Date & Location
Join Cherokee Recreation & Parks as we celebrate America 250 with an evening of patriotic fun, live entertainment, and community spirit at Cherokee Veterans Park.
This free community event will feature a Kid’s Bike Parade, the All-America Picnic, live music from Guardians of the Jukebox, and a spectacular drone show to close out the night. Bring your lawn chairs, decorate your bikes, and celebrate America together with family and friends.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
5 PM – 10 PM
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 (during the concert)
Cherokee Veterans Park
7345 Cumming Highway, Canton, GA
Carpooling encouraged
Bring your lawn chairs: Set-up will start at 6:00 AM on the concert lawn.
Shuttle Parking Information
Skip the traffic and take advantage of our FREE shuttle service to Cherokee Veterans Park.
Pick-up locations:
• Macedonia Elementary School
• Macedonia Baptist Church
• Cherokee Presbyterian Church
The shuttles will run throughout the event, making it easy to enjoy an evening of live music, family fun, and the drone show.
Where community, patriotism, and celebration come together.
