Happy Independence Day – if you celebrate it.
As a kid in London, we celebrated Bonfire Day. The grown folks built a roaring bonfire out in the back yard and we kids used the flames to light our fireworks. Oh, and we roasted marshmallows too.
One of my readers points out that we were still slaves when Independence Day was created. But hey, that was so long ago, right? It’s still a fun day!
If you’re looking for fun things to do in the A today, I’ve compiled a short list for you:
- Atlanta Peachtree Road Race
It started already, but you can still get in on the fun! Click to see MARTA schedule - Fireworks
AJC has a guide to all the big fireworks displays tonight - Chris Brown at Chastain
The geeky Chris Brown is at Chastain tonight at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from 58.75 (lawn, no chairs allowed) to $$88.75; Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-249-6400. I pity the fool who lives near Chastain. - More concerts
- Pre Launch Party and Celebrity Showcase
At the biggest mansion on Lake Lanier. Hosted by Charles Mathis & Osei The Dark Secret. Special guests include Fantasia, Young Dro, Devyne Stephens, Bangladesh, and more. Live performances. Tickets $150. Email rsvpatl@gmail.com for more information or questions. (Source: Rovella Williams, Verseus Ent) - Atlanta (White) Gay Pride
www.atlantapride.org we call this the “white” Gay Pride weekend
