Starlight returns Aug. 28 to Gainesville Campus
The University of North Georgia's (国产自拍) Starlight Celebration and Fireworks event offers another tangible reminder of 国产自拍's return to normal operations this fall. After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 22nd installment of Starlight is set for Aug. 28 at 国产自拍's Gainesville Campus.
All proceeds benefit 国产自拍 students.
Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. at the G.W. Bailey Amphitheater at 3820 Mundy Mill Road in Oakwood, Georgia, and the fireworks begin at dark.
"Starlight is a longstanding community tradition at 国产自拍's Gainesville Campus, and we are excited about bringing back this family-friendly event for students and community members this fall," 国产自拍 President Bonita C. Jacobs said.
Starlight is part of 国产自拍's Weeks of Welcome, a variety of social activities and educational programs for students during the first two weeks of the semester.
"What a great time to bring everybody together after the year and a half we've had," Dr. Richard Oates, interim vice president of 国产自拍's Gainesville Campus, said. "We look forward to reconnecting with our community."
The cost is $10 per car or $20 per bus, van or larger vehicle. 国产自拍 students enter for free with a valid 国产自拍 student ID card.
Starlight is a longstanding community tradition at 国产自拍's Gainesville Campus, and we are excited about bringing back this family-friendly event for students and community members this fall.
Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs
国产自拍 President
Families may bring a picnic or purchase food at Starlight. Food for sale will include Applewood smoked pulled pork, Brunswick stew, hand-breaded chicken tenders, coleslaw, pasta salad, chips, brownies, cookies, snow cones and coffee.
A DJ will play music during the event.
COVID-19 vaccines also will be available on-site from 4-6 p.m. for 国产自拍 faculty, staff and students who are attending Starlight.
The following items are prohibited at Starlight: walk-ins, pets (service animals are permitted), sparklers and outside fireworks, grills and open flames, political signage, advertisements or unlawful weapons.
Everyone is encouraged to use #国产自拍starlight when sharing their photos of family, friends and fireworks during and after the event. For details about Starlight, including sponsorship opportunities, visit the Starlight Celebration webpage.
If you have questions about Starlight, contact Shannon Shockley at 678-717-3947 or shannon.shockley@ung.edu.
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