Annual Celebrations in Atlanta
- Black Arts Festival
Atlanta's National Black Arts Festival offers experiences in dance, music, film, theatre, visual arts, and literature. Held each July, the Black Arts Festival celebrates the African-American experience through the arts. - Dogwood Festival
This annual celebration of spring is held each April and offers music, visual art, food and fun activities for the entire family - there's even a canine Frisbee competition for four-legged members of the family. - Jazz Festival
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is a month-long series of concerts each May that culminates with three days of show-stopping performances Memorial Day Weekend at Piedmont Park. - Peachtree Road Race
Every July 4, thousands of Atlantans and visitors alike "run the Peachtree", a 10K race that stretches from Lenox Mall in Buckhead to Midtown's Piedmont Park. Founded in 1970, the Peachtree Road Race is sponsored by the Atlanta Track Club. - Cyclorama
This large cylindrical painting depicting the historic Battle of Atlanta has been on display in the City since1893. The largest oil painting in the world, the Atlanta Cyclorama resides at Grant Park and is part of a museum and theater. - Other well known festivals are well-known festivals are the Georgia Renaissance Festival, Black College Spring Break, Sweet Auburn Festival, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival and the National Black Arts Festival
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