This is our annual fourth of July list of events happening around metro Atlanta. We add to the list sometimes daily as new events are announced. Updated for 2016!

For more Independence Day events around Georgia like North and South Georgia, see the Georgia Tourism Calendar.

Acworth

July 4th 4-10pm at Cauble Park

• Location: Acworth Beach
• Address: 2293 Beach Street, Acworth, GA 30101

Concert and Fireworks

Alpharetta

July 4th Festivities and Fireworks

July 4, 2016

6 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Wills Park

1825 Old Milton Parkway

Alpharetta, GA

678-297-6133

www.alpharetta.ga.us

Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends at Wills Park on Friday, July 4, 2014!  Our spectacular fireworks display begins at dusk! Fireworks will be shot regardless of the weather conditions. Opening events featuring the Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem will begin at 5:30 p.m. The City Band will play from 6:15 – 7 p.m. and Serious Business will play from 7:15 – 9:15 p.m. Children’s activities will include inflatables, face painting and much more! Food vendors will be on-site, please bring cash.

Atlanta

Centennial Olympic Park

Monday, July 4, 2016

Gates open at 6pm

Centennial Olympic Park’s Fourth of July Celebration will offer fun and entertainment for the entire family, including free music and the Southeast’s largest fireworks display. The celebration will be broadcasted by local ABC affiliate WSB-TV, who won an Emmy for the broadcast in 2012.

Children’s Museum of Atlanta

July 4 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm

Special July 4th Parade and “Fireworks” – 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

Join your Imaginators in our Fourth of July Parade. After the parade, salute our country by singing a roaring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner followed by You’re a Grand Ole Flag.The program will conclude with a special indoor Imagination fireworks display that involves your feet and bubble wrap.

Special Storytime: The Night Before 4th of July by Natasha Wing – 12:00 PM

It’s the night before the Fourth of July and all across the United States people are getting ready for hot dogs and fireworks. Decked in red, white, and blue, a family heads to a parade, hosts a backyard BBQ with friends and family, dodges an afternoon thundershower, and of course, watches a fireworks show. The Night Before the Fourth of July captures all the fun, excitement, and pride of the best summer holiday!

Special Music & Movement – 2:00 PM

Happy Birthday America! Birthday Party BASH! Dance and Sing Along to “They Say It’s Your Birthday”, “America the Beautiful” Katy Perry’s “Firework” and more.

Art Studio Open: Special July 4th Craft – 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Many people celebrate this patriotic holiday by having cookouts and watching fireworks. The most important aspects should involve family time, having fun and remembering all the rights and freedom we have today. In honor of Independence Day, visitors will decorate wooden tops with patriotic colors to share with friends and family.

Build It Lab Open: Special July 4th Project – 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Make a colorful July 4th Fireworks Kaleidoscope from new and recycled materials. When you look inside see the colors of the grand old flag red, white and blue as they burst into view.

Georgia Aquarium

Red, White, and Brew

Date: Saturday, July 2, 2016

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Where: Georgia Aquarium’s Oceans Ballroom

Pricing:

Nonmembers: $65

Members: $50

Before the 4th, celebrate with us on Saturday, July 2nd with unlimited beer, food, live music and over 500 aquatic species! Red White & Brew will be held in our magnificent Oceans Ballroom, with views of our beluga whales, manta rays and whale sharks. After dinner and drinks, head in to the Aquarium and see our incredible animals, including our newest addition California sea lions!

Proceeds from Red, White & Brew benefit Georgia Aquarium’s Sponsored Education Admissionsprogram, teacher development and H20 summer camps!

Your ticket price includes:

• Red White & Brew souvenir tasting glass
• Unlimited sampling of a huge variety of local and national brews
• Classic dinner menu provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering
• Live music by The Regulars Band
• Admission to the Aquarium

Austell

Six Flags

Event Name: Coca-Cola July 4th Fest

Date: July 2 – July 4, 2016

Location with Address:

Six Flags Over Georgia

275 Riverside Parkway SW

Austell, Ga. 30168

Times:

July 2: 9:00 – 10:00 p.m.

July 3: 9:30 – 10:00 p.m.

