Kennesaw park vying for America's favorite park

A free concert will be held on Saturday in Kennesaw's Swift-Cantrell Park to allow attendees to visit and vote for the park in Coca-Cola's "America's Favorite Park" contest.

The top three vote-getting parks will win cash prizes. Concert organizers will be at the park to provide instructions on voting. Voting stations will be available for attendees without smartphones or electronic devices. The park will also receive votes for attendees checking in using the foursquare mobile application.

The concert will feature performances by local bands and solo artists.

Information: 770-422-9714; www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec

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