Atlanta's annual Dogwood Festival underway in Piedmont Park

One of the largest festivals of the year kicked off Friday in metro Atlanta. 

The 81st annual Dogwood Festival takes place at Piedmont Park every year. The three-day event is one of the longest-running festivals in Atlanta, which draws more than 200,000 people to the park.

The festival includes everything from live music, gourmet food, a 5K race and lots more.

The Dogwood Festival, which is FREE to attend, kicked off Friday at noon. 

Hours: Friday: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. & Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

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