Party in the Park and Plan a Day in Downtown

May 17,2012

Centennial Olympic Park continues to make music Downtown with the addition of a new one‐day concert, Party in the Park on Saturday, May 19!

“As an attraction located in the heart of Atlanta we recognize the importance of showcasing the city’s influential music scene to residents and tourists,” says Joe Skopitz, Assistant General Manager at Centennial Olympic Park. “Our goal is to encourage the community to support live entertainment in Downtown Atlanta, raise awareness about other park events and to provide financial support for this iconic venue.”

The line-up includes: The Flaming Lips, Young the Giant, AWOLNATION, Dawes and Ponderosa. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the gate, and available online at www.ticketalternative.com. Make a day of it in Downtown Atlanta by checking some of the great eateries – from fast casual to fine dining – in the city center:

Agatha’s “A Taste of Mystery” Dinner Theatre
Alma Cocina
Atlanta Grill
BLT Steak Atlanta
Café Circa
CNN Center Food Court
Dantanna’s Downtown
Der Biergarten
Glenn’s Kitchen
Googie Burger
Legal Seafoods
Mall at Peachtree Center Food Court
Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery
Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
Meehan’s Public House
Nikolai’s Roof Restaurant
No Mas! Cantina
Paschal’s Restaurant
Peasant Bistro
Ray’s In the City
ROOM at TWELVE
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
STATS
Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View
Sway
Sweet Auburn Curb Market
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint
Terrace on Peachtree
Thrive
Trader Vic's
Truva

Gates open at 3pm with live music until 11pm. Tickets are valid for admission with no re-entry; rain or shine event. Patrons may bring blankets and one unopened bottle of water. For the safety of everyone, no pets, bags, coolers, bottles, picnics, recording devices, bikes or alcoholic beverages may be brought to the Park during Party in the Park.