Fourth Of July Celebration, Other Events Canceled In Roswell

ROSWELL, GA — The City of Roswell has decided to cancel or postpone many large city events that were scheduled during the month of June, as well as Independence Day events on July 4 and Alive in Roswell in both June and July. City leaders decided not to hold these events to continue proactive physical distancing measures and the limiting of gatherings to combat further COVID-19 transmission.

Canceled events include the following. Refer to the city's calendar to check the status of other June and July events and programs:

• Saturday, June 6: Riverside Sounds Concert—Canceled
• Friday, June 12: Music on the Hill Concert—Canceled
• Saturday, June 13: Lavender Festival at Barrington Hall—Canceled
• Saturday, June 13: Slip-N-Slide Extravaganza at Leita Thompson Memorial Park—Canceled
• Thursday, June 18: Alive in Roswell—Canceled
• Friday, June 26: Family Food Truck Fridays at Riverside Park—Canceled
• Saturday, July 4: Barbecue & Bluegrass at Barrington Hall—Canceled
• Saturday, July 4: Annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza—Canceled
• Friday, July 10: Music on the Hill Concert—Canceled
• Thursday, July 16: Alive in Roswell—Canceled

These cancellations align with Gov. Brian Kemp’s May 12 Executive Order, which renewed the Public Health State of Emergency and the shelter-in-place order for at-risk individuals through June 12. The governor’s order also mandated all residents and visitors in Georgia to practice physical distancing and refrain from gatherings of more than 10 people in a single location.

Although the governor’s executive order currently only extends through June 12, the City of Roswell’s decision to cancel or postpone events for the next several weeks was made out of an abundance of caution for both the public and city staff and volunteers who organize and work the events.

“We know everyone looks forward to these events. While we are disappointed that we will not have the opportunity to host these events, it is imperative for the safety of our residents, visitors, staff, and volunteers that we continue to be guided by public health data and best practices in physical distancing,” Mayor Lori Henry said. “We look forward to resuming large events when it is safe to do so.”