Centennial Olympic Park is gearing up to host the annual 4^th of July Celebration, the largest fireworks show in the Southeast!  For more information about this year’s show that will be headlined by JFly and Friends, Bobby Brown, Kristian Bush, Ann Nesby, and CeCe Peniston, visit here. This year, the park has partnered with Lenox Square to combine shows. Due to this,  expect larger crowds than in previous years.  During set up, host and break down the following roads will be closed:

Park Avenue West : Between Marietta Street and Baker Street
– July 2nd,3rd: Lane closest to park closed; street is one way traffic
– July 4th: Road closed; resident/businesses allowed with dash pass
– July 5th: Lane closest to park closed; street is one way traffic

Baker Street : Between Park Avenue West and Centennial Olympic Park Drive
– July 2nd, 3rd: Eastbound lanes closed including sidewalk closest to the Park
– July 4th: Entire road closed
– July 5th: Eastbound lanes closed including sidewalk closest to the Park

Centennial Olympic Park Drive: Between Baker Street and Marietta Street
– July 4th, 3pm-10pm: western lane closest to park closed

There will be additional closures to surrounding roadways from 8pm-10:15pm on July 4. Please view the diagram here.  Happy 4th of July!

Woodruff Park continues its summer programming series, through which visitors to the park can enjoy free yoga, live music, tours of the park, and more. Woodruff Park can be accessed via walking, biking, streetcar, bus, or a 5-minute walk from the Five Points or Peachtree Center MARTA Stations. Be sure to check out the Relay Bike Share Hub at the northern end of the park.

CHNA General Body meeting is June 19th,  7pm at No Mas Cantina, 180 Walker St (upstairs).  The social will follow downstairs at Poco Mas. If you’d like to get involved and stay up to date on community happenings, be sure to attend. 

This meeting will include discussion on a change of ownership application submitted by Escobar Restaurant and Tapas, LLC and a liquor license request by a new establishment, Rosie’s Restaurant. May meeting minutes and June’s agenda are forthcoming.

If you haven’t paid your membership dues this year, we sure would appreciate your support! Just go to the Join CHNA link under the Association tab on the website. You can also view the agenda and past minutes on the meetings page.

Membership is open to all residents (18 years or older) living within the neighborhood boundaries. Visit the Membership page today to support your neighborhood.  Individual membership is $25.00 and you can pay via check or PayPal. Businesses currently pay $100 and  secures you a spot on the Art Stroll Maps.