The Star Spangled Classic returns to downtown Athens this weekend. The family-friendly Independence Day celebration, will take place Saturday, June 30. The event is free of charge.
Activities begin at 5:00 p.m. and include live music by The Funk Brotherhood, children’s activities, and food trucks. The kids zone will feature bouncy houses and a variety of rides with fees of $2-$7.
The festival area will be on College Avenue from Hancock Avenue to East Clayton Street and on East Washington Street from North Lumpkin Street to North Thomas Street.
The highlight of the evening will be a fireworks display scheduled for approximately 9:30 p.m. The fireworks will be launched in the vicinity of the Classic Center parking deck. This year's event will be synchronized to a patriotic playlist that is available for download to smartphones at www.accgov.com/fireworks. Recommended viewing areas for the fireworks are the block of East Clayton Street from North Jackson Street to North Thomas Street that will open at 8:30 p.m. and the area around City Hall on College Avenue.
Due to the location of the fireworks launch, Athens-Clarke County Transit and the Multimodal Transportation Center will close at 7:45 p.m.
Attendees are discouraged from bringing pets to the event due to the crowds, loud noises from fireworks, and potentially hot asphalt and sidewalks.
For more information about the Star Spangled Classic, call the ACC Leisure Services Department at 706-613-3800 or visit www.accgov.com/fireworks.