Two blocks of 18th Street South and one block of 29th Avenue South in Homewood will be blocked off from 5:30-9:30 p.m. for an Independence Day celebration. Activities include inflatables, rides and a view of the Thunder on the Mountain fireworks display. Admission is $10. Proceeds from ride sales benefit the Homewood High School Band. Get updates on Twitter @homewoodparks. … [Read more...]
Thunder on the Mountain
The annual Fourth of July fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. at Vulcan Park and last approximately 20 minutes. The display will feature a variety of firework shells choreographed to a soundtrack of patriotic tunes and musical performances. For more information, visit www.visitvulcan.com. … [Read more...]
66th Annual Fourth of July Celebration
By Kaitlin CandelariaOur Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church is gearing up for the 66th edition of its Fourth of July festival. This year, it expects to serve more than three tons of BBQ.The Trash and Treasure sale will start the day and will feature more than 6,000 donated items for purchase. Beginning at 9 a.m., shoppers can peruse everything from furniture to pet … [Read more...]
Carroll Weekend Basketball Clinic
The Atlanta Hawks’ DeMarre Carroll will hold a special edition basketball clinic in celebration of the Carroll Weekend, presented by Carroll Family Foundation. The clinic will be hosted at John Carroll High School. Youth ages 7-16 are invited to learn basketball skills from noon-3 p.m. Registration is $65. For more information, call 322-4197 ext. 107. … [Read more...]
Sloss Fest
This two-day music and lifestyle event will feature over 30 bands on three stages from 1 p.m.-midnight each day at Sloss Furnaces. Featured artists include Modest Mouse, The Avett Brothers, Band of Horses, St. Paul and The Broken Bones and more. For more information and ticket prices, visit www.slossfest.com. … [Read more...]