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Fireworks light up the night sky at Callaway Gardens. Photo courtesy of the gardens
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6/9/24 - By Elsa Simcik

Enjoy spectacular 4th of July fireworks displays in Atlanta for a memorable . Practically every Atlanta suburb and intown neighborhood is putting on its own July 4th fireworks display, festival, and parade. Folks can also celebrate at Atlanta attractions like Stone Mountain Park (including a drone show!) and Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Most of the patriotic parties in Atlanta will take place on Thursday, July 4th, including Atlanta's internationally known AJC Peachtree Road Race! 

Read on for all the details about the best Fourth of July fireworks displays and events in Atlanta and find even more ways to make memories in our Ultimate Atlanta Kids Summer Vacation Guide. 

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Best Fourth of July Fireworks Displays in Atlanta & More Events

Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
July 1-7, 2024
Visitors to Stone Mountain have seven nights to choose from to see this popular fireworks display.  READ MORE

Johns Creek Independence Day Celebration

Johns Creek
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Visitors flock to Newtown Park on July 4th Eve for food trucks, live music, and an amazing fireworks display after sunset.  READ MORE

Kennesaw's Salute to America

Kennesaw
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Kennesaw does Independence Day big time on July 3rd with tons of live music, family friendly activities, delicious food and a huge fireworks display. It all starts at 6pm in Historic Downtown Kennesaw.  READ MORE

Red, White and Boom! Norcross

Norcross
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Folks head to downtown Norcross and Lillian Webb Park for a huge Fourth of July block party. Families enjoy food, activities (like face painting) and later, fireworks.  READ MORE

Six Flags Over Georgia Fireworks Celebration

Austell
July 3-6, 2024
Guests at Six Flags Over Georgia enjoy fireworks for four nights in a row. The best view is near the Superman and Justice League rides.  READ MORE

Fourth of July on The Roof at Ponce City Market

Old Fourth Ward
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Families attend the Fourth of July party on the early side and enjoy the boardwalk games, mini golf, Hegee Tower, and huge slide! Ticket holders get to experience special July 4th entertainment and treats (served 12-4pm). READ MORE

Acworth's July 4th Concert and Fireworks

Acworth
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Visitors can set up chairs and blankets at Cauble Park by the lake to listen to live music and see one of the largest fireworks displays in metro Atlanta.  READ MORE

AJC Peachtree Road Race

Midtown
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Spectators line up from Lenox Mall to Piedmont Park to watch this historic 10K tradition on the 4th of July.  READ MORE

Cartersville's 4th of July Celebration

Cartersville
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The Fourth of July in Cartersville kicks off on July 4, with a parade at 9am and ending with fireworks at 9pm.  READ MORE

Dunwoody 4th of July Parade

Dunwoody
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Georgia's largest Independence Day Parade, the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade, is a treat for the entire town. Spectators cheer on marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units, and local celebrities.  READ MORE

Independence Day in Cumming

Cumming
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Families head to the Cumming Fairgrounds on the 4th of July for a celebration starting at 4pm. The fireworks start at 9:30pm. Residents can also watch or participate in the Steam Engine Parade starting at 10am beginning at Forsyth Central High School and ending at the fairgrounds.  READ MORE

July 4th Fireworks in Alpharetta

Alpharetta
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The City of Alpharetta invites families to head to Wills Park, pack a picnic and watch fireworks.  READ MORE

Marietta's 4th in the Park Celebration

Marietta
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Starting with a parade at 10am on the 4th of July and continuing with a festival and a fireworks finale, Marietta residents and friends can celebrate all day.  READ MORE

Peachtree City's Annual Independence Day Parade and Fireworks

Peachtree City
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Residents and visitors enjoy a parade at 9am and fireworks over Lake Peachtree on Tuesday, July 4th.  READ MORE

Pied Piper Parade, Concert, and Fireworks

Decatur
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Decatur starts its 4th of July festivities with the Pied Piper Parade at 6pm, in which everyone is invited to join. Following the parade, there will be concert on the square and fireworks at approximately 9pm. READ MORE

Stars and Stripes at City Springs

Sandy Springs
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Sandy Springs celebrates 4th of July with a festival and fireworks at City Springs.  READ MORE

Roswell's Annual Fourth of July Celebration

Roswell
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Roswell is once again holding its Fourth of July event at Roswell Area Park, so visitors will have lots of viewing areas to choose from. Prior to the main attraction, families can enjoy food trucks and live entertainment.  READ MORE

Woodstock July 4th Spectacular

Woodstock
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The City of Woodstock hosts a whole day of events beginning with the Freedom Run followed by a parade at 10am (starting at Woodstock Elementary), continuing with a 4th of July festival from 11am-3pm at the Park at City Center, and concluding with a fireworks spectacle.  READ MORE

4th of July Celebration in Powder Springs

Powder Springs
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Powder Springs hosts an annual 4th of July celebration complete with a festival, cruise-in and fireworks.  READ MORE

Chamblee Summer Concert Series

Chamblee
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The Chamblee Summer Concert Series, also known as Chamblee Rocks, is a popular summertime event for familes featuring live music and food trucks. The 4th of July event features fireworks.  READ MORE

Fourth of July Fireworks at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Buford
July 4-6, 2024
If you like to see fireworks over the lake, head to LandShark Landing at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands July 4-6, for a nightly show at 10pm.  READ MORE

July 4th Weekend Star Spangled Beach Party at Callaway Gardens

Pine Mountain
July 4-6, 2024
Visitors to Callaway Resort and Gardens during 4th of July weekend can enjoy all of the resort's activities plus nightly fireworks.  READ MORE

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About the Author

Elsa Simcik
Elsa Simcik has been freelance writing for 20-something years, covering a hodgepodge of fields--health & fitness, human interest stories, and even dating. After becoming a mom she segued into writing for local magazines and websites, focusing on parenting, fun things to do with kids, and travel. The travel part is fun, but not as glamorous as it sounds, because it's traveling with kids. Still, she'll take it.
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