Sweet Auburn SpringFest
Attracting more than 500,000 people … Sweet Auburn SpringFest is the largest street festival in the Southeast.
The Spirit of Sweet Auburn (SOSA) is committed to presenting to Atlanta the Grandest Festival of the Year on the Greatest Street on the Planet and it’s FREE to attend.
Building on the tradition and legacy of Civil Rights icon Hosea Williams, the father and son team of Charles Johnson and Khalil Islam, work with a team of dedicated and talented people to produce a world class festival.
It was on Auburn Avenue that many African-American Businesses and Institution were born. America’s first Black owned Radio Station, WERD, First Daily Published newspaper, the Atlanta Daily World, Citizens Trust Bank, Atlanta, Life Insurance Company, the Butler Street Y, Prince Hall Mason and many others.
Auburn Avenue was the center of the Civil Rights Movement home to Dr. Kings SCLC. Ebenezer Baptist Church, Wheat Street Baptist Church, Big Bethel AME and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, provided the foundation and leadership for social, civic and political change.
Our mission is to preserve the history and heritage and to tell the story of the men and women that made it and to give recognition to the leaders of today that are making new history.
We honor them with our Legends, Heroes’ and Heroines Award. They also serve as the Honorary Festival Co-Chairs.
Atlanta Jazz Festival
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the Country’s largest FREE jazz festivals drawing over 100,000 people. It is an annual musical showcase, celebrates jazz legends and up-and-coming jazz greats in venues throughout metropolitan Atlanta during the entire month of May. Culminating during each Memorial Day weekend, the festival features show-stopping performances at Piedmont Park.
The Festival is produced by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs, and it is FREE and open to the public.
Stone Mountain Park Memorial Weekend Celebration
Stone Mountain park honors our troops and their families, in a three-day celebration of American spirit at Atlanta’s largest Memorial Day Weekend celebration.
Enjoy the park with an all-attractions Adventure Pass which will provide entry to all Stone Mountain Park attractions including Sky Hike, one of the nation’s largest adventure courses set high in the tree tops. Get your heart racing in a thrilling Journey to the Center of the Earth 4D Adventure located in Crossroads®. For an unprecedented view of the Atlanta Skyline, hop aboard the Summit Skyride. And of course, your family is sure to enjoy the Scenic Railroad, Mini-Golf, the Great Barn and more! Ask about adding a Ride the Ducks™ tour to your Adventure Pass for only $8 (plus tax).
Plus, join Stone Mountain Park as we salute our troops during the Lasershow Spectacular with a special fireworks finale. Marvel as the skies above light up in a specially choreographed musical tribute honoring the brave men and women who protect our country. The special fireworks display can be seen Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Memorial Weekend after the regular Lasershow Spectacular.
Decatur Art Festival
Decatur’s biggest arts event kicks off with the unveiling of the official arts festival poster and culminates with the main events on Memorial Day Weekend. Get started Friday evening, May 28, with our ArtWalk all around Decatur. Then join us for new dance, theater and literary arts performances, musicians all day long on Decatur’s community bandstand, a juried artists market, the fine arts exhibition, a special Kids and Teens Arts Festival and more. Be a part of it!
Snellville Days Festival
The Annual Snellville Days Festival will be held at T.W. Brisoe Park. The festival features over 150 arts and crafts booths , 20 food booths and a array of sponsor booths. The festival attracts over 30,000 people from all over the Metro Atlanta Area. There are two entertainment stages, all types of children’s activities, and plenty of family fun.