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Kennesaw Memorial Day Celebrations; Inflatable Water Slide

This weekend get out to see 'National Lampoon's Vacation' in Marietta, the World's Largest Inflatable Water Slide in Acworth and the Veterans' Uniform and Memorabilia Display and artillery demonstrations in Kennesaw.

Strand Summer Movie Series: 'National Lampoon's Vacation'

  • When: Friday, May 24, 8 p.m.
  • Where: Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N Park Sq NE, Marietta
  • What: Clark Griswold takes family bonding to a new and strange place in National Lampoon's Vacation (1983). The first of the National Lampoon's Vacation series, Vacation follows the Griswold family's eventful cross-country drive to the Walley World theme park in California.  There will be an organ preshow and sing along on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ 30 minutes before the movie showing.

Marietta Memorial Day Ceremony

  • When: Monday, May 27, noon to 1 p.m.
  • Where: Marietta National Cemetery: 500 Washington Ave NE, Marietta
  • What: For more than a half century now, a ceremony has occurred every Memorial Day at Marietta National Cemetery to honor all those who served and gave their life for our country's freedom. On May 25, at 8 a.m., the Saturday before Memorial Day, the Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts of America and Brownies will place flags on each grave. The event will feature patriotic music, posting of the colors, prayers, a gun salute and speakers. 

  • When: May 27, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Where: 20th Century Veterans Memorial, 2800 King St., Smyrna
  • What: The ceremony is a public event and all are invited to attend and participate in this memorial service to honor those who have sacrificed in defense of our nation. Following the ceremony, there will also be a barbecue cookout open to the public held at the Post 160 office located at 160 Legion Drive.

Kennesaw Mountain Memorial Day Weekend

  • When: Monday, May 27
  • Where: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr., Kennesaw
  • What: In commemoration of Memorial Day, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park will present a Veterans’ Uniform and Memorabilia Display; Artillery Demonstrations; the Kennesaw Mountain High School’s Color Guard; and a Moment of Silence. Click here for more information.

Acworth Beach Opening Day

  • When: Saturday, May 25, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Where: Acworth Beach at Cauble Park, 4425 Beach St NW, Acworth
  • What: Acworth Beach is a public beach and recreation area in Cauble Park on the north shore of Lake Acworth. The beach area of the park features a white sand beach as well as a roped off area for swimming.

World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide

  • When: Open May 24 through Aug. 11, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Where: Dallas Landing Park: 5120 Allatoona Dr., Acworth
  • What: The World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide returns to Acworth. Brought to you by the City of Acworth and Shoreline Entertainment, the slide is located at Dallas Landing Park and is 36ft tall and 175ft long.
  • Cost: $3 for one slide; $7 for one hour of unlimited slides; $15 for unlimited slides for one day

Free Puppy Playtime

  • When: Monday, May 27, 7 p.m.
  • Where: Petco, 1100 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta
  • What: This 30-minute session provides puppies ages 8 weeks to six months a safe and fun environment to learn social skills. Build a lifetime bond with your puppy while learning about puppy play and social development from a Petco Positive Dog Trainer.


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