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7/2/25 - By Elsa Simcik

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this 4th of July weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

Kick off the first weekend in July with Independence Day festivities at Atlanta attractions like Fantastic Fourth at Stone Mountain Park, which boasts six nights of fireworks in a row, Head to FREE 4th of July events in Decatur, Marietta, Dunwoody, and more! Find a complete list of all the awesome July 4th parades and events at Where to See 4th of July Fireworks in Atlanta 2025!

And of course, it wouldn't be Fourth of July in Atlanta without the annual AJC Peachtree Road Race, the biggest 10K in the world! This year they are bringing back fireworks on July 3, 2025 at 9:15pm as part of a huge pre-race celebration. Read on for more fun weekend events in Atlanta! 

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July 1 - 7, 2025
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Sunflower Maze at Buford Corn Maze

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Final weekend! Through Tuesday, July 8
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AJC Peachtree Road Race & Fireworks

Midtown
July 3 & 4, 2025
On the night before the largest 10K in the country, fireworks will illuminate the Buckhead skyline. On July 4th, spectators line up from Lenox Mall to Piedmont Park to watch this historic 10K tradition.  READ MORE

Dunwoody 4th of July Parade

Dunwoody - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
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

4th of July Celebration in Marietta

Marietta - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
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

July 4th Fireworks in Alpharetta

Alpharetta - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
The City of Alpharetta invites families to head to Wills Park, pack a picnic and watch fireworks.  READ MORE

Roswell's Annual Fourth of July Celebration

Roswell- FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
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

Chamblee Summer Concert Series

Chamblee - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
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

Independence Day in Cumming

Cumming - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
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

Milton's Red, White, and YOU!

Milton - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
Head to Milton's Broadwell Pavilion for a celebration where YOU are the star of the show! Dress yourself, your kids, your wagons, scooters, bikes, and even your leashed pets in the most festive red, white, and blue gear you can find, and parade with pride! After the parade, make a splash in the FOAM PIT! READ MORE

Pied Piper Parade, Concert, and Fireworks in Decatur

Decatur - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
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 Celebration at City Springs

Sandy Springs - FREE!
Friday, July 4, 2025
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Woodstock July 4th Spectacular

Woodstock - FREE!
Friday, July 4, 2025
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

Fourth of July Fireworks at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

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July 4 & 5, 2025
If you like to see fireworks over the lake, head to LandShark Landing at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands July 4 & 5, for a nightly show at 10pm.  READ MORE

July 4th Weekend Star Spangled Beach Party at Callaway Gardens

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July 4 & 5, 2025
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Star-Spangled Nights at Six Flags Over Georgia

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July 4 & 5, 2025
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Flicks on the Green at Peachtree Corners Town Center

Peachtree Corners - FREE
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Parents and children bring blankets to Peachtree Corners' Town Green for super-themed movies the first Saturday of each month, June-October. Families can grab food from nearby restaurants and have a picnic.  READ MORE

Family Saturday at High Museum of Art

Midtown
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Families head to the High on the first Saturday of each month to experiment, play, and make art in studio workshops and learn about art on view through gallery tours. READ MORE

Adventure Cubs at Zoo Atlanta

Atlanta
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Adventure Cubs, ages 0-5, and their favorite grownups are invited to Zoo Atlanta for a morning of exploration, learning and fun.  READ MORE

Sketchbook Saturdays at Center for Puppetry Arts

Midtown
Saturday, July 5, 2025
On the first Saturday of every month, young artists ages 12+ practice their observational drawing with items on display in CPA's galleries. Each month the museum focuses on a different object in their collection. READ MORE

Kids Club Day at The Braves Game

NW Atlanta
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Kids Club Sundays are now Kids Club Days in 2025. Activities include a parade, face painting, giveaways, kids run the bases and more! READ MORE

SK8 The Roof at Ponce City Market

Midtown
Through November 22, 2025
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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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