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Avondale Estates celebrates 4th of July

For its Fourth of July Celebration, the city of Avondale Estates is planning a fireworks show from its new Town Green. A 4th of July Parade also is being organized. (Courtesy of Avondale Estates)

Credit: City of Avondale Estates

Credit: City of Avondale Estates

For its Fourth of July Celebration, the city of Avondale Estates is planning a fireworks show from its new Town Green. A 4th of July Parade also is being organized. (Courtesy of Avondale Estates)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
June 29, 2022

Avondale Estates will host a fireworks show from the Town Green on the Fourth of July.

A parade, festivities, food vendors and performers also will be a part of the event .

For more information on participating in the 4th of July Parade, contact Ashley Hess at ashleybhess@comcast.net.

The city’s new Town Green is at Oak Street and North Avondale Road (U.S. 278/Ga. 10).

Getting to the Town Green:

- Bikes are recommended to get to the Town Green.

- Parking is limited. On-street parking is permitted throughout downtown, but respect parking signs.

- Regard local businesses by not parking in their lots during business hours and only where allowed.

- Be cautious of vendors while they load/set up inside the park.

For more information, visit the city’s website at AvondaleEstates.org or facebook.com/CityOfAvondaleGA.

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