The North Fulton community really knows how to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and service of veterans. This Memorial Day, come on down to one of the many events and ceremonies happening around North Fulton County to show how much you appreciate the men and women in the military and to show respect for those who gave their lives for their country.
Alpharetta
Alpharetta Memorial Day Tribute. 9:30 a.m. May 30. Free. Alpharetta City Hall. 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. 678-297-6000.
The 2016 Alpharetta Memorial Day Tribute will start with music, followed by an invocation, the Posting of Colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, the singing of the National Anthem by Alpharetta High School students Isha Shrotriya and Michael Horton, an inspiring speech by Captain Alec Fraser, the Laying of the Wreath, a 21-Gun Salute and a performance of "Taps" by Alpharetta High School student Daniel Gelber.
Atlanta
The Greater Body of Christ Temple Annual Memorial Day Festival. 10 a.m. May 30. Free. Central Park. 400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-524-0976.
If you enjoy listening to gospel music, you will love this year's Greater Body of Christ Temple Annual Memorial Day Festival happening at Central Park in Atlanta. This free event will feature musical performances by gospel choirs, recording artists and hip-hop artists, a singing contest and The Christian Johnson Basketball Classic Tournament. This family-friendly event has a little something for everyone and seeks to honor the men and women in the military through the inspiration of gospel music.
The Atlanta Braves Military Appreciation Day. 1:10 p.m. May 30. Seats starting at $25. Turner Field. 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta. 404-522-7630.
Spend a day with the Atlanta Braves celebrating the brave veterans of this nation on May 30 at Turner Field. The Atlanta Braves Military Appreciation Day will honor those who gave their lives in service of the country as well as active, reserve and veteran military. Each ticket price includes a Braves camo t-shirt and $3 of every ticket will benefit the United Service Organization of Georgia in salute of the USO's 75th anniversary.
Milton
Milton Memorial Day Ceremony. 10 a.m. May 30. Free. Freedom Park. 13200 Deerfield Parkway, Milton. 678-242-2500.
Come down to Freedom Park in Milton on May 30 for the 9th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Hosted by The City of Milton, this year's event will feature a speech by Lieutenant General James Helmly, a presentation by The City of Milton Fire Department Color Guard and will end with a roll call of local veterans who sacrificed their lives for their country. If you arrive around 9 a.m., the local Boy Scouts will serve a fundraiser breakfast to enjoy before the ceremony begins.
Roswell
Chattahoochee Nature Center Memorial Day River Canoe Trip. 9 a.m. May 30. $25 for CNC Members, $30 for ages 6 to adult. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055.
Celebrate veterans in a whole new way at the Chattahoochee Nature Center by taking part in the Memorial Day River Canoe Trip happening on May 30. Beginning at 9 a.m., naturalists will conduct a guided canoe ride down the Chattahoochee River.
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Memorial Day Events in Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and North Fulton County
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