- Cities all across metro Atlanta offer a wealth of festivities to light up your July 4th! Fireworks, sure. But also picnics, food trucks, festivals, concerts and kids zones.
- With the help of our friends at Univeral Pictures, we’ve compiled this events calendar to help you find an event that’s perfect for you and your family.
- And don’t miss Universal’s newest movie “Twisters” with the most advanced visual effects ever! The soundtrack includes new music by Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett, Miranda Lambert, Jelly Roll and other great Country artists.
- Watch the trailer HERE.
- “Twisters” is in theaters July 19. Get your tickets today!
Celebration at Cauble Park, July 4th
Fireworks reflecting in Lake Acworth are hard to beat. Yet Cauble Park offers a lot more, including live music and festivities catering to all ages. Families can picnic on the lawns or stroll the vendors showcase for crafts and treats, while kids can enjoy face painting, bounce houses and interactive games.
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm • 2293 Beach St., Acworth, GA 30101
Bring the family, a blanket and a picnic to enjoy under a brilliant display of fireworks at Wills Park. Sorry, no personal fireworks nor charcoal grills. You may bring a small propane grill with an approved permit. Permits granted to the first 50 applicants. Submit a grill permit to [email protected]
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm • 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Peachtree Road Race 2024, July 4th
More than a road race, it’s a legendary party. Some people host fancy brunches and wave from balconies along the parade route. But if you don’t have a friend in Buckhead or Midtown, you always catch the race on the ground. After all, that’s where you’re closest to the action. The race begins at Lenox Square, then travels 6 miles down Peachtree Road before ending at Piedmont Park.
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm • 3393 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Cartersville holds an all-day celebration starting with a morning parade that you can join (check out the link). Later in the day, meet up for festivities and fireworks at Dellinger Park.
9:00 am • Parade in Cartersville
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm • 100 Pine Grove Rd, Cartersville, GA 30120
July Concert Series & Fireworks July 4th
Chamblee’s July Summer Concert Series is legendary. And the July 4th show never disappoints! Catch the Ansley Stewart Band followed by The Platinum Band who covers just about anything from Jazz to Hip Hop, current Hits, 70’s disco, 80’s, 90’s, Motown, R&B, Rap, and Country. Transportation options include shuttles to and from the event, parking at nearby businesses and a designated rideshare park.
6:30 pm – Dark • 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA
Pied Piper Parade, Live Music & Fireworks, July 4th
Turn up at 6pm to watch (or join in) the Pied Piper Parade as it winds through downtown with floats, wagons and, of course, kids on bikes bicycles. Then head on over to the community bandstand for live music and merriment.
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm • 101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
Parade, Activities & Fireworks, July 4th
Get up early and park your lawn chair for the city’s Fourth of July Celebration Parade along Church Street that morning, then enjoy family-friendly activities at Douglasville Town Green. Catch a bite to eat and return for the night’s fireworks display! Plenty of FREE parking in the Douglasville Conference Center parking garage.
8:30 am – Dusk • Church St, Douglasville, GA
One of the longest parades around can be found in Dunwoody. The city hosts a 2.7-mile route of marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units and local celebrities. Bring your chairs and stake out a space along Mount Vernon Road or at Dunwoody Village.
9:00 am – Dusk • Dunwoody, GA
Live Music, Kids Activities, Food Trucks & Fireworks, July 3rd
Meet up at Newtown Park on Monday July 3 for an evening of live music, activities, food trucks and a fireworks display. Beer, wine and sangria will be for sale. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Sorry, no tents, personal fireworks nor outside alcohol. And service animals only.
6:00 pm – 10:00pm • 43150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022
Live Music, Street Entertainment, Food, Family-Friendly Fun & Fireworks, July 3rd
On Wednesday, July 3rd, head out to Kennesaw’s Main Street to enjoy two stages with live music including Atlanta Rhythm Section (!) plus street entertainment, food vendors and kid-friendly activities. Food and beverages are available to purchase or bring your own picnic. Sorry: No barbecue grills. The evening concludes with a fireworks finale, visible from Depot Park and along Main Street from Summers Street to Dallas Street
6:00 pm – Dusk • 2828 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Southern Spirits, A/C & Fireworks, July 3rd
Looking for a little more refined Independence Day celebration? Check out “Southern Spirits” on Wednesday, July 3, sponsored by Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Admission ($30 for museum members and $40 for non-members) includes admission to the museum, two beverages, one featured spirit, a tasting plate of food and lovely lawn seating where you’ll have a fantastic view of the city of Kennesaw’s fireworks display.
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm • 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Prelude to the Fourth, July 3rd
Lawrenceville’s Prelude to the Fourth is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration featuring live music and a dazzling fireworks display at the Lawrenceville Lawn on July 3rd. The event is free, encourages bringing blankets and chairs, and offers a selection of food trucks for an unforgettable evening leading up to Independence Day.
