{"607392":{"#nid":"607392","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Enjoy Fourth of July Week in Atlanta","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENext Wednesday, campus will close for the July 4 holiday, and classes will not meet on Tuesday, July 3.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith Independence Day falling on a Wednesday this year, some festivities are starting this weekend. Plenty more take place on the holiday itself. If you\u0026rsquo;re looking to enjoy fireworks or other events around Atlanta, here are a few options.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EStarting this weekend:\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/overgeorgia\/special-events\/july-4th-fest\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESix Flags Coca-Cola July 4 Fest\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E: The holiday celebration at Six Flags Over Georgia runs June 30 through July 4 with exclusive ride time promotions, foam parties, and fireworks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.stonemountainpark.com\/Events\/Fantastic-Fourth-Celebration\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStone Mountain Park\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E: The Fantastic Fourth Celebration runs July 1\u0026ndash;7 with fireworks following the Lasershow Spectacular every night.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EDay-of events:\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantatrackclub.org\/peachtree\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAJC Peachtree Road Race\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E: Cheer on runners along the route as it climbs through Buckhead and Midtown on July 4, ending in Piedmont Park.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/july-4th-rooftop-backyard-luau-bbq-at-the-roof-at-ponce-city-market-tickets-46115813640\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESkyline Park Rooftop Backyard Luau\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E: This all-ages event atop Ponce City Market will feature food, drink, live music, and fireworks, as well as the park\u0026rsquo;s regular rides and attractions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.georgiaaquarium.org\/experience\/support\/how-to-donate\/fundraising-events\/red-white-brew\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Aquarium\u0026rsquo;s Red, White, and Brew\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E: This annual event, for those of legal age, features beer, cider, barbecue, and, of course, lots of animals.\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EFireworks showcases:\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlanta.net\/events\/detail\/gwcca-fourth-of-july-celebration\/113883\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia World Congress Center\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/\/\/Users\/kshaw3\/Desktop\/-%09https:\/www.atlanta.net\/events\/detail\/fireworks-in-the-fourth-ward\/114543\u0022\u003EOld Fourth Ward\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com\/see-do-play\/special-events\/fourth-of-july\u0022\u003EDowntown Decatur\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlanta.net\/events\/detail\/2018-independence-day-hometown-celebration\/113856\/\u0022\u003EDowntown East Point\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.roswellgov.com\/government\/departments\/recreation-and-parks\/news-events\/july-fourth-fireworks-extravaganza\u0022\u003EDowntown Roswell\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mariettaga.gov\/194\/Fourth-of-July-Celebration\u0022\u003EMarietta Square\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.dunwoodyga.org\/Dunwoody-4th-of-July-Parade\/\u0022\u003EDunwoody\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.sandyspringsga.gov\/recreation\/things-to-do\/annual-city-events\/ndependence-day-fireworks-display\u0022\u003ESandy Springs Concourse Corporate Center\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.callawaygardens.com\/resort-experiences\/signature-events\/july-4th-weekend-star-spangled-beach-party\/\u0022\u003ECallaway Gardens\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EAfter the holiday:\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlanticstation.com\/movies-in-central-park\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026lsquo;I Am Legend\u0026rsquo; 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