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  <title><![CDATA[Celebrating Independence Day in Atlanta ]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<div><div><p>Georgia Tech will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. For those in town over the holiday weekend, there are plenty of events and activities to fill your calendar.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div><h4>Fireworks Shows and Celebrations Around Atlanta</h4></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/521/News" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Alpharetta</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/164VBcN9yu/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Chamblee</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://visitdecaturga.com/july4/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Decatur</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://dunwoodyga.org/Dunwoody-4th-of-July-Parade/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Dunwoody</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16hrTQYs55/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Little Five Points</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.mariettaga.gov/194/Fourth-of-July-Celebration" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Marietta</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://roswell365.com/event/annual-4th-of-july-celebration-2025/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Roswell</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.visitsandysprings.org/stars-stripes-fireworks-display/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Sandy Springs</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div><h4><a href="https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/">Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race&nbsp;</a></h4></div><div><p>When: Friday, July 4, start times vary&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>Where: From Lenox Square to Piedmont Park&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>Over 52,000 participants will pack Peachtree Street for the 56th annual running of the world’s largest 10K. The route from Lenox Square to Piedmont Park will be lined with spectators and more than a dozen entertainment areas. For viewers who want to cheer on the runners, stop by one of <a href="https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/participant-information-course-information" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">five 'cheer item' pickup locations</a> around the route. &nbsp;</p></div><div><p><a href="https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">More information</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div><h4><a href="https://bufordcornmaze.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Sunflower Maze</a>&nbsp;</h4></div></div><div><p>When: Friday, July 4 – Tuesday, July 8&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>Where: Buford Corn Maze, 4470 Bennett Road, Buford, GA 30519&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>Before corn mazes in the fall, celebrate summer by navigating the Buford Sunflower Maze, which is open until July 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div><p><a href="https://bufordcornmaze.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">More information</a>&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div><h4><a href="https://www.bitelinesatlantafoodtours.com/foodtours" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Food and Drink Tour of the Beltline</a>&nbsp;</h4></div><div><p>When: Saturday, July 5&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>Experience Atlanta’s vibrant culinary and art scene with seven tastings across five stops on the Beltline, the multi-use trail encircling the core of the city that is expected to be completed by 2030. &nbsp;</p></div><div><p><a href="https://www.bitelinesatlantafoodtours.com/foodtours" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">More information</a>&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div><h4><a href="https://www.cfbhall.com/happenings/double-play-stars-of-the-gridiron-and-diamond/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Double Play: Stars of the Gridiron and Diamond</a>&nbsp;</h4></div><div><p>When: Open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.&nbsp;<br>Where: College Football Hall of Fame&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>The College Football Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit highlights the athletic phenoms who made a name for themselves on the gridiron in college and on the field in Major League Baseball. On display through October, the exhibit features exclusive artifacts and immersive storytelling elements.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div><p><a href="https://www.cfbhall.com/happenings/double-play-stars-of-the-gridiron-and-diamond/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">More information</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div><h4><a href="https://www.exploregeorgia.org/itinerary/revolutionary-war-sites-in-georgia" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Tour Georgia’s Revolutionary War Sites</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h4></div><div><p>From the Savannah shores to the Kettle Creek Battlefield, sites across the state provide historical insight into Georgia’s role in the Revolutionary War. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div><h4><a href="https://www.mlb.com/braves/tickets/promotions" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Atlanta Braves vs. Baltimore Orioles</a>&nbsp;</h4></div><div><p>When: Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6&nbsp;<br>Where: Truist Park&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>Celebrate Independence Day with America’s pastime at Truist Park as the Braves host the Baltimore Orioles. Friday’s game will feature a special Fourth of July-themed fireworks show.&nbsp;</p></div><div><p><a href="https://www.mlb.com/braves/tickets/promotions" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">More information</a>&nbsp;</p></div>]]></body>
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