Sandy Springs, Dunwoody Team Up To Celebrate July 4th

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Sandy Springs and Dunwoody will join forces this year to promote two day’s worth of celebrations during the July 4th weekend.

“The cities of Dunwoody and Sandy Springs are physically central to happenings throughout the metro Atlanta area, giving families a lot of choices in planning out their holiday weekend,” said Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul.

At 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4, the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and the Dunwoody Crier Newspaper will host the annual Fourth of July Parade featuring marching bands, floats, clowns, animals and local celebrities.

Last year the parade attracted more than 2,500 participants and 32,000 spectators.

The parade begins at 9 a.m. at Mount Vernon Road and Jett Ferry Road. It will proceed west on Mt. Vernon to Dunwoody Village, with spectator points all along the route.

On Sunday, July 5, residents can head on over to the Concourse Corporate Center lawn for the annual fireworks display hosted by the city of Sandy Springs.

The band, Shiloh, will perform at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 9:45 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to pack a snack, bring a blanket and enjoy an evening under the stars as fireworks illuminate the sky above the iconic King and Queen buildings.

Pets, tents, outdoor cooking and personal-use sparklers will not be permitted.

“Two of the most anticipated ways to celebrate - fireworks and parades – and both are located within the borders of our cities,” added Dunwoody Mayor Mike Davis. “With our collective array of hotels and dining options, vacationing in the Perimeter area is an easy choice.”

The Hospitality and Convention and Visitors bureaus of the two cities decided to combine promotional efforts for the holiday weekend this year, noting that residents frequently cross the borders for entertainment and leisure activities.

For additional information, visit www.dunwoodyga.gov or www.sandyspringsga.gov.

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