RED, WHITE & BOOM!
Annual Fireworks in Olde Town Conyers at the
Red, White & Boom on July 3.
The city of Conyers and Rockdale County governments have partnered to bring the Independence Day fireworks to the heart of Olde Town Conyers in Red, White and Boom presented by the Conyers Visitor and Convention Bureau on Sunday, July 3, from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
Bank Street will be closed to through-traffic and parking on
July 3 in anticipation of the set-up of the event that day. The main stage on
Bank Street will feature the band Guardians of the Jukebox, an 80s
tribute band, will be playing on The Celtic Tavern/Sweet Treat Depot/Ice Days
stage at Bank Street stage! Come early for opener Lilac Wine beginning
at 7 p.m. Several food trucks will stage off of Bank Street. Children’s
activities will be in the lower tier of the city’s Main Street parking lot to
include pay-to-play activities, and face painting. Olde Town restaurant the
Celtic Tavern is hosting a beer garden at the Patriotic Pavilion.
Citizens are encouraged wear red, white and blue patriotic apparel and bring folding chairs and blankets to enjoy an evening of patriotic festivities in Olde Town Conyers. Fireworks will begin at dark, or between 9:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
Roads in the immediate area of the festivities will close at 5:30 p.m. on July 3. Pine Street (between Milstead Avenue and Pine Log Road), Main Street (at Milstead Avenue south to Main Street parking lot), Center Street, Court Street, and Commercial Street will all be closed to through-traffic by Conyers Police.
Parking lots that front Milstead Avenue at the Rockdale County Courthouse will not be available to the public for parking or spectating as it is in close proximity to the fireworks launch area and only authorized personnel are permitted in the area. Parking is encouraged throughout Olde Town in church parking lots, city parking lots, etc.
A complimentary shuttle service will run between the hours of 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. on July 3 from two parking areas: the Rockdale County Government Annex at 1400 Parker Road and Rockdale Career Academy at 1064 Culpepper Drive. Shuttles will transport those attending the event to a convenient drop-off point in Olde Town Conyers and provide return transport to the lots off of Parker Road.
In the event of severe inclement weather on July 3, the public is encouraged to stay tuned to the city and county social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates on whether the event will be rescheduled. If postponed on July 3, only the fireworks portion of the Red, White and Boom event will take place at a later date determined.
Upcoming Events
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Red, White and BOOM!
6:00 pm-10:00 pmJuly 3, 2024Randy S. Mills City Center Park949 Main St. ConyersCity of Conyers and Rockdale County hosts annual fireworks show with live entertainment from Guardians of the Jukebox, food trucks and children’s activities from 6-10pm, Olde Town Conyers on Bank Street, free parking and admission, free shuttles on Parker Rd. Presented by The Celtic Tavern, Sweet Treat Depot and Ice Days Conyers, for more information, www.visitconyersga.com 770-602-2606. -
H.J. Fox Wounded Warrior Classics
8:00 am-4:00 pmJuly 13, 2024-July 14, 2024Georgia International Horse Park | Venue1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, Georgia 30013This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, held in the Charles Walker cover arena and Grand Prix Stadium, spectators enjoy free admission and parking, for more information, www.hjfoxclassics.com
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Friends of the Library Book SALE
10:00 am-2:00 pmJuly 13, 2024Nancy Guinn Memorial Library864 Green Street SW, Conyers GA 30012Conyers-Rockdale Library hosts used book sale from 10-2pm every second Saturday of the month. Also visit them on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10-12pm. 770-388-5040, www.conyersrockdalelibrary.org -
"InSafe Hands: A Basic Guide to Guardianships and Conservatorships"
10:00 am-12:30 pmJuly 13, 2024Nancy Guinn Memorial Library864 Green Street SW, Conyers GA 30012Rockdale County Probate Court will host second session of a five part information series on legal matters of the Rockdale county court. Held at Conyers Rockdale Library from 10am-12:30pm, for more information, 770-388-5040 ext.117 -
Snapping Shoals EMC Membership Meeting
8:30 am-1:00 pmJuly 18, 2024Georgia International Horse Park | Venue1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, Georgia 30013Held annually at the Georgia International Horse Park, Registration will open at 8:30 a.m. The business session will begin at 11:30 a.m. and prize drawings will be held after the business session ends. Members must be present to win prizes. The meeting will feature all of our traditional Annual Meeting festivities, including live music, children’s games and energy information booths. For more information, www.ssemc.com -
"Disaster!"
7:30 pm-5:00 pmJuly 18, 2024-July 21, 2024Black Box Theater910 Center Street ConyersA 1970’s Disaster Movie Musical, presented by The New Depot Players”, showing at The Black Box Theater, Thurs. – Sat. 7:30pm, with matinees Saturday and Sunday at 3pm, for tickets visit www.thenewdepotplayers.com -
Atlanta Youth dressage Challenge
8:00 am-5:00 pmJuly 20, 2024Georgia International Horse Park | Venue1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, Georgia 30013This equestrian event takes place at the Georgia International Horse Park, showing in arenas 8-10, free for spectators, event website, www.taramiaridingschool.com
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GQHA Novice Show Series #2&3
9:00 am-4:00 pmJuly 20, 2024-July 21, 2024Georgia International Horse Park | Venue1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, Georgia 30013This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, This series will consist of 3 shows and will offer rookie, novice, open and 4-H divisions. For more information, www.gqha.com -
"Dinosaur Day"
11:00 am-2:00 pmJuly 20, 2024The Book Cellar951 Railroad StreetThe Book Cellar hosts a fun afternoon to include fossil digging, reptile show, crafts and more. Times are 11-12:30pm, 12:30pm-2pm, $19.99 per child. 951 Railroad Street, 770-628-5200
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"Melodies & Masterpieces Art Auction"
5:00 pm-9:00 pmJuly 20, 2024Gbaby Gift Galleries hosts art auction from 5-9pm, 1010 North Street NW, ticketed event $25 per person with proceeds benefiting Rockdale Emergency Relief, sponsored by Framed By Frankie, enjoy live Jazz and DJ, gourmet dessert bar & drinks, live painting and all mediums of art, for more information 323-445-1977