Canton Street closes to traffic Thursday, July 16, at 5 p.m. as the City of Roswell's free monthly block party, Alive in Roswell, takes over the historic district for four hours of live music, food trucks, and open-air drinks.
The July edition features Double Take on the main stage at the Roswell Antique and Interiors Lot, sponsored by Rock 'N' Taco. A DJ spins at Heart of Roswell Park. Food trucks line the Rock 'N' Taco parking lot, and Canton Street restaurants remain open inside the event footprint.
Gate City Brewing craft beer, wine, and sangria are available for purchase from beverage vendor From the Earth Brewing Company. Open containers are allowed within the Historic District in clear plastic only. No outside alcohol or glass.
Face painters and balloon artists set up for kids. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
Getting there: Free parking is available at Roswell City Hall and the Cultural Arts Center lots, with a trolley running to drop-off points near the event. The Green Street Parking Lot and Woodstock Soccer Complex lots also offer free spaces. Ride-hailing pickup and drop-off is at Mimosa Boulevard, near 37 Magnolia Street, according to the city's event listing.
Stay connected: Attendees can text ROSWELLEvent to 888777 for free real-time weather, traffic, and safety alerts through the city's ALERTRoswell system, now powered by Everbridge's FALCON platform. The service replaced the old Nixle system in May 2025, according to the city's website.
Road closures run from Highway 9/Magnolia Street to Norcross Street beginning at 5 p.m. The event wraps at 9 p.m.
Alive in Roswell is held every third Thursday from April through October. The series continues Thursday, Aug. 20; Thursday, Sept. 17; and Thursday, Oct. 15, with the season finale closing out the 2026 run.
Upcoming around Roswell
The Chattahoochee Nature Center (9135 Willeo Road) is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a "50 Things to Do" challenge and monthly prize drawings that began in July. CEO Natasha Rice said in February that the nonprofit completed a $9.8 million capital campaign to upgrade its facilities along the Chattahoochee River.
The Roswell Cultural Arts Center (950 Forrest St.) reopened its theater July 8, after a lighting and rigging overhaul. Steven Malone, the city's director of recreation, parks, historic and cultural affairs, said in June that the upgrades would "modernize critical infrastructure" for the next 25 years. Upcoming productions include "The Zany Zoo" (July 16–18) and "Quilters, A Musical" (Aug. 14–23).
