Visiting Atlanta during the summer months can be exciting and fun, given the thrilling array of events and activities that keep tourists busy and enthralled every moment.

Splash at the various water rides of the Six Flags White Water Theme Park at Cobb Parkway. Take a plunge into the Run-a-Way River or glide 90 feet down along the Cliffhanger; Scream loud as you ride the thrilling Tornado or relax at the lazy rivers - great ways to escape the heat of the summer sun.

Visit the enigmatic Center for Puppetry Art at Spring Street and enter into the glorious world of puppets as they groove and move on strings to play their roles with perfect poise and skill. A delightful place for children and adults, the Center also executes a wide display of puppets and arranges tours for its visitors through its vast galleries and museums.

Whether you are vacationing in Atlanta during the summer or winter, spring or fall, the Atlanta Zoo is an all time favorite venue to explore. A fascinating place to spend the day, the Atlanta Zoo provides opportunities to learn and discover wonderful wildlife facts as well as create an awareness about conservation and preservation. You get to encounter amazing animals too like the gigantic rodent, Charlie Bucket, the wonderful dog doing rounds of dock diving, the cute lion cubs, giant pandas and many more.

Take a stroll along the beautiful lush lawns and gardens of the Park Tavern and feel the cool, calm breeze blowing across your face; contemplate on the beauty of the Lanier Lake at sunset and relax at the spas and luxurious hotels; go fishing along the Chattahoochee River and explore the mystic arenas, islands and creeks - the list of things to indulge in Atlanta Summer never ends!

The city of Atlanta is busy with events the entire year round. You can experience film festivals, music concerts and festivals that will keep you riveted and make you totally fall in love with Atlanta.

Make your Atlanta area travel memorable by going to most of these events. Plan them ahead of time so that you don't miss out on the opportunity.

What Atlanta events can you look forward to?

There are some excellent shows and events going on at Atlanta this year which you might just want to be a part of. There are some amazing music festivals that you would like to be a part of like the Jazz Music Festival or Music Midtown Festival.

These festivals see the coming together of music's greatest names so make sure you visit these music festivals for an excellent time.

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Other popular events which you can look forward to are:

The Color Purple- Adapted from the famous book of the same name by Alice Walker, The Color Purple will be a stunning musical presentation. You can easily have your tickets booked online if you don't have them already because this will be one stunning performance.

Metallica World Magnetic Tour-For any music lover, the opportunity to see Metallica on a world tour will be a once in a lifetime chance, so don't miss it.

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Here's a handy Atlanta events calendar that can help you make the most of your trip:

January:

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: The biggest celebration of the month, it's celebrated by paying tributes through concerts and honoring people who follow the great mans ideals. Music lovers can enjoy the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performance as well.

February:

Black History Month: This is a month-long celebration.

March:

St. Patrick's Day Parade: One of the largest attended events in Atlanta, it features a parade that's packed with music, dancing, food and above all free entertainment for all.

UniverSoul Circus: The only African-American circus comes to town in March and a troupe of international performers entertain Atlanta's masses.

April:

In the month of April starts the Baseball season. It's also the month of the Atlanta Grand Prix.

May:

Jazz Festival: One of the most awaited events of the year that showcases an incredible lineup of international jazz artists.

June:

SunTrust Concerts in the Garden: One of its kind, the concert is held in Atlanta's Botanical gardens and is rated as one of the Best Outdoor concerts.

July:

Fourth of July Celebration and Parade: Amidst brilliant fireworks, live concerts and colorful parades Atlanta celebrates the American Independence Day in style.

August:

Latino Festival: This festival is rapidly becoming Atlanta's biggest tourist attraction. It offers a variety of international cuisine, live performers on two international stages, live music and a variety of arts and craft shops.

September:

It marks the start of the Atlanta Theatre season. During the month you can also visit the JapanFest at Stone Mountain Park.

October:

Pride Festival & Parade: It is a weeklong celebration for gays, lesbians, transgenders and bisexuals who take to the streets of Atlanta to celebrate.

November:

Coca-Cola PGA Tour Championships: This is one of the biggest sporting events in Atlanta.

December:

Festival of Trees: This festival is a great way to end the year for kids. Over 200 trees are decorated to raise funds for Children's Healthcare in Atlanta.

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