Things To Do Week of July 4th 2010
June 28, 2010 by Paul McParland
Filed under Events
AtlantaGaToday has compiled a list of the best things to do in Atlanta for the week of July 4th, 2010. Independence Day in Atlanta features some of the best fireworks shows in the South including the Fourth of July Celebration at Centennial Olympic Park, Lenox Square Independence Day Celebration and the Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park.
There is another traditional Atlanta Event taking place in the morning on the Fourth of July. It’s the Peachtree Road Race which now has over 55,000 participants and is the largest 10k in the country. There are many parties and festivities surrounding this world class event!
Other top Atlanta Events this Week of July Fourth include live performances by Sting, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Liza Minnelli and the opening of the Phantom of the Opera at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Also, don’t forget to explore all the FREE EVENTS going on around Atlanta!
Things To Do Monday June 28, 2010
Atlanta Concert: Sting, former lead vocalist from the Police performs with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, 8 p.m., Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta – Buckhead.
Sports Event: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, Major League Baseball – the Braves are always one of the best events in Atlanta, 7:10 p.m., Turner Field, Downtown Atlanta.
Things To Do Tuesday June 29, 2010
Atlanta Concert: Sting, former lead vocalist from the Police performs with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, 8 p.m., Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta – Buckhead.
Music Event: The JoAnne Smith Experience, Music @ Noon, Noon – 1 p.m., Southern Company Amphitheatre, Centennial Olympic Park, Downtown Atlanta next to CNN. FREE EVENT!
Sports Event: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, Major League Baseball – the Braves are always one of the best events in Atlanta, 7:10 p.m., Turner Field, Downtown Atlanta.
Sports Event: Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury, WNBA Basketball, 7:00 p.m., Philips Arena, Downtown Atlanta.
What To Do Wednesday June 30, 2010
Atlanta Theatre: Phantom of the Opera, the ultimate romantic musical and longest running show in Broadway history returns to the Fabulous Fox, 8 p.m., Fox Theatre, Midtown – Downtown Atlanta.
Sports Event: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, Major League Baseball – the Braves are always one of the best events in Atlanta, 7:10 p.m., Turner Field, Downtown Atlanta.
Things To Do Thursday July 1, 2010
Atlanta Concert: REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar, former 70′s & 80′s Rock Legends, 7 p.m., Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta – Buckhead.
Atlanta Free Movie Events: Grease! Atanta’s longest running outdoor movie series, starts at Dusk, Atlantic Station – Central Park, Atlanta, FREE EVENT!
Sports Event: Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx, WNBA Basketball, 7:00 p.m., Philips Arena, Downtown Atlanta.
What To Do in Atlanta Friday July 2, 2010
Chastain Atlanta: Liza Minnelli, the glorious Liza Minnelli performs live with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta – Buckhead.
Music Event: Georgia Aquarium Jazz Journeys, Friday Night Jazz at the World’s Largest Aquarium, 7:00 p.m., Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta – Downtown.
What To Do Today Saturday July 3, 2010
Sports Event: Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball – the Braves are always one of the best events in Atlanta, 4:00 p.m., Turner Field, Downtown Atlanta.
Sports Event: Atlanta Dream vs. Chicago Sky, WNBA Basketball, 7:00 p.m., Philips Arena, Downtown Atlanta.
Things To Do in Atlanta Independence Day July 4, 2010
Atlanta Fireworks: 4th of July Celebration at Centennial Olympic Park, tune to Q100 for Atlanta’s best choreographed display of fireworks – all day celebration with kids zone, live musical entertainment and more, Centennial Olympic Park, Downtown Atlanta. Go here for complete details for the 4th of July Celebration at Centennial Park.
Atlanta Fireworks: Lenox Square Independence Day Celebration, largest fireworks display in southeast features over 4,000 shots, kids zone and live musical entertainment,
Lenox Square – Buckhead Atlanta, go here for complete Lenox Square July 4th Schedule of Events.
Atlanta Fireworks: Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park, three day Atlanta Event featuring a fireworks display following the laser show, Stone Mountain Park, go here for more information Fantastic Fourth Celebration.
Outdoor Activities: Peachtree Road Race, Yes! It’s finally here the 41st Annual Peachtree Road Race is now the second largest run in America. Race and crowds start at 7:30 a.m. at Lenox Square and Peachtree Rd. in Buckhead. Go here for complete information on the 2010 Peachtree Road Race including wave start times, course information, and best locations to view the race.
Sports Event: Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball – Braves baseball on July 4th is a time-honored Atlanta Tradition, 5:00 p.m., Turner Field, Downtown Atlanta.
