Where to celebrate 4th of July around Atlanta

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Looking for something to do this 4th of July holiday? We made a list of all the happenings around town to help you find a place to celebrate! (Events on the 3rd and 4th...and a lot of them are FREE)

 

Stone Mountain - Fantastic Fourth Celebration

Date: July 1-7Admission: $19.99 (daily parking rate that includes access to the Lasershow and fireworks)

Family attractions and special live entertainment with an evening Lasershow Spectacular and patriotic fireworks finale.

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Duluth - Duluth Celebrates America

Date: July 3Time: 5:30pm-10pmAdmission: Free

Duluth Celebrates America includes bands, children’s activities, food trucks, vendors, and fireworks on the Town Green.

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Norcross - Red, White & BOOM!

Date: July 3Time: 5:00pmAdmission: Free

Make your way to the heart of downtown historic Norcross food, fun and fireworks! The good times start at 5 p.m. with bounce houses (nominal fee), festive face painting and an assortment of food vendors.

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Tucker - Celebration of Independence and Fireworks Spectacular

Date: July 3Admission: Free

Event held on Tucker's Main Street and features live music and entertainment starting at 6pm, pack a picnic, dine in our restaurants or enjoy the food trucks, and fireworks at 9:30pm.

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Six Flags - July 4th Fest

Date: July 3 - 6

Coca-Cola July 4th Fest has everything you need for a star-spangled visit: exclusive ride times, fireworks all five nights, festive foods, and much more!

Save up to $25 when you purchase tickets online, courtesy of Coca-Cola.

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Centennial Olympic Park - Fourth of July Celebration

Date: July 4Admission: Free Gates Open: 7 p.m. DJ Yvonne Monet: 7:30 p.m. Fireworks: 9:45 p.m.

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Georgia Aquarium - Red, White & Brew

Date: July 4Time: 7:00-9:00pmAdmission: Members $50.00, Non-Member $65.00

Ticket includes unlimited beer and cider samples, classic BBQ dinner, live music, and over 500 aquatic species! Red, White & Brew will be held in the aquarium's Oceans Ballroom with views of our beluga whales, manta rays and whale sharks.

Guests are invited to join us on the top floor of Georgia Aquarium’s parking deck for a spectacular view of the Atlanta skyline and Centennial Olympic Park’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration.

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East Point: Salute to the Red, White and Blue

Date: July 4Time: 3:00pm-11:00pmAdmission: Free

This fun filled event features activities for the whole family, with a select merchandise vendor market, musical performances throughout the evening, a fabulous food court including Italian ice, funnel cakes, smoked and grilled meats, fried fish, beer, margaritas and more, and of course, the evening's highlight at 9:30pm... South Fulton County's largest Pryo Digital Fireworks display synchronized to a musical score! 

Come out with your family and friends and make memories in Downtown East Point while celebrating our nation's independence!

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Peachtree Road Race

Date: July 4Time: 6:30am

Start your 4th of July right and join one hundred and fifty thousand spectators to line the sides of Peachtree Road to enjoy the world’s largest 10K. If you’re going to be one of them, you’ll need to pick your spot and pick it early. Our recommendation: find a place where you can obtain refreshments, shade and, of course, a good view of the course.

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Sandy Springs Stars and Stripes Celebration

Date: July 4Admission: Free

Gather at the Concourse Corporate Center lawn to celebrate the nation’s birthday as part of the City’s Stars and Stripes Celebration. Music from the band Bogey & The Viceroys 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.

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Marietta - Fourth in the Park

Date: July 4Admission: Free

Features a 10am parade, arts & crafts booths, food, carnival games, and live music at Marietta Square, followed by fireworks at 9:30pm.

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Roswell - Barbecue & Bluegrass

Date: July 4Admission: Free

Live music, a children’s area, and vendors of barbecue, beer, soft drinks, and desserts on the grounds of Barrington Hall. 

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Roswell - Fireworks Extravaganza

Date: July 4Admission: Free

Features food trucks beginning at 5:30pm, Kids Zone with giant inflatables, live music beginning at 6pm and fireworks at dark at Roswell High School. Bring blankets or chairs.