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm • 210 Luckie Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Parade, Live Music, Arts & Crafts Show, Food, Carnival Games & Fireworks, July 4th
Lawrenceville’s Prelude to the Fourth is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration featuring live music and a dazzling fireworks display at the Lawrenceville Lawn on July 3rd. The event is free, encourages bringing blankets and chairs, and offers a selection of food trucks for an unforgettable evening leading up to Independence Day.
10:00 pm – Dark • Marietta Square, GA
Local Bands, Inflatables, Food, A Raffle & Fireworks, July 3rd
Headed to McDonough for July 4th festivities? Then take note: The party is happening on Wednesday, July 3rd and has moved from Nash Farms to Richard Craig Park located at 125 S. Zack Hinton Parkway. The city will host fireworks, local bands, inflatables, food, a 50/50 raffle and more. Parking starts at $10.
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm • 125 S. Zack Hinton Parkway, McDonough, GA
Newnan’s 4th of July celebration coincides with the re-opening of Newnan High School and the day will be action-packed. A morning parade begins at Veteran’s Memorial Park (Temple Avenue Park) and ends at Greenville Street Park. By 5pm, you’ll be ready to head over to the high school, where the lower field will be open for the fireworks show. Enjoy local music and the tastes of food trucks up until the fireworks begin to boom. FREE event!
9:00 am • Veteran’s Memorial Park (Temple Avenue Park), Newnan GA
The City of Norcross hosts its Red, White & Boom celebration on Wednesday, July 3 at Lillian Webb Park. Kick off your Independence Day celebration with food, live music, face painting and other family activities. Bring your blankets and chairs so you can relax and enjoy the show. Sorry, no shade structures, tents nor umbrellas allowed.
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm • 3694 Corners Way NW, Norcross, GA 30092
Join the City of Peachtree City as we celebrate the birth of our nation beginning with the July 4th Parade and closing out the holiday with our fireworks over Lake Peachtree.
9:00 am – 10:00 pm • S Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Cruise-In Car Show, Live Music & Fireworks, July 4th
The city of Powder Springs plans a Fourth of July Celebration highlighted by a cruise-in, live music by Shaky Jane and September in the Park, a vendor area, ka ids’ area, food and fireworks display – all at Thurman Springs Park and the downtown area.
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm • 4485 Pineview Dr, Powder Springs, GA
Live Music, Food Trucks & Fireworks, July 4th
Bring your chairs and blankets to spread out at Roswell Area Park. Take in the live music, the local entertainment and some of the city’s food trucks. at one of several fireworks viewing areas throughout the park. Parking available at the park until all lots are full. Staff will be on-site to assign parking in the park and school lots.
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm • 10495 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
July 4th gets off to a bang as the Sandy Springs Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration lights the sky over City Springs. Bring blankets and lawn chairs (low back chairs preferred) and enjoy live music until the fireworks begin. Bring your own picnic or purchase from one of the nearby restaurants or check out the food trucks! Only alcoholic beverages sold on site are allowed (available for purchase at CityBar and other concession outlets). City leaders ask that you wait until 4:00pm to set up. Sorry, no personal fireworks, outside tables, pop-up tents, tarp tents, or canopy tents. Umbrellas allowed until the concert starts.
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm • 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328
Hiking, Family Attractions, Live Entertainment & Fireworks, July 4th
Stone Mountain is celebrating all week. This perennial favorite fireworks spot also offers a huge number of family attractions, live entertainment during Summer at the Rock, hiking and gentle strolls through miles of wooded trails. Not to mention an entirely new drone and light show and patriotic fireworks finale. Visitors must be ticketed and showing up by 5pm, especialy on July 4, is recommended.
10:30 am – 10:00 pm • 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Food Trucks, Vendors, Activities, Live Music & Fireworks, July 3rd
Light up your night Wednesday July 3rd at E.E. Robinson Park. Sparks in the Park is a FREE event offering live music, food trucks, vendors, activities, and, of course, fireworks! Bring your chairs and blankets. Food trucks will be by the pickleball courts. Heads-up on parking: The Level Creek E.E. Robinson Park North entrance lot is limited to those with ADA (American Disabilities Act) stickers. Attendees may park at Sugar Hill Elementary School, Sugar Hill Church and the Public Parking Deck in Downtown Sugar Hill.
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm • 850 Level Creek Rd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
4th of JULY SPECTACULAR, July 4th
Here’s your chance to not just watch a July 4th parade, but actually star in it! Woodstock invites you to celebrate America’s birthday by (literally) joining its July 4th Spectacular Parade! The parade is approximately 1.3 miles long. Everyone is welcome to participate with a float, vehicle or group of walkers – FOR FREE. After the parade you can catch the 4th of July Spectacular Festival and return later for the fireworks.
10:00 am – 10:00 pm • 8594-8624 Main St, Woodstock, GA 30188
Don’t miss Twisters, in theaters July 19th.
Filmed on location in the heart of Oklahoma and featuring insights from real-life storm chasers, this cinematic adventure brings authenticity and excitement to the screen. The all-star cast includes Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos, delivering performances you won’t want to miss. Directed by the acclaimed Lee Isaac Chung, Twisters is a movie made for the big screen.
Get your tickets now!
