The city of Norcross is celebrating its 150th anniversary belatedly, after last year’s plans were canceled. Norcross was incorporated in 1870.
The festivities are FREE to attend — just come to Lillian Webb Park on Saturday, October 23, 2021 between 4 and 10 p.m.
The event has a really fun baseball theme.
According to the press release, Lillian Webb Park was previously the site of the city’s baseball field, where the Norcross Nuggets would play on Saturday afternoons. Norcross is said to have produced more professional baseball players per capita than any other town in the nation—four major leaguers came out of a town with a population of perhaps 1,000 and there were a host of minor leaguers as well!
The baseball theme is carried out throughout the event — including ballgame concessions and an appearance by team mascot Chopper of the Gwinnett Stripers.
Schedule of Events
Welcome from the Mayor
The event will kick off with a welcome from Norcross Mayor Craig Newton at 4 p.m.
Food & Games
Food trucks and vendors will be on site throughout the event (4 to 10 p.m.) on the upper level of Lillian Webb Park. Look forward to traditional ballgame fare as well other event favorites.
The Kids Zone will include bounce houses, an inflatable baseball game, face painting, stilt walkers, and more throughout the event (4 to 9 p.m.) and will be located on the upper level of Lillian Webb Park.
Appearance by Chopper
Chopper, the Gwinnett Stripers’ mascot, will be on site at Lillian Webb Park from 5 to 6 p.m.
In addition to pictures and interactions, the Stripers will be doing giveaways while Chopper is in attendance.
Playing on the Big Screen
Two giant, outdoor LED projector screens will be on the lower level of the park.
Screenings will include:
• 4:15 –6 p.m. — The Sandlot
• 6 p.m. — Live sports broadcast
Live on the Stage
Live music will kick off at 6 p.m. on the festival stage, located on the lower lawn of Lillian Webb Park.
Artists include:
• 6 to 7 p.m. — The Network
• 7 to 7:30 p.m. — House Music
• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. — New Soul Brigade
Fireworks!
The celebration will culminate with a full fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.over Lillian Webb Park!
Lillian Webb park is located at:
5 College Street
Norcross, GA 30071
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