Independence Day is less than a week away, and towns across metro Atlanta are gearing up for fun celebrations and huge fireworks shows. Here are just a few of them, happening close to home in Gwinnett County.
Prelude to the Fourth – Lawrenceville
The City of Lawrenceville is once again hosting its Prelude to the Fourth Fireworks Spectacular. The event happens on Friday, July 1st on the Lawrenceville Lawn. The fun starts at 5pm with music and food vendors. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for fireworks viewing beginning at dusk. This is a rain or shine event!
Sparkle in the Park – Lilburn
Sparkle in the Park happens on Monday, July 4th at the Lilburn City Park. The fun starts at 5:30pm, when balloon artists, face painters, bounce houses,
Memorial Day is an important day of observance, a national American holiday where we pause to remember and appreciate the sacrifice of our fallen service members. Unfortunately, this year’s observances of Memorial Day across the country will look a bit different than they have in years past. With CDC guidelines still advising against gatherings of more than 10 people, parades and events have been cancelled in towns both large and small.
But in Gwinnett County, officials decided to get creative. Instead of cancelling the annual event, the usual ceremony will be moved online. It will include a performance of the Star Spangled Banner and Taps followed by a three-volley salute. There will be remarks by County Commission Board Members and Retired Marine
Thanksgiving is just TWO days away! If you are hosting this year, you are likely feeling a little stress right about now. Before you start chopping, peeling and mixing, there are a few practical steps you can take to get your home ready for the biggest meal of the year. They’ll help avoid some big potential problems and keep things running smoothly all day long:
1. Clean Your Pipes. Did you know Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest weeks of the year for plumbers? This is because, as we cook, we inevitably drop things down the drain that shouldn’t be there. Refuse like potato skins, rice, and poultry skin can quickly clog drains and should never be put into a garbage disposal. If your drains are already slow, now is a great time to call a
Thursday, July 4th is Independence Day, a day for barbecue, family gatherings, and uniquely American celebrations. Not sure where or when your town is celebrating? We’ve got the local round-up of fireworks and festivals this week, from big towns to small:
Celebrate Braselton 4th of July Festival, Parade, & Fireworks – Thursday, July 4th starting at 5pm
This Thursday in Braselton, come out for the annual parade at 5pm and stay for the festival and fireworks that follow. There will be food vendors, live music, and fun for the whole family!
17th Annual Star Spangled Fourth at the Mall of Georgia – Thursday, July 4th starting at 3pm
Enjoy patriotic live music, food vendors, carnival games, bounce houses, fireworks, and a
