UPDATE: Crabapple Fourth of July Parade Cancelled

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UPDATE: The Crabapple Community Association has cancelled its annual Fourth of July Walking Parade, according to its Facebook page.

ORIGINAL STORY

Residents in Alpharetta, Milton and Crabapple won’t have a shortage of events to choose from to commemorate our nation’s Independence Day.

Starting at 10 a.m., the Crabapple Community Association will host its Fourth of July Walking Parade. Parade participants are asked to arrive by 9:30 a.m. for lineup across from the Broadwell Pavilion, which is located at 12615 Broadwell Road.

The parade will proceed through historic Crabapple along Dunbrody Avenue and Danesfeld Drive and end at Broadwell Pavillion. Prizes will be awarded for parade participants.

A children’s activity area will be set up to be enjoyed after the parade. Visit Crabapple Community Association’s website for more details about the event.

Alpharetta’s annual celebration will kick off at 6 p.m. at Wills Park, which is located at 11925 Wills Road.

Kids will be able to enjoy inflatables, face painting, balloon animals and fun in the children’s area located by the Alpharetta Community Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with wristbands available for nominal fees. Red, white and blue glow sticks will also be sold.

Food vendors located throughout the park will serve festive fare until 10 p.m. Food available include classics like barbecue, hot dogs, and hamburgers as well as Mediterranean-style dishes, wood-fired pizza and tacos.

Old fashioned lemonade, Italian ice, snow balls and ice cream will also be available.

Starting at 6 p.m., the Alpharetta City Band will perform patriotic tunes starting and will be followed by a local band, Serious Business, playing classic rock and new country favorites.

If residents decide to attend Alpharetta’s events, the city reminds residents of the following stipulations:

• Accessible parking available near the Wacky World Playground. Old Milton Parkway between Highway 9 and Wills Road will close when parking lots are full.
• Alcohol and tobacco are prohibited in the park, per city ordinance.
• Pets must be on leashes or in a crate.
• Charcoal grills are strictly prohibited. Small propane grills are allowed with permit. To obtain a permit, call 678-297-6123.
• Food vendors and children’s entertainment will accept cash only.
• To ensure safety of the large crowd attending, the City discourages use of personal fireworks in the park during this event.
• Some activities may be delayed or canceled due to inclement weather, but the fireworks show is a rain or shine event.

If you’re planning to celebrate Independence Day outdoors, prepare to dodge showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the weekend. You can get your detailed Alpharetta-Milton weather forecast here.

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