{"675285":{"#nid":"675285","#data":{"type":"news","title":"How to Spend the Fourth of July in Atlanta ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will be closed on Thursday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day. Additionally, while the campus is open Friday, July 5, classes will not meet.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those in town, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday and long weekend around Atlanta.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/stonemountainpark.com\/activity\/events\/fantastic-fourth-celebration\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStone Mountain\u2019s Fantastic Fourth Celebration\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EJuly 1 \u2013 7\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ENamed among \u003Cem\u003EReader\u2019s Digest\u2019s\u003C\/em\u003E list of America\u2019s Most Spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks, Stone Mountain Park will host shows through Sunday, July 7. Each night, the park\u2019s Music Across America Drone and Light Show, featuring immersive lighting, flames, lasers, and 250 color-changing drones, will be followed by a patriotic fireworks display.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/braves\/schedule\/2024-07\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBraves vs. Giants\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJuly 2 \u2013 4\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETruist Park\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECelebrate the holiday with America\u2019s pastime as the Braves host the San Francisco Giants at Truist Park. First pitch in Thursday\u2019s game is 7:20 p.m. Along with postgame fireworks, fans can enjoy the CMT Hot Prospects Concert Series at the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage in the Battery for a Fourth of July-inspired performance. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Braves\u0027 homestand continues with a series against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies from July 5 to 7.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.kennesaw-ga.gov\/kennesaw-event\/southern-spirits-6\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESouthern Spirits at the Southern Museum\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWednesday, July 3, 7 \u2013 10 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Southern Museum, 2829 Cherokee Street Northwest Kennesaw, GA\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECoinciding with the city of Kennesaw\u2019s Salute to America, this 21+ event includes admission to the Smithsonian-affiliated museum along with specialty food, drinks, and live music. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantatrackclub.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnjoy the Peachtree Road Race\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJuly 4, start times vary\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe world\u2019s largest 10K is back for its 55th running as 50,000 participants will make their way from Lenox Square to Piedmont Park. Viewers lining the course can stop by one of six stations handing out items to help cheer on runners, including hand clappers, thunder sticks, and bells. Billed as the \u201cParty of the Summer,\u201d the number of live entertainment stations throughout the route has been doubled for 2024. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.exploregeorgia.org\/itinerary\/revolutionary-war-sites-in-georgia\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETour Georgia\u2019s Revolutionary War Sites\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the Savannah shores to the Kettle Creek battlefield, sites across the state provide historical insight into Georgia\u2019s role in the Revolutionary War. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFireworks Around Atlanta\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeveral free fireworks shows will take place around town, including:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chambleerocks.net\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EChamblee Rocks\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/visitdecaturga.com\/july4\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDecatur Pied Piper Parade and Fireworks Show\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/citysprings.com\/starsandstripes\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESandy Springs Stars and Stripes\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.avondaleestates.org\/Calendar.aspx?EID=2944\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIndependence Day at Avondale Estates\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantaonthecheap.com\/fourth-of-july-celebrations-parades-fireworks\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EView more fireworks events.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The Georgia Tech campus will close for Independence Day, so spend the holiday celebrating around Atlanta. 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