formal program begins at 10 a.m. and runs through the afternoon.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.roswellmemorialday.com\/\u0022\u003EEvent Website\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta and its surrounding suburbs are bustling with activities for this coming weekend.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Atlanta and its surrounding suburbs are bustling with activities for this coming weekend."}],"uid":"34946","created_gmt":"2019-05-22 15:42:35","changed_gmt":"2019-05-23 14:21:10","author":"gwyner3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-05-22T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2019-05-22T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"621919":{"id":"621919","type":"image","title":"Memorial Day in Roswell","body":null,"created":"1558617980","gmt_created":"2019-05-23 13:26:20","changed":"1558617980","gmt_changed":"2019-05-23 13:26:20","alt":"Memorial Day in Roswell. 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