July 4: 9:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Description: This Independence Day weekend from July 2 – 4, all guests who bring a Coca-Cola™ can to the park will enter the park an hour before scheduled opening, as many of our most popular rides will be open before the rest of the park, including Goliath, BATMAN: The Ride, Dare Devil Dive (non VR), Mind Bender, THE JOKER Chaos Coaster and Harley Quinn Spinsanity. The early admittance hours for are as follows: July 2: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., July 3 and 4: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. In addition, nightly fireworks will blast off at 9:30p.m. July 2-4. The park is also offering a special VIP event in the Hurricane Harbor water park, where the fireworks are best viewed from the deck of the Calypso Bay Wave Pool. More information and tickets can be found on our website www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.

Buckhead

Lenox Mall

EVENT DATES: 7/4/2016 – 7/4/2016

Let freedom ring! One of Atlanta’s favorite summer traditions, Lenox Square’s Legendary Fourth of July, is set to return with a star-spangled bang! For over half a century, Lenox Square has celebrated Independence Day in grand tradition with patriotic activities for the entire family. At over 10,000 fireworks, the show has grown in scope and scale to become one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southeast. This year’s activities will include a 15-minute fireworks show, musical entertainment and food concessions. Everyone is invited to experience the city’s time-honored tradition and celebrate as Lenox Square lights up the sky on the Fourth of July!

Beginning at 6 p.m., a diverse lineup of live musical entertainment will kick-off at the main stage including the following:

• 6 p.m. – Jimmy Buffet tribute band Sons of Sailors opens the show
• 7:45 p.m. – Headliner Party On The Moon, a party band playing the latest in current dance, classic rock, disco/funk, swing, R&B, standards, Motown and new country. One of the most in-demand party bands in the country, Party on the Moon has played at President Obama’s Inauguration Ball and New York Giants quarterback and Super Bowl champion Eli Manning’s wedding.

Parking: Due to street and highway closures, MARTA is the preferred and easiest means of transportation to and from the event.  On the Doraville line, exit at the “Lenox” station; on the North Springs line, exit at the “Buckhead” station.

Again this year, paid parking for $10 will be in place at Lenox Square. In addition, for $20, patrons can access VIP Parking, which is in immediate proximity of the festivities, and offers priority event departure assisted by the Atlanta Police Department. Simon Rewards Platinum Members will receive free VIP Parking for the evening. A portion of the proceeds from parking fees will be donated to the Simon Youth Foundation.

Buford

Mall of Georgia

EVENT DATES: 7/4/2016 – 7/4/2016

Grab your red, white and blue and get ready to “Ooh!” and “Aah!” this Fourth of July with Mall of Georgia’s 14th Annual Star Spangled Fourth event! Presented by AutoNation Toyota Mall of Georgia, AutoNation Hyundai Mall of Georgia, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the mall’s Independence Day event is offering a full day of fun activities for the entire family including children’s rides and inflatables, live music, food and beverage concessions and the largest fireworks display in the county!

Monday, July 4, 2016

Event opens at 5 p.m.

Free concerts begin at 5 p.m. in the Village Amphitheatre

• Ants Trippin’: 5 – 7 p.m.
• The Woody’s: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Fireworks display scheduled to begin at dusk

Post-fireworks screening of Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (rated PG-13) 70 foot movie screen!

Kid Zone opens at 5 p.m. with family-friendly activities.

The famed fireworks display will launch from the Von Maur Overflow Lot and attendees are not permitted to park or sit in sections of the Von Maur Parking Lot, which will be clearly marked. For the easiest entrance and exit, parking will be provided in the Dillard’s Lot.

Lake Lanier Islands

Location: LanierWorld

Celebrate our nation’s birthday with us! It’s the perfect weekend to come ride the water slides, dip your toes in the lake, build a sandcastle along our pristine beach, and soak up the sun at LanierWorld! Dine right on the beach or catch a pick-up game of volleyball at Sunset Cove! Check out great live music at each of our outdoor stages! There will be patriotic food and drink specials all weekend long, with fireworks & special presentation on Spectacular Screen! This is an Independence Day celebration you won’t want to miss!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday, July 1

Have a blast all day at LanierWorld on the rides and slides! Dance with our DJ at Sunset Cove from 3-7pm at Sunset Cove, and when night falls enjoy live entertainment from 7-11PM by Haywire Band on the Sunset Cove Stage.

