![]() If postponed on July 3, only the fireworks portion of the Red, White and Boom event will take place on Saturday, July 8 at 9:30 p.m. In the event of severe inclement weather on July 3, the public is encouraged to stay tuned to the city and county social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates on whether the event will be rescheduled. They will be launched on the recreation field behind the Rockdale County Board of Education building on Pine Street.Ī. Where are the fireworks being launched?Ī. and a portion of Main Street will close at 5:30 p.m. Pine Street, Center Street, Commercial Street, Court Street will close at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Monday morning, July 3 and will remain closed throughout the day. Please bring blankets and chairs to comfortably view the fireworks!Ī. Can we bring a canopy tent to use until after the sun sets?Ī. If you choose to bring your dog, make sure the dog is on a leash and you clean up after your pet accordingly. Due to the noise from the fireworks and volume of people expected, we recommend you do not bring your dog. There is a fee for the majority of the children’s activities.Ī. The Kids Zone is located in the lower tier of the city’s Main Street Parking Lot and includes a variety of bounce houses, face painting, and other children’s activities. What is there for kids to do? Is it free?Ī. ![]() There will be two stages of entertainment. Food trucks and vendors scheduled will be announced closer to the event.Ī. What kind of food/drink will be for sale?Ī. No, there will be food trucks, vendors and restaurants in Olde Town Conyers selling food and drinks. Are you providing snacks or water for free?Ī. A handicap shuttle is also available.ĭownload a map of the event with nearby parking options here. and drop guests off close to the events and activities in Olde Town Conyers. We recommend carpooling and using the free shuttle service that will transport guests from two locations off of Parker Road: the Rockdale County Government Annex at 1400 Parker Road and Rockdale Career Academy at 1064 Culpepper Drive. What suggestions do you have for parking?Ī. The event and activities will begin at 6 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at dark, or between 9:30 p.m. Red, White and Boom is sponsored by the city of Conyers and Rockdale County Government. The streets of the commercial district of historic Olde Town Conyers will come alive with the sights and sounds of our community celebrating our nation's independence.īring the family for food trucks, kids activities, multiple stages of live music, a beer garden, and did we mention fireworks? The fun starts at 6 p.m. If you go: The festival opens on the riverfront at 11am, with fireworks launching from Genoa Park starting at 10pm.Save the date for Monday, Jas we celebrate our country's independence at Red, White and Boom! presented by the Conyers Convention and Visitors Bureau. Squeeze in at the Main Street bridge or a parking garage roof and get ready to "ooh" and "aah." Travel tip: Take the $4 round-trip on COTA to avoid the second round of fireworks - angry drivers in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Pack a snack - or patience for food lines. ![]() Pro tip: We call it "Boom." It just sounds better.įun facts: Impress your friends with some trivia on Boom's 40th anniversary: It brings in 400,000 annual spectators and is the city's largest single-day event.īe prepared: Wear sunscreen. So when you see the hardcore folks sitting on the Scioto River banks inside a square of yellow caution tape, that's the perfect time to make a snarky comment.Ice breaker: There's nothing more patriotic than waking up at the crack of dawn to claim a spectating spot at a public park. Never been to Red, White & Boom? Here's how to hide your first-timer status.The Midwest's biggest and brightest fireworks display finally returns tomorrow after two years.
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