Community Corner
Celebrate America's Independence During Our Extended Weekend
Several opportunities to see fireworks during our four-day weekend.
Salute to Motown in Marietta
When/Where: Friday at 8 p.m. at Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square NE, Marietta
Why Go: A musical revue saluting some of the best music in American history. Motown songs from Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and more.
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Pricing: $12-$15 admission—tickets can be purchased online
More Info: www.earlsmithstrand.org or call 770-293-0080
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4th Annual Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration
When/Where: Saturday, 6 – 10 p.m. at Ben Hill Strickland Sr. Memorial Park, 372 Oak St., Hiram
Why Go: Musical/performance group “Glow” will perform, great food and fun for the whole family, concluding with a fireworks presentation
Pricing: FREE
More Info: www.cityofhiramga.gov or call 770-943-3726
Fireworks Extravaganza
When/Where: Sunday, 6:30 – 10 p.m. at New Season Church, 4457 Atlanta Highway, Hiram
Why Go: Enjoy food, family, fun and fireworks. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be prepared by the youth group; everything else is free.
Pricing: FREE admission—food can be purchased as a fundraiser for the youth group
More Info: www.newseasonchurch.com or call 770-439-7223
Marietta Independence Day Parade
When/Where: Monday, 10 a.m.: Route begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church, then heads west on Roswell Street, north on East Park Square past Glover Park and Square, down Cherokee Street, ends at North Marietta Parkway
Why Go: Celebrate America’s Independence Day with more than 85 parade entries and approximately 2,000 participants. Food, arts, crafts, carnival games will be available throughout Glover Park on the Marietta Square
Pricing: Attendance and admission to the park is FREE
More Info: www.mariettaga.gov or call 770-794-5601
Marietta Fireworks Display
When/Where: Monday, 9:30 p.m., fireworks will be shot from First United Methodist Church parking lot, 56 Whitlock Ave., Marietta
Why Go: Enjoy one of the largest firework displays in the south. KICKS 101.5 FM will broadcast patriotic music during fireworks display.
Pricing: Admission is FREE: Traffic is expected to be heavy, get a parking space near the square early.
More Info: www.mariettaga.gov or call 770-794-5601
