{"659138":{"#nid":"659138","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Celebrating Independence Day in Atlanta","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs the July 4 holiday approaches, everyone in the Georgia Tech community can look forward to a day off on Monday, July 4. For students, a day without classes on Tuesday, July 5, offers an extended break.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor those staying in town during the long weekend, the holiday offers many opportunities to celebrate at little or no cost.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.stonemountainpark.com\/Activities\/Events\/Fantastic-Fourth-Celebration\u0022\u003EFantastic Fourth at Stone Mountain Park\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJuly 1\u0026ndash;5\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAn admission fee of $10 gets attendees a showing of the Lasershow Spectacular, followed by fireworks. Parking is $20.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.poncecitymarket.com\/events-all\/fourth-of-july-on-the-roof\u0022\u003EFourth of July on the Roof\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaturday, July 2\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPonce City Market will host a celebration on The Roof from 11 a.m. to midnight. Entertainment, food, and fireworks will all be part of the celebration. The event is limited to ages 21 and up beginning at 5 p.m. Admission is $30.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gwcca.org\/look-up-atlanta\u0022\u003ELook Up Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESunday, July 3\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA fireworks celebration at Centennial Olympic Park will take place Sunday, July 3. General admission is $10 and benefits the Centennial Olympic Park beautification fund.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantatrackclub.org\/peachtree\u0022\u003EPeachtree Road Race\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMonday, July 4\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThough registration is closed for the world\u0026rsquo;s largest 10K, spectators can enjoy the event along Peachtree Street and 10th Street just a few blocks from Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus. Volunteers are also still wanted for the event.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantaonthecheap.com\/chamblees-fourth-of-july-celebration-bike-parade-inflatables-live-music-and-fireworks\/\u0022\u003EChamblee Concert and Fireworks\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMonday, July 4\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA children\u0026rsquo;s bike parade, free concert, and fireworks will take place in Keswick Park. All events are free, and the Chamblee MARTA location offers convenient transit.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantaonthecheap.com\/decatur-4th-of-july-celebration-parade-fireworks\/\u0022\u003EDecatur Fireworks, Concert, and Parade\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMonday, July 4\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll are welcome to wear festive attire and join the July 4 parade in downtown Decatur. The parade is followed by a concert, with fireworks beginning at the courthouse around 9 p.m. All events are free.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/braves\/tickets\/promotions\u0022\u003EIndependence Day With the Braves\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJuly 4\u0026ndash;6\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Atlanta Braves host a series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park. Fireworks will take place after the game on July 4.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs the July 4 holiday approaches, everyone in the Georgia Tech community can look forward to a day off on Monday, July 4.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"As the July 4 holiday approaches, everyone in the Georgia Tech community can look forward to a day off on Monday, July 4."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2022-06-28 18:26:45","changed_gmt":"2022-06-28 18:27:42","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-06-28T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-06-28T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"219621":{"id":"219621","type":"image","title":"Fireworks Over Bobby Dodd Stadium","body":null,"created":"1449180151","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 22:02:31","changed":"1475894888","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:48:08","alt":"Fireworks Over Bobby Dodd Stadium","file":{"fid":"197228","name":"7514381394_2d0aeb080e_b.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/7514381394_2d0aeb080e_b_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/7514381394_2d0aeb080e_b_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":375407,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/7514381394_2d0aeb080e_b_0.jpg?itok=UkoKm5AR"}}},"media_ids":["219621"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[],"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:kristen.bailey@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EKristen Bailey\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":""}}}