The Starlight Celebration and fireworks event on the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville Campus is turning 20 this year.
Set for Aug. 25, Starlight will offer free cooling towels with the 20th-anniversary logo to the first 1,000 arrivals.
About 4,000 people are expected this year.
Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for performances from UNG students, with fireworks at dark. The rain date is Sept. 8. UNG students, faculty and staff and community members are welcome.
Scheduled to coincide with the beginning of the 2018-19 school year, Starlight will also feature performances from Low Brass Collective, the Jazz Ensemble, and the Gainesville Theatre Alliance. The Patriot Choir will perform the national anthem, with a Color Guard presenting the colors.
Jack’s Applewood Smoked BBQ and Frozen Frenzee sweets will be for sale. Picnics are also welcome.
Face-painting, inflatables, a play tent, and glow items will also be part of the festivities. The UNG bookstore will sell merchandise, as well.
Pirone Entertainment will provide the DJ for the event.
The event is free, but parking costs $10 per car or $20 per bus, van or larger vehicle. UNG students can enter for free with a valid UNG parking permit. Money from the event will help offset student financial needs.
The following items are prohibited at Starlight: walk-ins, pets (other than service animals), sparklers or outside fireworks, grills or any open flames, political signage, advertisements, or unlawful weapons.
You'll find more information on the Starlight celebration event page online Starlight 2018 preview 2
