Holidays

Marietta September 13, 2021

Marietta and the Marietta Kiwanis to host 17th annual Veterans Day Parade

The City of Marietta announced on the city’s website that applications are now open to participate in the City of Marietta and the Kiwanis Club of Marietta’s 17th Annual Veterans…

Marietta August 30, 2021

Registration open for Marietta’s “Scarecrows in the Square”

The City of Marietta announced the 16th annual Scarecrows in the Square contest, brought to you by the Parks and Recreation Department. For more details, and a registration link, read…

Performers on an outdoor stage at a Kennesaw Salute to America

Kennesaw June 22, 2021

Live music and food at Kennesaw Independence Day celebration

Kennesaw‘s “Salute to America” Independence Day celebration on July 3 will include live music, food, and of course a fireworks display. More details are available in the city’s press release,…

A row of narrow storefronts along Marietta Square, directly across from Glover Park

Marietta June 21, 2021

Marietta to celebrate Independence Day on the Square July 3

The City of Marietta will celebrate Independence Day 2021 on Saturday July 3 on historic Marietta Square. The annual celebration is entitled Fourth in the Park, and begins with a…

Kennesaw January 24, 2021

Kennesaw Valentine’s Dance Party modified for social distancing

One of the hardest things about the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to balance common sense safety with the need for holiday celebrations. The City of Kennesaw‘s Parks & Recreation…

Marietta December 23, 2020

Cobb County Community Services Board: Neighbors fulfill Angel Tree wishes

The Cobb County Community Services Board issued the following press release about a group of neighbors in downtown Marietta who pitched in to help out during the holiday season: Neighbors…

A photograph of a Menora, a nine-candle holder

Kennesaw December 11, 2020

Kennesaw to hold Hanukkah menorah lighting

The City of Kennesaw will hold a Hanukkah menorah lighting in downtown Kennesaw on Sunday December 13, 2020. Kennesaw Mayor Derek Easterling will join with Rabbi Zalman Charytan of the…

Kennesaw parade ... woman in sleigh with Santa

Kennesaw November 16, 2020

In unusual Kennesaw parade, spectators will move while floats stand still

The City of Kennesaw is doing something a bit different with its holiday parade this year. Instead of floats traveling by spectators, the spectators will walk past the floats. The…

Kennesaw October 27, 2020

Kennesaw holiday art walk contest

Looking for a fun, creative and competitive event in Kennesaw for the holiday season? Registration is now open for the Kennesaw Parks & Rec Holiday Art Walk contest. The City…

William Root House, a two-story white wooden house with an external chimney surrounded by a picket fence

Marietta October 14, 2020

Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour to be self-guided this year

Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour will be self-guided this year, according to a news release on the City of Marietta website….

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