Avondale Estates kicks off its Centennial Celebration with a Street Party on Friday, Aug. 28th

The city of Avondale Estates will kick off its Centennial Celebration on Friday, August 28, 2026 with a special Street Party from 6 to 9 p.m. 

The event is FREE to attend and takes place along Franklin Street (between Olive and Pine) in downtown Avondale Estates. 

More details will be released soon about the kickoff event, but this is what we know now. 
Highlights include:

• Food trucks
• Kid Zone with bounce houses, bubbles, and activities 
• Live improv performances
• Open studios at Little Tree Art Studio
• Live DJ
• Dekalb History Center exhibit showcasing Avondale Estates history
• T-shirt for sale 

Although the kickoff happens in August, the Centennial events will continue through all of 2027 — and we’ll update here as the events are announced. 

More info:
Facebook post
Centennial Celebration web page

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