{"622848":{"#nid":"622848","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Celebrate America\u0027s Independence Around Atlanta","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis Thursday will mark 243 years since America declared itself an independent nation. In 2019, Independence Day is a chance for people across the country to get outside and enjoy a day of food, family, friends, and, of course, fireworks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta and its surrounding suburbs are fully embracing the Fourth of July spirit, with plenty of events for everyone.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDaytime Events\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantatrackclub.org\/peachtree\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPeachtree Road Race\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe AJC Peachtree Road Race is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The biggest 10K in the world starts with the Wheelchair Division at 6:25 a.m. and continues until noon. Those not participating can \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantatrackclub.org\/event-information-spectator-information\u0022\u003Ewatch the race\u003C\/a\u003E along the route, which starts near Lenox Square and ends in Piedmont Park.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EStranger Things 3\u003C\/em\u003E Viewing Party and Trivia\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENetflix\u0026rsquo;s Georgia-filmed hit, \u003Cem\u003EStranger Things\u003C\/em\u003E, will release its third installment on Independence Day. Come back to Hawkins, Indiana, with a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/417097328836352\/\u0022\u003Eviewing party\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/stranger-things-trivia-at-gym-tickets-61238550152\u0022\u003Etrivia night\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for those 21 and older.\u0026nbsp;Prices, times, and locations vary by event.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/overgeorgia\/special-events\/celebration\/july-4th-fest\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJuly 4th Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESix Flags is partnering with Coca-Cola to celebrate Independence Day in the park from July 3\u0026ndash;6. Special events include fireworks each night, a \u0026ldquo;cool zone\u0026rdquo; to beat the July heat, and exclusive ride times when you buy a can of Coke.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EParades\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EParades are an integral part of any Fourth of July celebration. Below are the routes and start times of several metro area parades. All are followed by concerts, food, and fireworks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/peachtree-city.org\/Calendar\/Home\/SingleEvent?eventID=2067\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4th of July Celebration\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E, Peachtree City\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERoute: Peachtree Parkway South to the Recreation Complex\/Huddleston Elementary School\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStart time: 9 a.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.dunwoodyga.org\/Dunwoody-4th-of-July-Parade\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDunwoody Fourth of July Parade\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E, Dunwoody\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERoute: Mount Vernon Road and Jett Ferry Road to Dunwoody Village\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStart time: 9 a.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mariettaga.gov\/194\/Fourth-of-July-Celebration\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELet Freedom Ring Parade\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E, Marietta\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERoute: Roswell Street Baptist Church to North Marietta Parkway\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStart time: 10 a.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com\/see-do-play\/special-events\/fourth-of-july\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPied Piper Parade\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E, Decatur\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERoute: First Baptist Church of Decatur to Decatur Square\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStart time: 6 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFireworks Displays\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gwcca.org\/july4\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECentennial Olympic Park\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis Thursday, the Southeast\u0026rsquo;s biggest fireworks show will return to Centennial Olympic Park for another year. Located close to Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus, the park will host food trucks and a two-hour set by DJ Yvonne Monet. Admission is free, and gates open at 7 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/batteryatl.com\/event\/philadelphia-phillies-at-atlanta-braves-5\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Battery at SunTrust Park\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Atlanta Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:20 p.m. Stick around after the game to watch fireworks over SunTrust Park. If baseball isn\u0026rsquo;t your thing, The Battery offers plenty of places to eat, shop, and enjoy the gameday atmosphere. Click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/braves\/tickets\/single-game-tickets?mlbkw=ds-g-p38963456302\u0026amp;\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwr8zoBRA0EiwANmvpYDGCsCjvt95soHV1cgUW0IcjKN5NHF1vaD3guQm68LTfuqxNHqtVGRoCp_kQAvD_BwE\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E to browse Braves single-game tickets.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2994695730555631\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHistoric Fourth Ward Park\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELocated just a few miles east of campus, Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Historic Fourth Ward Park will host a free, family-friendly Fourth of July celebration starting at 5 p.m. Festivities include cornhole and food trucks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.stonemountainpark.com\/events\/Fantastic-Fourth-Celebration.aspx\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStone Mountain Park\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStone Mountain Park\u0026rsquo;s Fantastic Fourth Celebration runs from July 1\u0026ndash;7 and is free except for the cost of parking. Day passes are also available to explore the park\u0026rsquo;s other attractions before the Lasershow Spectacular and fireworks, beginning at 9:30 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs of right now, scattered thunderstorms are expected in Atlanta throughout the day on Thursday.\u0026nbsp;Make sure to check the weather\u0026nbsp;forecast before venturing to any outside events and plan\u0026nbsp;accordingly.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBe it in the city or the suburbs, fill\u0026nbsp;your Fourth with food, family, friends, and fireworks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Be it in the city or the suburbs, fill\u00a0your Fourth with food, family, friends, and fireworks."}],"uid":"34946","created_gmt":"2019-06-28 16:08:19","changed_gmt":"2019-07-03 15:33:37","author":"gwyner3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-07-01T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2019-07-01T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"571951":{"id":"571951","type":"image","title":"Stone Mountain","body":null,"created":"1472744625","gmt_created":"2016-09-01 15:43:45","changed":"1475895381","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:56:21","alt":"Stone Mountain","file":{"fid":"218344","name":"tallheroslide-flag.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/tallheroslide-flag.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/tallheroslide-flag.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":486126,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/tallheroslide-flag.jpg?itok=PjwvZH69"}}},"media_ids":["571951"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"181600","name":"fourth of july"},{"id":"97021","name":"independence day"},{"id":"167076","name":"summer"},{"id":"181601","name":"fourth of july celebrations"},{"id":"181456","name":"Summer Activities"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:stucomm@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EGrace Wyner\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}