Summer 2016 Vol. 6 / No. 3 National Travel & Tourism Week Recap In This Issue National Travel & Tourism Week National Travel & Tourism Week, May 1- 7, Recap 2016 (NTTW) embraced the year's political July 4th Parade & Fireworks season and encouraged communities around the Discounted Six Flags tickets on sale country to create political punditry for their NOW towns with a fresh take on typical election Wednesday WindDown Summer language. For Douglasville this meant creating a Concert Series campaign to "Elect Douglasville as your next Food Truck Mondays destination!" Ice Cream Social As the Douglasville CVB celebrated NTTW, this theme was seen Friday Night Flicks throughout - especially at our Open House that was held Friday, May 6th Hot Rods on Main from 11 AM - 3 PM. Attendees were able to gain valuable information on what the Welcome Center has to offer, as well as enter a drawing for the Upcoming Events chance to win Six Flags & Georgia Aquarium Tickets. Douglasville Horsehsoe In addition to information provided by the Douglasville CVB/Weclome Tournament Center, the Cultural Arts Council for Douglasville/Douglas County along Date: July 2nd with the Douglas County Tourism Department, Main Street Douglasville & Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Full Circle Group all participated in this event. By providing information on Location: Jessie Davis Park Fee: $5 Singles, single their respective organizations. For more information on National Travel elimination $10, Doubles, double & Tourism Week click here. elimination For more information: 770-920-3009
July 4th Parade and Fireworks July 4th Parade & Fireworks Date: Monday, July 4th Time: 10 a.m. parade; Fireworks start at dusk Location: Downtown Douglasville Fee: Free and open to the public; $25 parade float registration For more information: 678-449-3124
Wednesday WindDown Date: July 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: O'Neal Plaza Fee: Free and open to the public For more information: 770-947-5920
Food Truck Mondays Date: July 11, 18 & 25 Time: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: 8411 Campbellton Street Douglasville, GA 30134 Fee: Food prices are set by food truck operators For more information: 678-449-3102
Ice Cream Social Date: Sunday, July 17th Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: O'Neal Plaza Fee: Free and open to the public. Quantities are limited For more information: 678-449-3102
Friday Night Flicks Date: Friday, July 29th Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Location: O'Neal Plaza Fee: Free and open to the public For more information: 770-947-5920
Food Truck Mondays Date: Monday, August 1st Time: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: 8411 Campbellton Street Douglasville, GA 30134 Fee: Food prices are set by food truck operators For more information: 678-449-3102 Join the City of Douglasville Monday, July 4th and celebrate "Living in America!" The fun kicks off with a parade through the streets of Downtown Douglasville at 10 Wednesday WindDown AM & the day caps off with Fireworks at dark. Best viewing areas for the fireworks Date: August 3rd show are Arbor Place mall and surrounding areas. Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: O'Neal Plaza Fee: Free and open to the public For more information: 770-947-5920 Discounted Six Flags Tickets Available NOW at Hot Rods on Main the Douglasville Welcome Center! Date: Friday, August 26th Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Douglasville Fee: Free and open to the public For more information: 678-449-3102 Holiday Closings
City Hall, Parks & Recreation, and the Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau will be closed for the following holidays:
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day September 5
Veterans Day November 11
Thanksgiving November 24 November 25
Christmas Eve Observed on December 23
Christmas Day Observed on December 26
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Wednesday's during the summer make plans to come out to O'Neal Plaza and enjoy smooth jazz and R&B music at Wednesday WindDown. Each week a different artist will perform from 7 PM - 9 PM. This event is free & open to the public.
Food Truck Mondays Bring your sunnies & hungry tummies and shake up your normal lunch time routine! Head to Downtown Douglasville (8411 Campbellton Street Douglasville, GA 30134) and check out the variety of food trucks each Monday starting July 11th thru August 1st, 12 PM - 2 PM.
Main Street Douglasville Ice Cream Social Join us in downtown Douglasville for National Ice Cream Day! Main Street Douglasville will be on O'Neal Plaza from 3-5 PM to hand out FREE ice cream! Make sure to get there early, as supply will be limited!
Friday Night Flicks Bring your lawn chairs for comfort and join us in downtown Douglasville for a FREE, family-friendly movie on O'Neal Plaza featuring Cinderella (2015) - July 29th from 7PM - 10 PM. In addition to the movie, the event will also include pre- show entertainment and concessions!
Hot Rods on Main Hot Rods on Main brings revving entertainment to downtown Douglasville on August 26, September 30, and October 21 from 5 pm to 9 pm. Featuring cool hot rods, a live musical performance, and tons of vendors! This event is sure to spark fun for attendees. Come check out some of the area's coolest classic, muscle, and other high-performance vehicles, or showcase your ride at the coolest event in Douglasville. For more information click here.