As the sunny season kicks in to full swing, join the rest of your community by attending some of the many festivals happening in DeKalb County this summer. Music, fireworks, BBQ and even a beach party —DeKalb County really knows how to bring people together.
So, pack up your cooler, unfold your lawn chairs and get ready to have a blast in DeKalb this summer.
Decatur Beach Party. 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 17. Adults $12 in advance, $15 at the gate; Children ages 4 through 12 $7 in advance, $10 at the gate; Children 3 and under get in for free. Decatur Square. Downtown Decatur,Decatur, Ga. 30030. 678-553-6573. www.decaturdba.com
Enjoy a day at the beach without ever having to leave town. This Friday, the streets of Ponce de Leon Ave. will turn into full scale beach, thanks to over 60 tons of soft sand. With live music, dancing, food, tropical drinks and a kid's boardwalk, the Decatur Beach Party will not disappoint.
Amplify Decatur Music Festival. Noon-3 p.m. and 5-11 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Free for the afternoon concert, $30 per person for the evening concert, free for children 7 and under.Decatur Square. Downtown Decatur, Decatur, Ga. 30030. www.amplifydecatur.org
Celebrate Decatur Cooperative Ministry in their work to help the homeless around DeKalb County while listening to amazing live music at the Amplify Decatur Music Festival happening on June 18. A free afternoon event starts at noon with live music, games, food trucks and vendors, followed by ticketed shows at 5 featuring Grammy-nominated acts.
Pied Piper Parade, Concert and Fireworks. Starts at 5:30 p.m. July 4. Free. Decatur Square. East Ponce de Leon Ave. at East Court Square, Decatur, Ga. 30030. 678-553-6573. www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com.
Celebrate Independence Day in style with the Pied Piper Parade through Decatur Square. At this community parade, you'll find yourself among friends and floats as you wind your way around downtown Decatur on July 4. The parade officially begins at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Decatur, followed by a concert and fireworks at the Square.
Stone Mountain Fantastic Fourth Celebration. 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., fireworks and Lasershow starts at 9:30 p.m. July 4. Free with parking admissions of $15. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd. Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407. www.stonemountainpark.com.
No place celebrates Independence Day like Stone Mountain Park. With a 825-foot-high mountain as the backdrop, the Fantastic Fourth Celebration will light up the night with an unforgettable patriotic fireworks display, Lasershow Spectacular and flaming cannons.
Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival. Noon-8 p.m. Aug. 13. $12 per person. Harmony Park. Oakview Road, Decatur. mvajda@synertiapartners.com. www.decaturbbqfestival.com.
At this family-friendly festival, you'd better bring your appetite. Enjoy tasting delicious barbecue while listening to live music at this all day event. The Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival will not only serve up delicious food, but will include some of the best live performances from aspiring blues and bluegrass musicians across the country.
Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 8 and 9, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Sept. 11. Free with parking admissions of $15. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd. Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407. www.stonemountainpark.com.
Spend a day surrounded by the summer sun, art, entertainment and community at the Yellow Daisy Festival. With over 400 artist and crafters expected to showcase their work, it's no wonder that the Yellow Daisy Festival was named as one of the Top 20 Events from the Southeast Tourism Society and has won multiple awards from the Southeast Festival and Events Association. While you shop and peruse the amazing artwork and handicrafts, you can also enjoy watching live entertainment and eating tasty festival food.
Don't let summer go by without getting out there and enjoying community events and activities. Need a few ideas? Check out the 2016 summer bucket list for Atlanta families.
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