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S.O.S.A.
SWEET AUBURN
we welcome the world to
The OFFICIAL
We're
Stronger
Together
Let's
Together
Come
Stop
The
Violence
To
may 11-12, 2024
11:00am- 9:00am
1:00am- 8:00pm
Historic Sweet Auburn District
230 John Wesley Dobbs
Atlanta, Ga 30303
37th
Annual
Welcomes Everyone
To The Largest Family Reunion In The World
Prizes
Historic Sweet Auburn
ATLANTA
music
GOSPEL
Creating Common Grounds
FREE
family
International Food Court
Sweet Auburn
JAZZ
R&B
Kids Zone
FUN
Festival
Family
Vendors
No Place For Hate Zone
Barbados
Largest Family Reunion
Prizes
comedy
BLUES
Country
The Purpose of the Sweet Auburn Festival
is to Bring Awareness to the
Historic Sweet Auburn District in Atlanta, Georgia
Concentrated along a short mile and a half of Auburn Avenue, the Sweet Auburn Historic District reflects the history, heritage and achievements of Atlanta's African Americans. The name Sweet Auburn was coined by John Wesley Dobbs, referring to the "richest Negro street in the world." Like other black communities throughout the country, Sweet Auburn's success was intricately tied to the residential patterns forced on African Americans during the early 20th century--the result of restrictive laws in southern states which enforced segregation of the races, known as Jim Crow laws. It was here that many African Americans established businesses, congregations, and social organizations.
The vision of the Sweet Auburn Festival is to help restore Auburn Ave to it's place of prominence as "THE GREATEST STREET ON THE PLANET" build the world's grandest promenade linking the
Martin Luther King Jr., National Historic site to the center for civil and human rights and to transform the Sweet Auburn viaduct into a world class destination attracting both tourist and residents.
The Late Charles E. Johnson
Founder of The Sweet Auburn Springfest
DUE TO THE HEAVY TRAFFIC
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
The Sweet Auburn Springfest is a Family Friendly Event
For the safety and enjoyment of all attendees;
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No weapons please ( guns down mics up)
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No bikes or scooters
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No pets
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This is a family event please no weapons
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No over sized bags
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No coolers
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No vending without a Sweet Auburn Springfest vending permit
(Vending without a permit is against the City of Atlanta)
(Code 1977, § 14-5176; Ord. No. 2004-59, § 4, 9-28-04) ( Subject to Product Confiscation)
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