14th Gwinnett Glows promises
another giant July Fourth fest
By Heather Welch
Gwinnett County Media & Publications
Special to GwinnettForum.com

JUNE 28, 2002 -- Looking for a great way to spend the Fourth of July this year? Bring the whole family to the 14th Annual Gwinnett Glows fireworks display and carnival on Thursday, July 4, 2002 at the Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center in Lawrenceville.

Carnival activities get underway at 4 p.m. with the fireworks taking off after the sun goes down (approximately 9:45 p.m.).

Festival-goers will join thousands of their neighbors for this annual celebration that last year attracted 80,000 people. Those wishing to claim a good spot for the fireworks show should arrive early and enjoy kids' activities, great food and live music.

Eagle 106.7 radio station will broadcast the event live. According to Gwinnett Glows event coordinator Debbie Adam, "The celebration grows a little bit every year. This year the new element is a rock climbing wall for kids and adults."

Kids' activities include a giant slide, super slide, petting zoo, inflated maze, moonwalks, face painting, airbrush and temporary tattoos, pony and trackless train rides, sand art, and more.

A live band "Puttin'on the Hitz" featuring "Cadillac Ranch" will perform from throughout the afternoon and evening. Local country musician Justin Tyler Wilson and Mallary Hope, winner of the Duo of the Year Award 2002 at the Louise Mandrell Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., will also perform. Other entertainers include a fire juggler, stilt walker, magician, and clowns.

Event organizers added an arts and crafts element last year. These displays were such a big hit that they will be back as part of the fanfare.

"Since food always plays an important part in any special event, an abundance of food choices will be available for purchase," says Adam. The public can choose from barbecue, hot dogs, hamburgers and pizza, plus carnival favorites such as cotton candy, snow cones, ice cream, and funnel cakes.

Adam promises the evening's grand finale will be stunning. The fireworks show, set to music, starts at approximately 9:45 p.m.

Gwinnett Glows and all children's activities are free. The rain date is July 6. If you need added information, call 770-822-7101.

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FIREWORKS FOURTH . It's fireworks time! The Gwinnett July Fourth celebration, Gwinnett Glows, takes place at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center on Thursday, beginning at 4 p.m. The fireworks will be about 9:45. Photo by James Corn. For Elliott Brack's comments today, click here.

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