Alive In Roswell Kicks Off April 19

ROSWELL, GA — We are just two weeks away from the start of the 2018 Alive In Roswell season, and residents are invited to descend onto the downtown area and kick off the spring season with your family and friends.

Alive in Roswell begins Thursday, April 19 and will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month through October. It runs concurrently on Canton Street and at Historic Roswell Town Square, as well as at the Interactive Zone at City Hall. Free regular trolley service connects the venues.

The festival features live bands, hundreds of interactive vendors, and kids' games and entertainment — and it enjoys participation from the surrounding boutiques, small businesses and restaurants.

2018 dates are:

• April 19
• May 17
• June 21
• July 19
• Aug. 16
• Sept. 20
• Oct. 18

Gate City Brewing Company was the festival's first presenting sponsor last year. Roswell's first craft brewhouse and taproom opened its doors at the corner of Canton and Magnolia streets in 2015 and has quickly become a popular destination, featuring for live music, community-based events, and an overall good time. Co-Founder Brian Borngesser said the company is "thrilled" to be one of the event's presenting sponsors for 2018.

"This year, we are proud to share this sponsorship with Carl Black Buick-GMC — two Roswell businesses that have made a huge commitment to keep it local by sponsoring this fantastic event," Borngesser added.

Family-owned and operated Carl Black Buick-GMC Roswell has served the city and surrounding communities for years. Carl Black sponsors many local teams and charitable organizations and is an enthusiastic supporter of the local music scene by bringing top entertainment the area.

"Anyone who has ever experienced Alive in Roswell knows how fun and energizing it is, and we're thrilled to help to make that experience possible this year," said Tod Baker, executive manager at Carl Black Buick-GMC Roswell.

Hosted by the city in conjunction with Atlanta Plays it Forward, Alive in Roswell offers unique opportunities for sponsors and vendors to showcase their businesses and services — and their commitment to the community — to thousands of residents and visitors.

Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels. To discuss opportunities, contact Tom LaDow at 678-591-2610 or TLaDow@AtlantaPlaysItForward.com. For more information, visit the Alive in Roswell website.

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Image via city of Roswell