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Axios
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Celebrate 404 Day in Atlanta with these events
404 Day has arrived, and there's no shortage of celebrations happening around the city this weekend. Why it matters: 404 Day, which is named after the month and day that coincide with Atlanta's OG area code, celebrates the cultural hub of the Deep South. And y'all know there's nothing ATLiens like to do more than put our hometown pride on blast. 404 Day - Piedmont Park (Friday) From noon to 9pm, visitors can expect a DJ lineup that's "curated with meticulous care to deliver an unparalleled musical experience," according to the 404 Day website. You'll hear sounds from electronic dance artists, indie acts and everything in between. The free festival will include art and food and drink vendors. Sine Die 404 Day Block Party (Friday) Before you head to the state capitol to watch the last day of the legislative session, check out this gathering at Liberty Plaza where you'll be treated to music, food and family-friendly games. The fun begins at 1pm. Old Atlanta MegaMix Listening Party (Friday) Old heads, assemble: The Trap Music Museum has a night of nostalgia for you. The party, which starts at 8pm Friday, will give you a chance to hear the soundtrack to the "Bo Legs: Marvin Arrington, Sr., An Atlanta Story" documentary. Some of the artists on the soundtrack include Dungeon Family, Young Dro, Raheem the Dream, BlackOwned C-Bone and Pastor Troy. Official 404 Day After Party (Friday) 2Chainz will be at The Stave Room for a performance at 8pm Friday organized by the 404 Collective (Atlanta Influences Everything, ButterATL, Finish First, Trap Music Museum, etc.) 404 Day Parade (Saturday) What's a celebration without a parade? New this year, the inaugural procession steps off at 10am Saturday and runs along Peachtree Street from Ralph McGill Boulevard to Marietta Street. Celebrity softball game (Sunday)
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rapper Young Dro recognizes Atlanta firefighters who saved him after near overdose
The Atlanta Fire Department cut the ribbon on its newly renovated Fire Station 22. During the ceremony, a local rapper said he wouldn't be there without the department's help. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Rapper Young Dro lives in the Bankhead area not far from where Fire Station 22 is located in Grove Park. On Tuesday, he revealed that he almost died from a drug overdose, but firefighters came to his rescue. 'Back in 2020, I suffered an almost fatal overdose from Fentanyl up the street and one of you guys saved my life,' Young Dro said. Young Dro said he will celebrate four years of full sobriety in April and he owed that in part to Atlanta firefighters. 'I really do appreciate each and every last one of you. I know you will save a lot more lives. Thank you,' he said. Leaders say Fire Station 22′s rebuilt has been in the work for years and will be fully equipped to improve response times. TRENDING STORIES: PHOTOS: Snow falls across north Georgia mountain areas on Feb. 19 GA woman sues fertility clinic, says she gave birth to another patient's baby Beyoncé adds '4th and final' Cowboy Carter tour date at Mercedes-Benz Stadium [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
