(MAY 29, 2026) – Cherokee Recreation & Parks invites the community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a series of patriotic events and activities culminating in a family friendly celebration on Saturday, July 11 at Cherokee Veterans Park, located at 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton.

The America 250 celebration will begin at 5 p.m. and feature live music, patriotic festivities, a community ribbon cutting ceremony, and a spectacular drone show finale.

The evening kicks off with a Bicycle Parade at the Playground Pavilion at Cherokee Veterans Park, followed by an All-American Picnic and live entertainment throughout the evening. Attendees will also be among the first to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the new Cherokee Veterans Amphitheatre before enjoying a concert by Guardians of the Jukebox.

The celebration will conclude with an America 250-themed drone show synchronized with the final songs of the concert.

“This event is an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate our nation’s history, honor our veterans, and enjoy a fun evening with family and friends,” said  Recreation and Parks Director Jay Worley.

The event schedule includes:

  • 5 p.m. – Bicycle Parade (Playground Pavilion)
  • 5:15 p.m. – All-American Picnic (Playground Pavilion)
  • 6 p.m. – DJ on the Stage
  • 6:45 p.m. – Cherokee Veterans Amphitheatre Ribbon Cutting
  • 7 p.m. – National Anthem performed by Cooper Arnold with Color Guard presentation
  • 7:30 p.m. – Guardians of the Jukebox Concert
  • 9:15 p.m. – America 250 Drone Show

The event is free and open to the public. Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for the concert and drone show. Chairs can be dropped off as early as 6 a.m. the day of the event.

In addition to the July 11 celebration, Cherokee Recreation & Parks will host several community activities leading up to the event as part of the county’s America 250 commemoration.

Residents are invited to participate in a community letter writing campaign throughout June by dropping off letters of appreciation and encouragement for active-duty military members and veterans at the WREC, Cherokee County Aquatic Center, History Cherokee, or The Buzz.

Residents can also take part in an America 250-themed July BINGO challenge. Participants who complete the BINGO card may submit it to the WREC or The Buzz for entry into a prize drawing at the end of the month. BINGO cards are available online at PlayCherokee.org.

Additional festivities include a patriotic sidewalk chalk pop-up event at The Buzz on Tuesday, June 30 at 10 a.m., where families can help create a USA themed community art display.

Cherokee Recreation & Parks summer camp participants will also celebrate America 250 throughout June with themed activities across all camp locations. Campers will write letters to troops and veterans, create patriotic crafts to decorate recreation facilities, participate in red, white, and blue spirit days, enjoy a puppet show performed by members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and take part in activities honoring America’s history and those who have served.

For additional information, visit PlayCherokee.org.

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