Roswell 4th of July 2017 Fireworks, BBQ, Weather Forecast

ROSWELL, GA — The city of Roswell will celebrate Independence Day with two events that have become popular traditions in the community. First up will be the third annual BBQ & Bluegrass at Barrington Hall, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 4 at the historic home at 535 Barrington Drive.

Residents can kick back and enjoy barbecue and bluegrass music in the backyard of Barrington Hall, which is also celebrating its 175th birthday. The King family, who built Barrington Hall, held a 4th of July barbecue for their friends and neighbors in the 1800's. Roswell plans to revive their tradition with live music, barbecue, beer, soft drinks, and desserts for sale.

A children's area will keep the youngsters occupied with games and crafts. Come enjoy this laid-back and musical 4th of July celebration. While admission is free, vendors with food and drink will be available for purchase.

Topping off the day's celebration will be the city's annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. July 4 at Roswell High School's front lawn at 11595 King Road.

Weather forecasts call for a chance of rain and thunderstorms Tuesday, but the National Weather Service says the best chances for storms will be between noon and 6 p.m. By Tuesday night, the chance of rain is 30 percent, and that will most likely happen before 7 p.m., letting fireworks displays go off as planned.

The 18th Annual Roswell Fireworks Extravaganza is a wonderful, family-friendly tradition, featuring live stage performances, a Kids Zone and great food. Attendees can bring blankets, chairs and the entire family to snuggle up on the lawn.

Please note dogs are not allowed a the event, and Roswell High is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free school. Here's a rundown of the events:

• 5:30 p.m.: Kids’ Zone with giant Inflatables, carnival games, prizes and music
• 5:30 p.m.: Food trucks such as Big C Chicago Kitchen, The Philly Connection, Grubbing Out, and more
• 6 p.m.: Live Music (The 120 East Band takes the stage at 6 p.m. and Banks and Shane rocks the crowd at 7:30 p.m.)
• Spectacular fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

The city notes the start time for the fireworks is sometimes earlier or later, depending on the weather. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and/or check the city's Facebook page for updates.

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