Happy 4th Of July!

This weekend we'll commemorate the 234th year of American independence, and there are a lot of local ways to celebrate. 

*  Dunaire Friday Evening Poolside Cookout - Friday, July 2nd, 6:30 pm, bring your swim suit, meet your neighbors, and enjoy a laid-back evening at the pool.  $4 hamburger platters.  $3.50 for a hot dog platter. All proceeds support the pool.  All Dunaire residents are welcome!!  

*  Stone Mountain Village Independence Day Parade - Starting at 10am on Saturday, July 3rd, at Stone Mountain Village's Main Street.  There'll be a bike brigade, classic cars, clowns, bands, and floats. 

*  Avondale Estates 4th Of July Celebration - On Saturday, July 3rd, join our neighbors in Avondale Estates, as they celebrate the 4th on the 3rd.  The Atlanta Blue Notes will perform at Lake Avondale at 7:30pm, followed by fireworks at dusk. 

* Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park - July 3rd through July 5th, you can experience the "Journey to the Center of the Earth" 4-D movie, Sky Hike, the Summit Sky Ride, and the nightly Laser Show Spectacular topped off with an excellent fireworks display! 

*  The Clarkston Bicycle Parade will start at Clarkston City Hall on Sunday, July 4th, at 2pm.  Participating Clarkston residents will be decorating bikes, scooters, wagons, and strollers in patriotic colors for your viewing enjoyment.  

*  Decatur Pied Piper Parade - On Sunday, July 4th, decorate your bicycle, wagon, or roller skates, and join in the Pied Piper Parade as it winds its way through downtown Decatur.  Parade line-up is at 5:30pm at the First Baptist Church of Decatur.  The parade begins at 6pm, and ends at the bandstand on the square with a presentation of colors and "Star Spangled Banner."  The Callanwolde Concert Band begins at 7pm, and there will be a fireworks display at dark! 

Be safe and have a great 4th of July weekend!