Saturday, July 2

Dig your toes in the sand at the Big Beach stage and rock out with live entertainment all day provided by KICKS 101.5. Then find yourself a cozy spot at Sunset Cove and get ready for our fireworks extravaganza! Our spectacular display will begin after dark, weather-dependent. Fireworks and special presentation on Spectacular Screen at 9:30PM.

Sunday, July 3

Enjoy your lunch at Sunset Cove. A DJ will be performing from 2-6PM. Fireworks and special presentation on Spectacular Screen at 9:30PM.

Douglasville

City of Douglasville 4th of July “Living in America” Parade

July 4, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM @ Church Street in Downtown Douglasville

Come join your neighbors for the annual Douglasville Independence Day Parade “Living in America”. Parade begins at 10am and proceeds west down Church Street.

Duluth

Celebrate Independence Day on Duluth Town Green with a fabulous firework display, rockin’ bands and activities for all to enjoy. Enjoy FOOD TRUCKS, children’s activities, giveaways and more. A special thank you to 12 Stone Church of Duluth, Kicks 101.5 & Rock 100.5 for sponsoring the 2016 July 3rd event.

Dunwoody

Mount Vernon Road from Jett Ferry Road to Dunwoody Village Parkway

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

On Monday, July 4, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and the Dunwoody Crier Newspaper will host the annual Fourth of July Parade featuring marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units and local celebrities. Last year the parade attracted over 2,500 participants and 32,000 spectators!

The parade route is two (2) miles, starting at the intersection of Mount Vernon Road and Jett Ferry Road at 9:00 a.m., proceeds west on Mount Vernon Road to Dunwoody Village, turns right onto Dunwoody Village Parkway.

Viewing Information:

Parade spectators are encouraged to setup chairs along Mount Vernon Road and Dunwoody Village Parkway (up to the shops on the right and the parade entrance into Dunwoody Village.) Spectators will be blocked from viewing the parade on the east side of Jett Ferry Road on Mount Vernon Road due to the staging and setup for parade participants. Viewing will start on the west side of Jett Ferry Road onMount Vernon Road.

East Point

East Point’s Salute to the Red, White, & Blue Independence Day Celebration

Date: 3-11pm July 4

Description: Join us in the heart of Downtown East Point for the oldest and largest Independence Day Celebration in South Fulton County,”Salute to the Red, White and Blue” Hometown Celebration! The celebration is held across from the East Point MARTA station & East Point City Hall. 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!

2757 Main Street, East Point, GA 30344 (Across from the East Point MARTA station & East Point City Hall)

Kennesaw

July 3, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Salute to America concert

• Location: Downtown Kennesaw
• Times: 6 to 10 p.m.
• Admission: Free

The evening will be capped off with a brilliant fireworks finale, visible from Depot Park and along Main St.

In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks will be rescheduled for Saturday, July 9.

Lawrenceville

Prelude to the 4th – The Little Mermaid

July 3 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Kick off your 4th of July holiday on July 3rd with our one-of-a-kind celebration, PRELUDE to the 4th. Lawrenceville’s renowned Aurora Theatre will perform a Broadway Musical with a full orchestra, followed by a dazzling fireworks display!

Lilburn

Join the City of Lilburn as we celebrate July 4th with Sparkle in the Park. This annual event in Lilburn City Park will include live music with GLOW, a variety of food, children’s activities, and of course, fireworks!

Event Schedule (subject to change):

• 5:30 p.m. Event begins. Balloon artists and family photos will be available at no cost, while supplies last, until 9:30 p.m. Food trucks/vendors and bounce house tickets will be available for purchase.
• 7:30 p.m. GLOW will take the stage with their high-energy, family-friendly concert.
• 9:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin with patriotic musical accompaniment.
• 10:00 p.m. Event ends and park closes.

Parking:

• Air-conditioned shuttles will transport attendees from parking lots at the Nam Dae Mun Farmers Market, Lilburn Middle School, the lot at Young and Church Streets, and the lot at Poplar Street and Killian Hill.
• Park pick-up/drop-off point is one block from Lilburn City Park.
• Accessible parking will be reserved at City Hall.
• Main Street will be closed from 9 – 10:30 p.m. to allow for safe passage of pedestrians from Lilburn City Park following the fireworks. Those parked around City Hall will be routed down Poplar Street to Killian Hill Road or down Camp Creek Road to Arcado Road.

