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Legendary Fourth of July Festivities at Lenox Square

Lenox Square is proud to host Atlanta’s Independence Day
tradition and the largest fireworks show in the Southeast. The community is
invited to attend this 54-year-old celebration:



· Families can enjoy a
fun day of fun activities. Highlights include the
following:



·3 p.m. – Lenox
Square’s Kid Zone, which includes a variety of inflatables, bungee
jumps and more.

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·6 p.m. – Tin Lizzy’s
VIP Area
 opens for guests ages 21 and up.  A $10 cover gains you
access and includes one complimentary beer.  While inside, enjoy $4
drafts, $3 tacos and a relaxing lounge area with tables and chairs.  Later
in the evening, ‘Atlanta’s Next Legend' winner Wesley Cook will be available
for a meet & greet in the VIP Area.



·Beginning at 6 p.m., Lenox
Square’s Simon Style Setter Nikka Shae will emcee a diverse
lineup of live entertainment 
at the main stage including the
following:

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· 6 p.m. – Jimmy Buffett
tribute band Sons of Sailors



· 7 p.m. – ‘Atlanta’s
Next Legend’ winner
 Wesley Cook



· 7:40 p.m. -
Saxophonist Trey Daniels, Patriotic Medley



· 7:45 p.m. – Headliner
Party On The Moon
, a party band playing the latest in current dance,
classic rock, disco/funk, swing, R&B, standards, Motown and new country.
One of the most in-demand party bands in the country, Party on the Moon
has played at President Obama’s Inauguration Ball and New York Giants
quarterback and Super Bowl champion Eli Manning’s wedding.



· The much-anticipated
fireworks display starts at 9:40 p.m.
 and lasts approximately 16
minutes. 
Weighing in at just over three tons, a grand
total of 4,963 fireworks are used in the show,
which is topped off with two mini-finales prior to the grand finale.



WHEN: Thursday, July 4,
2013



Lenox Square shops and
restaurants are open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.



Activities open for a
full-day of family fun at 3 p.m.



 Musical entertainment
from Sons of Sailors, Wesley Cook, Trey Daniels and Party on the Moon begins at
6 p.m.



Fireworks scheduled to begin
at approximately 9:40 p.m.



WHERE: Lenox Square



GETTING THERE:   Due
to street and highway closures, MARTA is the preferred and easiest means of
transportation to and from the event.  On the Doraville line, exit at the
“Lenox” station; on the North Springs line, exit at the “Buckhead” station.



PARKING:  Again
this year, paid parking will be in place at Lenox Square. In addition, for $20,
patrons can access Premier Parking, which is in immediate proximity of the
festivities, and offers priority event departure assisted by the Atlanta Police
Department.  A portion of the proceeds from parking fees will be donated
to the Simon Youth Foundation.

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