Make plans to celebrate 4th of July with events in and around Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Crabapple, Johns Creek, Cumming and metro Atlanta!
Crabapple Community Association 4th of July Parade - MILTON
Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Rd., Milton
Date: July 1st
Time: 10:30 AM - 12 PM
More Info: The parade will begin at 10:30AM leaving from the Broadwell Pavilion on Broadwell Road. Following the parade, we will have prizes for the most spirited individuals of all ages, family, dog and wagon/stroller float. Kona Ice will be in attendance and we will have games, music, and more!
Independence Day Celebration - JOHNS CREEK
Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek
Date: July 1st
Time: 6 - 10 PM
More Info: Celebrate our country's independence at Newtown Park with live music, activities, food, and an exceptional fireworks display!
2017 Star-Spangled Spectacular & Family Fun Festival - KENNESAW
Campus Green at KSU, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw
Date: July 1st
Time: 5 - 10 PM
More Info: This free, annual event is held on the Campus Green in the heart of KSU’s Kennesaw Campus and features a patriotic concert with performances by the KSU Big Band and KSU Summer Orchestra followed by a spectacular fireworks finale. In addition to the concert, be sure to arrive early beginning at 5 p.m. to enjoy the Family Fun Festival featuring games, inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, food trucks, vendors and exhibits from the KSU community and beyond, and more.
Stars and Stripes Fireworks Celebration - SANDY SPRINGS
Concourse Corporate Lawn, 5 Concourse Pkwy., Atlanta
Date: July 2nd
Time: 7:30 - 10:00 PM
More Info: Music from the band Shiloh will begin at 7:30 pm and fireworks will dazzle the sky beginning at 9:45 pm. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and enjoy an evening under the stars. Pets, tents, outdoor cooking, drones, alcohol, and personal-use sparklers will not be permitted.
City of Cumming July 4th Festivities - CUMMING
Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming
Date: July 3rd
Time: 6 - 11 PM
More Info: Dance contest, food and vendors, children's activities and fireworks!
Duluth Celebrates America - DULUTH
Duluth Town Green, 3142 Hill Street, Duluth
Date: July 3rd
Time: 6 - 11 PM
More Info: Celebrate Independence Day on July 3rd with a fabulous firework display, rockin' bands and activities for all to enjoy. Enjoy food trucks, children's activities, giveaways and more on Duluth Town Green.
Salute to America - KENNESAW
Downtown Kennesaw
Date: July 3rd
Time: 6 - 10 PM
More Info: The City of Kennesaw's 2017 pre-Independence Day celebration of freedom, music and fireworks is one of the biggest and best in North Georgia! Salute to America event-goers will be treated to two stages of live music, festive street entertainment, food vendors and plenty of activities for the kids. Admission is FREE.
Prelude to the 4th Independence Day Celebration - LAWRENCEVILLE
Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie Street, Lawrenceville
Date: July 3rd
Time: 5 PM
More Info: The City of Lawrenceville will host its 12th annual PRELUDE celebration to honor America’s Day of Independence on Monday, July 3rd. An evening of fun for the whole family starts at 5pm!! -Food Trucks -Kids Zone -Beer and Wine from McCray's Tavern -Music from DJ SUSPENSE and R&B, Inc. -A spectacular fireworks display!! ***PRELUDE will be a rain or shine event!***
8th Annual Independence Day Doughnut Eating Competition - CUMMING
Dutch Monkey Doughnuts, 3075 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. 502, Cumming
Date: July 4th
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
More Info: It's the 8th annual exhibition of North Georgia's most skilled eathletes! This year's competition will benefit Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, to fund research for children fighting cancer. The festivities will kick off at 10am with the kids' divisions, followed by the main event at 11am. Folding chairs and pop-up canopies are welcome (and encouraged), as the heat can be formidable on the 4th.
3rd Annual Barbecue & Bluegrass - ROSWELL
Barrington Hall, 525 Barrington Dr., Roswell
Date: July 4th
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
More Info: Enjoy barbecue and bluegrass music in the backyard of Barrington Hall. The King family, who built Barrington Hall, held a 4th of July barbecue for their friends and neighbors in the 1800s. We will revisit their tradition with live music, barbecue, beer, soft drinks, and desserts for sale. A children's area will keep the youngsters occupied with games and crafts. Come enjoy this laid-back and musical 4th of July celebration.