What to bring:

• Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended. Tents not allowed.
• Coolers are allowed and are subject to search. No outside alcohol allowed. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the event and in the Old Town hospitality zone.
• Due to the large crowd and fireworks, it is recommended that pets not be brought to the event.
• No outside fireworks.

Mall of Georgia

July 4

Grab your red, white and blue and get ready to “Ooh!” and “Aah!” this Fourth of July with Mall of Georgia’s 14th Annual Star Spangled Fourth event! Presented by AutoNation Toyota Mall of Georgia, AutoNation Hyundai Mall of Georgia, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the mall’s Independence Day event is offering a full day of fun activities for the entire family including children’s rides and inflatables, live music, food and beverage concessions and the largest fireworks display in the county!

Monday, July 4, 2016

Event opens at 5 p.m.

Free concerts begin at 5 p.m. in the Village Amphitheatre

• Ants Trippin’: 5 – 7 p.m.
• The Woody’s: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Fireworks display scheduled to begin at dusk

Post-fireworks screening of Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (rated PG-13) 70 foot movie screen!

Kid Zone opens at 5 p.m. with family-friendly activities.

The famed fireworks display will launch from the Von Maur Overflow Lot and attendees are not permitted to park or sit in sections of the Von Maur Parking Lot, which will be clearly marked. For the easiest entrance and exit, parking will be provided in the Dillard’s Lot.

Marietta

July 4: Fourth in the Park, 10 am to 10 pm;

Grab your American flag, put on your red, white and blue, and celebrate America’s independence on July 4th, from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. with the City of Marietta. Start the day with an Independence Day parade and celebration on the Square presented by Superior Plumbing, free live concerts, an arts and crafts show, food, carnival games and the City of Marietta fireworks finale.

Throughout the day, more than 80,000 people are expected to celebrate on the Square with great food, fun activities, the best arts and crafts around, and free entertainment from Zach Seabaugh, a hometown boy who was a finalist on the hit television show, The Voice. His popularity continues to flourish as he begins performing to growing audiences on bigger stages. Opening for Seabaugh is Presley Sullivan, a featured artist on 94.9 The Bull’s Backyard Country. Concerts are presented by 94.9 The Bull.

Parade

The Marietta Independence Day parade is scheduled to include more than 115 entries with more than 40 floats and approximately 2,000 participants. Entries include marching units from the City f Marietta, civic organizations, beauty queens, scouts and local businesses. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Roswell Street Baptist Church and travels west on Roswell Street, north on East Park Square past Glover Park and the Square, down Cherokee Street and ends at North Marietta Parkway.

Crafts, food and carnival

• Arts and crafts show with nearly 100 unique handcrafted vendors: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Food concessions: Anything to please the palate from ice products to cool you down to corndogs and BBQ to satisfy your appetite. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Kid’s Zone – huge interactive kids play area: 10 a.m.-dark; tickets for games available at booths located throughout the park

Entertainment schedule

Glover Park Stage

• 12 noon – Scott Thompson
• 2:00 – Bell ringing ceremony
• 2:15 – Float Award Ceremony
• 2:30 – 3:30 Atlanta Concert Band
• 7- 8:00 Presley Sullivan
• 8-9:30 – 94.9 The Bull presents Zach Seabaugh
• 9:30ish – Fireworks

The City of Marietta Fireworks

The City of Marietta fireworks display is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. and will be shot from the First United Methodist Church parking lot. If bad weather is expected, the fireworks may begin a few minutes early, to ensure the entire display is completed. If you want to watch the fireworks, make sure you get there early to grab a spot because traffic is expected to be heavy.

Newnan

The Fourth of July Parade will begin at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 9:00 a.m., and will end at Greenville Street Park between 9:30- 10:00 a.m. Main Street Newnan welcomes the community to meet at Veteran’s Memorial Park by 8:30 a.m. Registration is not necessary for participants unless they intend to use any type of motorized vehicle to pull a float. There is also no registration fee to participate. Main Street Newnan requests that all registration forms be submitted at least one week before the parade. The Newnan Rotary club will also host festivities on the evening of July 4th. Please join us at 5:30 p.m., at Drake Stadium for family fun and fireworks until dark. Admission is free, and concessions will be available for purchase at 6 p.m. Traditional holiday fare will be on hand with hot dogs, popcorn and soft drinks. There will be musical entertainment, and other attractions provided for children along with free souvenirs for the kids to take home. Official sponsors for this event are: the City of Newnan, Coweta County, Coweta County Schools and The Rotary Club of Newnan. Free parking for the parade is available along downtown streets, and in the City of Newnan’s public parking lots, located at: 13 Lagrange Street, 25 Lagrange Street, 22 Spring Street, 6 First Avenue, 50 East Broad Street, 65 East Broad Street, 41 East Washington Street, and 22 East Broad Street.

