Roswell July 4th Fireworks, Barbecue: 2018 Guide

ROSWELL, GA — The city of Roswell will once again celebrate American independence this year with two of its popular events. The fourth annual BBQ & Bluegrass Celebration at Barrington Hall will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4 while the annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Roswell High School.

Barbecue and bluegrass music will make its annual appearance in the backyard of Barrington Hall at 535 Barrington Drive. The tradition originates with the King family, which held Fourth of July barbecues for friends and neighbors during the 1800s.

The tradition, which was revived in 2015, will include live music, barbecue, beer, soft drinks and desserts for sale. A children's area will keep the youngsters occupied with games and crafts. Admission is free, and there will be vendors with food and drink available for purchase.

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Later in the evening, the 19th annual Roswell Fireworks Extravaganza will be held on the front lawn of Roswell High School. This family-friendly event will be filled with live stage performances by Banks and Shane and Last Call Band, a Kids Zone and great food. Residents are encouraged to bring their picnic blankets, chairs and the entire family.

Food trucks slated to be on hand include Big C's Chicago Kitchen, Philly Connection, Southern Crust Catering, Tex's Tacos, Not As Famous Cookie Company and Aurora Cineplex.

Roswell notes the fireworks are scheduled to start around 9:30 p.m. However, the start time could be earlier or later depending on the weather. You are asked to arrive early and to follow the city's Facebook page for updates.

If you're worried about the weather, you should know that there's a chance for thunderstorms every day this week, according to the National Weather Service. On Wednesday, a 30 percent chance for rain kicks in at about 9 a.m. and lasts all day. Otherwise, it will be mostly sunny, with highs reaching 90 degrees90 degrees. We'll have that same 30 percent chance after dark, so keep an eye on the latest forecasts before heading out to enjoy the fireworks shows in the metro Atlanta area.

Please note that dogs are not allowed at the city's event, and Roswell is a drug-, alcohol- and tobacco-free school. The school is located at 11595 King Road.

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