4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza - ROSWELL
Roswell High School (Front Lawn), 11595 King Rd., Roswell
Date: July 4th
Time: 5:30 - 10 PM
More Info: The 18th Annual Roswell Fireworks Extravaganza will be held at Roswell High School on the front yard of the school. This wonderful Roswell tradition is a great family event filled with live stage performances, a Kids Zone and great food! You won’t want to miss Roswell’s largest community celebration! Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and the entire family. However, dogs are not allowed at this event. (Roswell High is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free school).
4th of July Celebration - ALPHARETTA
Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta
Date: July 4th
Time: 6 - 10 PM
More Info: Alpharetta Recreation and Parks will host an evening of entertainment and children’s activities on the lawn and field behind Alpharetta Community Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with our spectacular fireworks display to begin at dusk! Enjoy inflatables, face painting, balloon animals and fun in the children’s area, sponsored by Alpharetta Golden Age Club, with wristbands available for nominal fees. Food vendors located throughout the park will serve festive fare from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., including barbeque, hot dogs, hamburgers, Mediterranean style dishes, wood-fired pizza, tacos, grilled cheese, kettle corn, tapas, old fashioned lemonade, Italian ice, snow balls, ice cream and shaved ice delights!
4th of July Steam Engine Parade - CUMMING
The official beginning of the parade starts at the intersection of Tribble Gap and Woodland Drive. Parade entries other than the dignitaries and steam engines line up at Forsyth Central and can be seen coming down Tribble Gap from the high school. The parade ends at the fairgrounds.
Date: July 4th
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
More Info: The Forsyth County Steam Association comes together each July in order to bring the Thomas-Mashburn Memorial Parade to our city square in celebration of Independence Day. With it comes a display of sights and sounds like none other! The 4th of July parade proudly showcases a unique collection of steam engines, antique cars, marching bands, local ball teams, firetrucks, celebrities and much more! It is truly an experience you will never forget, so load up some lawn chairs and bring the kids for an entire day of excitement! To become a part of the parade, contact Amy Webb. webb8206@bellsouth.net
City of Marietta July 4th Celebration - MARIETTA
Marietta Square, 39-75 E Park Square, Marietta
Date: July 4th
Time: 10 AM - 10 PM
More Info: Celebrate Independence Day beginning with the Let Freedom Ring Parade at 10 AM followed by a celebration on the Square, free concerts, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games and a fireworks finale. The Let Freedom Ring Parade will include about 85 entries and approximately 2,000 participants. The parade will begin at 10am at Roswell Street Baptist Church, and travel west on Roswell Street, north on East Park Square past Glover Park and the Square, down Cherokee Street and end at North Marietta Parkway.
July 4th Parade and FreedomFest - WOODSTOCK
Downtown Woodstock (Park at City Center)
Date: July 4th
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
More Info: Our huge parade kicks off the celebration at 10am. The parade starts and ends at Woodstock Elementary School on Rope Mill Rd. It travels up Main St to Towne Lake Parkway, Mill Street, Market St, Fowler St, Main St ,and back to the school. After the parade, join us in The Park at City Center until 3pm for food, live music in the gazebo, children’s games, cake walk, arts & crafts, Adam the Juggler, and vendors of all types. Fun for young & old.
Centennial Park 4th of July Celebration - ATLANTA
Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. W NW, Atlanta
Date: July 4th
Time: Gates open at 6 PM
More Info: Live, family-friendly entertainment in the late afternoon and the evening concludes with an impressive fireworks display. The televised fireworks display is synchronized with a special selection of patriotic and popular music celebrating America’s independence. MARTA is strongly encouraged for transportation. Arrive at the Park early to get a good seat.
15th Annual Star Spangled Fourth - BUFORD
Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford
Date: July 4th
Time: 5 - 10 PM
More Info: Celebrate red, white and blue at Mall of Georgia with live concerts, outdoor movie, fireworks and more for the entire family!
City of Chamblee Fourth of July Celebration - CHAMBLEE
Keswick Park Soccer Field, 3496 Keswick Dr., Chamblee
Date: July 4th
Time: 5 - 10 PM
More Info: This event is full of fun for the entire family and includes one of the best fireworks shows around. There will be live music, food and activities for the family.