Norcross

July 3 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Historic Downtown Norcross

Downtown Historic Norcross is having a Pre-Fourth of July block party! We’re closing down S. Peachtree St, and filling it with inflatables for the kids (minimal fees apply) plus local eateries and vendors are selling food and libations you can walk around town with and enjoy. Live music begins in Lillian Webb Park at 6pm with “Maxwell Taylor, Man of 1000 Voices” then at 7pm, Bruce in the USA (Springsteen tribute band) takes the stage! Bring chairs early and grab the best spot (there’s lots of room) – no tents or glass containers, but coolers are welcome. Then at dusk, the skies will light up with an awesome fireworks display that will get your patriotism pumped! Still in the mood to party after that? Step into our local downtown hotspots and enjoy more live music and libations – the night is young and it’s time to CELEBRATE!!

Peachtree City

Peachtree Parkway South

Peachtree City, GA 30269

Parade 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

A treasured Peachtree City tradition which includes the ever-popular Independence Day Parade and a spectacular fireworks display.

Parade starts on Peachtree Parkway, north of Braelinn Golf Club at 9AM Fireworks at Drake Field start at dusk.

Powder Springs

• Location: Powder Springs Town Square
• Address: 4484 Marietta St., Powder Springs, GA 30127
• Times: 6pm-10pm
• Kids Zone and inflatables, tables available
• Downtown Powder Springs is the place to be on July 4th. The fun begins at 6 p.m. The festivities will end with a spectacular fireworks show. This event is free and open to the public. Games, inflatables, vendors, and food will also be available throughout the celebration.

Roswell

The City of Roswell will once again host a huge community celebration of our nation’s Independence Day at the annual 4th of July Extravaganza, which will take place on Monday, July 4 at Sweet Apple Elementary School.

Please note this is a location change from its originally scheduled location at Roswell High School.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m., attendees can enjoy giant inflatables, carnival games, food trucks, face painting, and other family-friendly activities. Live music will begin at 6 p.m. with the Last Call Band, and then Banks and Shane will take the stage at 7:30 p.m.

Fireworks will begin at dark.

Sweet Apple Elementary School (a drug-, alcohol-, and tobacco-free zone) is located at 12025 Etris Rd.

Sandy Springs

Snellville

Star Spangled Snellville

Get your Fourth of July off to a good start with Snellville’s own Independence Day Celebration on July 4th on the Towne Green. The afternoon starts out with plenty of fun and games and musical entertainment, winding up with the traditional fireworks display after the sun sets.

Stone Mountain

Don’t miss the Fantastic Fourth Celebration, July 1-4!

Attraction Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Lasershow and Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

Fantastic Fourth Celebration was voted the “Best Place to see Fireworks in Atlanta” by Atlanta Journal-Constitution readers, a “Must-See Fireworks Show” by USA Today and one of Reader’s Digest’s picks for “America’s Most Spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks.”

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 show includes a lighting feature at the base of the mountain shining up like fingers of light showcasing the 825 foot mountainside.

The Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision®, is newly updated with breath-taking fire effects.Three flame cannons add a punch to the show by sending a trio of flames nearly one-hundred feet into the air. Plus, special new fireworks spray multi-colored bursts and dance on the water at the base of the mountain.

The special patriotic fireworks finale will immediately follow the Lasershow every night July 1-4!

Woodstock

July 4th Spectacular

Parade has a new route.  Our huge parade kicks off the celebration at 10am.  The parade starts at Woodstock Elementary on Rope Mill Road.  It then travels down Main Street to Sam’s Club on Hwy 92.

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 and crafts, Adam the Juggler, and vendors of all types. Fun for everyone!

The day concludes with fireworks at dusk behind the Target Shopping Center at Hwy 92 and I-575.

Don’t forget the Annual Woodstock Freedom Run at 7:15am.  See www.WoodstockFreedomRun.com for more info

Parade and vendor applications for event can be found at www.woodstockparksandrec.com