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Who’s ready for a fun 4th of July weekend?

Family 4th of July Events in Cumming

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Fireworks Celebration – July 3rd
Fireworks, Live Music, & Family Entertainment at the Cumming Fairgrounds
From 6pm with Fireworks beginning at 9:30pm
Full Events Schedule
Fourth of July Parade – July 4th
Steam Engines, Antique Tractors, Cars & Decorative Floats will take over the streets
From Tribble Gap & Woodland Drive to the Cumming Fairgrounds
From 9am to 1pm
Full Events Schedule
Both events are FREE to the public.  Contact the Cumming Fairgrounds for more information.
Phone – 770.781.3491
www.CummingFair.net
Dutch Monkey Doughnuts Independence Day Doughnut Eating Competition – July 3rd
Come cheer the contestants on (or watch them get sick) in this 2nd Annual Event.  At 12Noon, Children under 12 years old and 12-18 are invited to participate in the kids eating contest (no pre-registration required).  Adult participants have already been selected and will begin their contest about 1pm.  The day will also include lots of fun with hot dogs on the grill, raffles for prizes (to benefit Team Dutch Monkey).   Suggested to bring lawn chairs.
Visit their Facebook Page for more information.
3075 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Cumming 30041

Kid Friendly 4th of July Activities in Cumming

Adventure Kids in Cumming GA4th of July Craft – Thursday, June 30th
Visit Adventure Kids for a 4th of July inspired craft with snack & play afterwards.  Event starts at 10:30am.  Cost is $12 per child.
For more information – contact Adventure Kids
4335 Bethelview Road, Cumming 30040
Phone – 770.406.8952

“I Pledge Project” – Friday, July 1st
The Ice Cream Social is hosting the national “I Pledge Project”.  Every child who recites the Pledge of Allegiance (from memory) will receive a free kid’s ice cream cup or cone.  For info, visit the official “I Pledge Project” website for more information.
From 4pm to 8pm
For more information – contact Ice Cream Social
5910 Bethelview Road, Cumming 30040
Phone – 678.648.1510
Flags & Fireworks Mini Photo Sessions – Friday, July 1st
Cory Lamb Photography will be offering their “Flags & Fireworks Session”.  For just $20, receive a 15 minute mini session of your kids in their patriotic outfits.  Your session will include 7 edited images & all unedited images on a CD with Copyright.  All will be available to take home by the time the festivities are complete.
From 4pm to 8pm
For more information – contact Ice Cream Social
5910 Bethelview Road, Cumming 30040
Phone – 678.648.1510

4th of July at Home

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The Cumming Harvest has everything you might need to have a great 4th of July party at home -potatoes, hamburger meat, chicken, onions, pickles, bread, cookies & more!   Pre-Order when the Market opens at 8am on Wednesday morning.  Orders must be placed by 8pm on Thursday night.  Pick up is on Saturday from 10am to 12 Noon.
Visit their website to pre-order or for more information.

House of Hills

And what holiday meal is complete without a side of Deviled Eggs?  Check out this recipe submitted by Cumming Local Reader & author of House of Hills.
So no matter how you spend it, there’s lots to do!  We hope you & your family have a wonderful holiday!