Unidentified canoe team participating in the 1996 Summer Olympics on Lake Lanier.  (Lake Lanier Olympic photo)

Unidentified canoe team participating in the 1996 Summer Olympics on Lake Lanier. (Lake Lanier Olympic photo)

Gainesville to celebrate 30th anniversary of 1996 Summer Olympics

 Thirty years ago next month, the world came to Gainesville. And the Lake Lanier Olympic Park (LLOP) will mark the occasion next month.

“In 1996, Lake Lanier Olympic Park hosted Olympic rowing, canoe, and kayak events during the Centennial Olympic Games,” an LLOP Facebook posting says. “Today, that legacy continues as athletes, families, and visitors from around the world gather on the same waters.

“Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Olympic history, community impact, and unforgettable memories at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.”

CELEBRATION DETAILS:

Food

Live music from the Atlanta Wedding Band

VIP experiences

Fireworks over Lake Lanier

July 25

At The Boathouse at Lake Lanier