{"593014":{"#nid":"593014","#data":{"type":"news","title":"7 Ways to Celebrate America\u2019s Birthday in Atlanta","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs Independence Day approaches, there\u0026rsquo;s an extra day of leisure on the books for the Tech community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor students, classes will not meet on Monday, July 3, or Tuesday, July 4. For the entire campus community, Georgia Tech is closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor those looking for ways to enjoy the day off without breaking the bank or leaving the Atlanta area, several places around the city provide patriotic ways to enjoy the upcoming weekend and holiday itself.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EAll Weekend\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantahistorycenter.com\/explore\/exhibitions\/coming-soon-uncle-sam-wants-you-world-war-i-and-the-american-poster\u0022\u003EUncle Sam Wants You! World War I and the American Poster\u003C\/a\u003E: This Atlanta History Center exhibit features posters produced to stoke patriotism for all aspects of America\u0026rsquo;s involvement in the Great War. The exhibit is on display through December.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EFriday, June 30\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/591854\u0022\u003EAtlanta Dream vs. Los Angeles Sparks\u003C\/a\u003E: The Atlanta Dream hosts Los Angeles at 7:30 p.m. at McCamish Pavilion.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003ESunday, July 2\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/591855\u0022\u003EAtlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty\u003C\/a\u003E: After a one-day break, the Dream again has a home game on campus, this time against New York at 6 p.m. at McCamish Pavilion.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EJuly 2-4\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/overgeorgia\/special-events\/july-4th-fest\u0022\u003ECoca-Cola July 4th Fest\u003C\/a\u003E: Six Flags Over Georgia offers the chance to enjoy select rides before the park opens, plus fireworks every night.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003ETuesday, July 4\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantatrackclub.org\/peachtree\u0022\u003EPeachtree Road Race\u003C\/a\u003E: The world\u0026rsquo;s largest 10K takes place close to campus, finishing on 10th Street at Piedmont Park. Find a place along the race route to cheer on the nearly 65,000 runners. Runners start just prior to 7 a.m. and will continue to cross the finish line through at least noon. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/zooatlanta.org\/event\/july4\/\u0022\u003EJuly 4 at the Zoo\u003C\/a\u003E: Zoo Atlanta offers discounts for members of the armed forces and the chance to offer a salute to Sequoyah, the zoo\u0026rsquo;s resident bald eagle.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oss.ticketmaster.com\/aps\/atlantaunited\/EN\/promotion\/home\u0022\u003EAtlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes\u003C\/a\u003E: Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s MLS team hosts its first July 4 celebration on campus at 7 p.m. at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The team will wear their red and white away jerseys for the match and fireworks will follow.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gwcca.org\/4th-of-July-Celebration\/\u0022\u003ECentennial Olympic Park\u003C\/a\u003E: Park gates open at 6 p.m., with live music preceding fireworks. You may even be able to find a spot on campus for a view of this show.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com\/see-do-play\/special-events\/fourth-of-july\u0022\u003EDecatur Square\u003C\/a\u003E: Plenty of options for eating, shopping, and walking around the square prior to a fireworks show \u0026mdash; and all accessible by MARTA.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www1.ticketmaster.com\/event\/0E005247E0A68E53\u0022\u003EAtlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros\u003C\/a\u003E: The Atlanta Braves host their annual celebration when they take on the Houston Astros at 7:35 p.m. at SunTrust Park. Win or lose, fireworks will follow the game.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor students, classes will not meet on Monday, July 3, or Tuesday, July 4. For the entire campus community, Georgia Tech is closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"For students, classes will not meet on Monday, July 3, or Tuesday, July 4. 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