City of Decatur 4th of July - DECATUR
Parade: First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur
Concert on the Square, Community Bandstand, 101 E Court Square, Decatur
Date: July 4th
Time: 6 - 10 PM
More Info: Get on your feet and join the Pied Piper Parade as it makes its way through downtown Decatur on July 4. Gather friends and family, ride your bike, walk or skate in this community parade – it’s for anyone and everyone! Neighborhoods and organizations are encouraged to make floats and join the fun too. And don’t forget your red, white and blue! The parade begins at 6 p.m. The Concert on the Square starts at 7 p.m. in the Community Bandstand and features the Callanwolde Concert Band. Fireworks begin at dark (approximately 9 p.m.).
Dunwoody 4th of July Parade - DUNWOODY
Intersection of Mount Vernon Road and Jett Ferry Road to Dunwoody Village
Date: July 4th
Time: 9 AM
More Info: Parade features marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units and local celebrities. Last year the parade attracted over 2,500 participants and 32,000 spectators!
Sparkle in the Park - LILBURN
Lilburn City Park, 76 Main St., Lilburn
Date: July 4th
Time: 5:30 - 10 PM
More Info: This annual event in Lilburn City Park will include a variety of food, children's activities, and of course, fireworks! The Breakfast Club, known as the longest running and most recognized '80s tribute band in the U.S., will perform at 7:30 p.m., and the fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m.
July 4th Celebration at Children's Museum of Atlanta - ATLANTA
Children's Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr, Atlanta
Date: July 4th
Time: 11 AM - 3:30 PM
Cost: Free with general admission, free for members, $15.95 Adults & Children 1 and up.
More Info: Join in on the Independence Day fun at the Museum with a Fourth of July Parade. followed by a roaring rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" and a special indoor Imagination fireworks display that involves your feet and bubble wrap. There will also be a special Storytime with The Story of America’s Birthday by Patricia Pingry. Plus build your own star-spangled mobile in the Build It Lab, and make a patriotic pinwheel in the Art Studio to carry in the parade!
Stone Mountain Park Fantastic Fourth Celebration - STONE MOUNTAIN
Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain
Date: July 1st - 4th
Time: Lasershow and Fireworks begins at 9:30 PM
Cost: Show is FREE but parking is $15 (FREE for pass holders).
More Info: Experience the Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision®, a not-to-be-missed Atlanta tradition that promises to wow your family with state-of-the-art digital graphics and awe-inspiring effects. The Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision®, features iconic music, epic fireworks and jaw-dropping fire effects.
Coca-Cola® July 4th Fest - AUSTELL
Six Flags over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway SW, Austell
Date: July 2nd - 4th
Time: 10:30 AM - 10 PM
Cost: $47.99 online, $67.99 at the park
More Info: July 2 through July 4, Six Flags is the premiere destination to celebrate our country, enjoy the summer and share great times with friends. Independence Day is more than just a holiday, it’s the ultimate American tradition. Highlights: Ride attractions early, Special VIP Event in Hurricane Harbor, Fireworks, Interactive Activities, Prizes.
Lanier Islands July 4th Celebration - BUFORD
Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford
Date: July 1st - July 4th
Time: Event times vary. See website for full schedule per day.
Cost: Prices vary. See website for details.
More Info: This is our nation's birthday - let's do this big!! Come ride the water slides, soar through the skies on zip lines, or take a calm approach and dip your toes in the lake while sunbathing along our pristine beach. Whatever you decide, come do it at LanierWorld! While we’re having a good time, let’s not forget the significance of July 4th. A special presentation honoring the Red, White & Blue will feature on the Spectacular Screen.
July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party at Callaway Gardens - PINE MOUNTAIN
Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Hwy 27, Pine Mountain
Date: July 1st - July 4th
Time: 9 AM - Dusk (See website for daily events and times.)
Cost: Adults: $30, Child (6-12): $15, Child 5 & Under: FREE, Senior (65+): $25
More Info: The celebration begins early and lasts well into the night at our annual July 4th Star Spangled Beach Partyat Robin Lake Beach. Highlights include beach activities, live music, the FSU Flying High Circus and our annual Fireworks Extravaganza. Be sure to pack plenty of red, white and blue for this All-American Weekend!
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