By: Jordana Klein
Red, White & Brew
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the world’s largest aquarium with the Red, White & Brew barbecue and beer fest at the Georgia Aquarium. From 6-10:30 p.m., this event will feature a sampling of great beers, a souvenir tasting mug, barbecue provided by Williamson Brothers, a silent auction benefiting the Sponsored Education Admissions (SEA) program, live music from Yacht Rock Schooner and the city’s best view of the Centennial Olympic Park firework show. All tickets are $55 each in advance and $65 on the day of the event, and proceeds will benefit Georgia Aquarium’s education initiatives. The event will take place in the Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom and the parking deck rooftop. The Red, White & Brew is a 21 and above event. However, with $10 kids tickets and $15 adult tickets, the entire family can enjoy the best view of the Centennial Olympic Park firework show with the Rooftop Fireworks Ticket that will give you access to the parking deck rooftop from 7:30-10:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Georgia Aquarium’s Education efforts including the SEA program.
Stone Mountain Park's 45th Annual Fantastic Fourth CelebrationStone Mountain Park will host the 45th Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration on July 3-4 from 10:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. with the lasershow at 9:30 p.m., followed immediately by a spectacular fireworks display. You can experience the all-new Geyser Towers or climb high in the trees on Sky Hike, one of the nation’s largest adventure ropes courses. With live entertainment, fireworks and much more, this event is fun for the entire family. You can save 30 percent exclusively online with the Family Value Pass which includes four all-attractions Adventure Passes, four meals and four unlimited drink refills. Ticket prices can be found here: http://stonemountainpark.com/tickets-pricing/.
Event website: http://festivals.stonemountainpark.com/mini-section/default.aspx?id=37
Event contact info: Please call 770.498.5690 or visit stonemountainpark.com for park updates prior to your visit.
Lenox Square's 53rd Annual Legendary 4th of July
Lenox Square will celebrate the 53rd Annual Legendary 4th of July at 10 a.m.- 10:30 p.m. sponsored by The Atlantan. There will be activities for the entire family, including games for children, musical entertainment, food concessions and the largest fireworks display in the Southeast. Tickets are free. The musical entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. with the Jimmy Buffet tribute band Sons of Sailors, followed by Party on the Moon at 7:30 p.m. Lenox Square shops and restaurants are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and fireworks are scheduled to begin approximately at 9:40 p.m.
Jordana Klein is a rising sophomore playing collegiate tennis at the division 1 level. She is majoring in journalism and works as an editorial intern at New South Publishing in Atlanta, Ga.
