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2010 Summer Events In Atlanta, Georgia
Will you be in Atlanta this summer? If so, there’s ALWAYS something going on in HOT-lanta, so check out these events if you’re vacationing in Atlanta or there on business.
Centennial Olympic Park Fourth of July – located between Baker Street and Techwood Drive is the site of Atlanta’s daylong Independence Day celebration. Live Music and entertainment start in the afternoon and end with a huge Fireworks Display choreographed to a Musical Score. Thousands of people turn out, but you can also view the fireworks from a variety of less crowded spots nearby. Festivities begin at 4:30 PM with the fireworks show at 9:30 PM.
Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week (July 26th – August 9th) – Now in its fourth year, Restaurant Week showcases many of downtown Atlanta’s finest restaurants with each offering special dining promotions of three-course dinners for $25.00 per person ( not including tip & tax ). Atlanta Restaurant Week models similar events held in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington DC.
In addition to enjoying unbelievable cuisine, Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week also offers you the chance to enjoy art, live music, and a wide assortment of other Festive Activities. Participating restaurants include: Legal Sea Foods, 30 Tables, Avanzare, and more
Vans Warped Tour (July 26th) – Are you into the punk rock scene? Then, this concert festival is where you need to be! It’s being held at the Aaron’s Amphitheater in Lakewood. It includes such popular punk rock bands such as Reel Big Fish, Pennywise, and Sum 41.
National Black Arts Festival (July 14th to July 18th) – The NBAF salutes new voices of creativity by showcasing the exciting, artistic movement of the next generation and artists cutting the edges of tradition and culture. Dance, theatre, music, visual arts, new media, spoken and written word, and conversations all provide extraordinary opportunities for this next wave of history makers to share their unique, creative expression.
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