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Hang out on the ‘beach’ in the middle of Gwinnett County

Snellville is holding its sixth annual Beach Blast on May 20.

Credit: City of Snellville

Credit: City of Snellville

Snellville is holding its sixth annual Beach Blast on May 20.
By Amanda C. Coyne
May 17, 2017

Seventy tons of sand will turn Snellville’s Towne Green into a beach on Saturday.

Snellville Tourism and Trade is holding its sixth annual Beach Blast this weekend. Along with sand, the event is bringing a mascot parade, DJ and water slide to the city’s center. Mascots in the parade will include Chopper from the Gwinnett Braves and the Chick-fil-A cow.

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Guests who purchase a $10 all-day pass can enjoy unlimited turns at a rock wall and bungee jump, play in inflatable attractions and putt on a 9-hole mini-golf course. Individual tickets for these attractions are also available for purchase.

Live music will be played by the Gold Standard Band from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re the competitive type, there will also be a watermelon eating contest, hula hoop contest and cake and cookie walks.

The event begins at 2 p.m. Attractions open at 2:15 p.m.

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Amanda Coyne is a hyperlocal reporter for the AJC, covering Gwinnett County.

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