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Lilburn - Sparkle in the Park

Date: July 4Admission: Free

Bring lawn chairs or blankets to Sparkle in the Park, which has food vendors, bounce houses (cost), a band at 7:30pm, and fireworks at 9:30pm. 

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Alpharetta - 4th of July Celebration at Wills Park

Date: July 4Admission: Free

Alpharetta Recreation and Parks will host an evening of entertainment and children’s activities on the lawn and field behind Alpharetta Community Center from 6pm to 9:30pm, with a spectacular fireworks display to begin at dusk! Food trucks and other vendors will serve festive fare until 10pm.

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Buford - Star Spangled Fourth at Mall of Georgia

Date: July 4Admission: Free

Enjoy activities for the entire family including children’s rides, games, and inflatables, live music, food and beverage concessions, and the largest fireworks display in the county.

Enjoy food concessions, Kid Zone, and more beginning at 3pm in the parking lot in front of Dick's Sporting Goods and Barnes and Noble. 

Free concerts begin at 5pm in the Village Amphitheatre.

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Locust Grove - 4th of July Family Fest

Date: July 4Admission: Free, $5 parking

Join your Henry County neighbors from 12pm-10pm at Warren Holder Park in Locust Grove for the largest firework display and family festival in south Atlanta area featuring LIVE Music, Kids Zone, Water Zone & over 100 vendors! Music & Fireworks are free.

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Dahlonega - 4th of July Family Day Celebration

Date: July 4Admission: Free

4th of July Family Day Celebration includes a 5K run, an 11 a.m. parade, a patriotic speech at noon, the national anthem, a crafts market, a kids’ zone, a car show, and then fireworks at dusk at UNG Drill Field in small-town Dahlonega.

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Cumming - 4th of July Celebration

Date: July 4Admission: 13 & up $5, Ages 12 & under FREE

Cumming Fairgrounds will host a fun-filled day and evening of entertainment and children’s activities from 10am - 10pm, with a spectacular fireworks display to begin at 9:30pm. The celebration includes Live Music, Alcohol, Food, Games, a Kids Zone, and various contests throughout the day. There will be a hot dog/pie/pizza eating contests, dance party at 8:30pm and parade at 10am.

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Callaway Gardens - July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party

Date: July 4Admission: Adults $29.95, Children $19.95, 5 & Younger FREE, 65+ $26.95

Enjoy outdoor adventures, beach and water sports, contests, live music, delicious food and drink specials, circus performances, or just take it all in and relax on the shore. End the evening with a bang with our spectacular Annual Fireworks Extravaganza and make it a Fourth to remember.

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Powder Springs - Springs Fest on the 4th

Date: July 4Admission: Free

Gather at the Powder Springs Park from 4pm-10pm to enjoy a food court, local vendors & artisans, DJ, live music and entertainment, interactive dance party, KIDS ZONE with attractions such as: Bouncy Houses, A Game Truck, Face Painting and Kids Games and Giant Bubbles by Sweet Pea the Clown & Markey ... and of course fireworks to end with a BANG!

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Newnan - Independence Day Celebration

Date: July 4Admission: Free

The Newnan Rotary club will also host festivities on the evening of July 4th. Please join us at 6pm, at Joe Pope Field at Newnan High School for family fun and fireworks until dark. Admission is free, and concessions will be available for purchase at 5:30pm. Traditional holiday fare will be on hand with hot dogs, popcorn and soft drinks. There will be musical entertainment, concessions and Children's and Family Activities. 

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Avondale Estates - 4th of July Celebration

Date: July 4Admission: Free

The 4th of July Celebration is a time-honored tradition here in Avondale Estates. Residents and friends come together to enjoy the festivities, the parade and the fireworks at Lake Avondale. Avondale Estates is truly a blast on the 4th of July. Parade begins at 10am.

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Decatur - 4th of July Parade

Date: July 4Admission: Free

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! The Concert on the Square starts at 7pm at the Community Bandstand and fireworks show starts at dark.

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