alpharetta events: Weekend Independence Day Events Around North Metro Atlanta - 06/28/10 07:31 AM
Wondering how to celebrate our Nation's Birthday?  In North Metro Atlanta, you have a number of events to choose from.
Kick off your weekend on Saturday morning in downtown Woodstock GA with a 5K Freedom Run at 7:30am.  The annual Independence Parade begins at 10am; there will also be vendors and entertainment at City Park until 3pm.  Later that evening will be a fireworks display behind Target on Hwy 92.  As a reminder, the Farmers Market will be closed this Saturday.
Marietta  on Saturday starting with their Independence Parade at 10am.  This year's parade features 44 floats and approximately 2,000 participants.  … (0 comments)

alpharetta events: Mark your Calendar for Thurday night Taste of Alpharetta! - 05/11/10 01:26 AM
The 20th Annual Taste of Alpharetta kicks off at 5pm this Thursday in downtown Alpharetta! The event lasts until 10pm though many of the restaurants begin packing up at around 9pm.  Sixty restaurants will compete in 5 judged categories plus the People's Choice Award- each restaurant will have a booth with food samples at a cost of $.50-3.00 with a variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts.  You can eat quite well on $10 or less!

Don't miss the Culinary Art and Music Stage where you can observe the chefs' competition and enjoy live music.  There will also be a fun zone for … (2 comments)