Union City's Light up the Night Festival and Back to School Bash

Union City Set to Shine Brighter Than Ever: Light Up the Night Laser Light Show and Back to School Bash

 

Join Georgia's Fastest-Growing City for The Return of Their Highly Anticipated Light Up the Night

And Back to School Bash.

 

(Union City, GA) - Watch the night ignite with color, rhythm, and pure excitement! Join us at Ronald Bridges Park (5285 Lakeside Drive, Union City, GA 30291) on Saturday, July 19, 2025, for Union City’s Light Up the Night Laser Light Show and Back to School Bash. Union City’s Laser Light Show is a pulse-pounding spectacle that will leave you breathless and begging for more! This highly anticipated free event will be even more spectacular this year, featuring a mesmerizing array of music, carnival-themed games and rides, illuminated activations, and delicious food. It will also run in conjunction with our Back to School Bash, where students of all ages will receive backpacks filled with school supplies. Let’s Light Up the Night together!

 

Light Up the Night continues to promote a sense of unity and pride within Union City and neighboring communities. The event exemplifies the City's R3 Master Plan to Reclaim, Renew, and Reimagine community engagement.

 

This family-friendly occasion invites people of all ages to join in the celebration. As the sun sets, we invite the community to join us in lighting up the City with an awe-inspiring laser light show finale that will illuminate the night sky, painting it with mesmerizing colors and patterns. Festivities will kick off promptly at 6:00 pm, ensuring an evening of unforgettable experiences and lasting memories.

 

“Light Up the Night is more than a festival—it’s a reflection of Union City’s vibrant spirit and growing sense of community,” said Mayor Vince Williams. “Each year, The City Council and I are proud to offer this extraordinary evening of connection, creativity, and celebration for our residents.”

 

Light Up the Night is an opportunity to unite, celebrate our community, and create lasting memories. This year, with the addition of our Back to School Bash, we are celebrating and supporting our students as they prepare for the new school year. We are thrilled to present this exceptional festival to Union City and look forward to a night filled with wonder, excitement, and shared experiences."

 

“This event represents the best of who we are,” said City Manager Sonja Fillingame. “We are reclaiming public spaces, renewing our commitment to our youth, and reimagining what engagement looks like in Union City. The combination of Light Up the Night with our Back to School Bash reinforces our vision for a connected, empowered, and thriving community.”

 

About Union City: 

Recognized as the fastest-growing city in Georgia and the 4th fastest-growing suburb in the nation, Union City is experiencing a period of remarkable change. The City is making substantial investments in new parks, expansive greenway trails, affordable housing, and upgraded infrastructure to enhance quality of life opportunities for its residents. These initiatives are part of the City's commitment to creating a more livable, connected, and sustainable community, positioning it as a leading destination for growth and development.

 

 

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Media Contact:

 

Xavier Walker

Marketing & Cultural Arts Manager

Xwalker@unioncityga.gov

When

Location

Ronald Bridges Park, 5285 Lakeside Dr, Union City, GA 30291, Union City, GA, 55102, View Map