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4th of July Weekend in Atlanta: Fireworks, Parades, and More Things to Do with Kids

Stone Mountain Park lights up the sky every night during its Fantastic Fourth Celebration, July 1-7. Photo courtesy of Stone Mountain Park
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7/2/24 - 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 (a fireworks spectacle following the new laser light show) and Six Flags Over Georgia. Head to FREE 4th of July events like Decatur's Pied Piper Parade, Concert, and Fireworks and Marietta's 4th in the Park Celebration. Find a complete list of all the awesome July 4th parades and events at Where to See 4th of July Fireworks in Atlanta 2024!

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! Cheer on the runners and experience the citywide holiday tradition.

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Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
July 1 - 7, 2024
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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

Midtown
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

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

Dunwoody 4th of July Parade

Dunwoody - FREE!
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

Marietta's 4th in the Park Celebration

Marietta - FREE!
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

Roswell's Annual Fourth of July Celebration

Roswell- FREE!
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

Chamblee Summer Concert Series

Chamblee - FREE!
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

Stars and Stripes at City Springs

Sandy Springs - FREE!
Thursday, July 4, 2024
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Pied Piper Parade, Concert, and Fireworks

Decatur - FREE!
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

Woodstock July 4th Spectacular

Woodstock - FREE!
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

July 4th Fireworks in Alpharetta

Alpharetta - FREE!
Thursday, July 4, 2024
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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

Fridays-n-Duluth

Duluth - FREE!
Friday, July 5, 2024
Come to downtown Duluth on Fridays, May- July, for delicious food trucks boasting exotic flavors. Besides the food, kids and parents can also enjoy live entertainment. Select Fridays are Flicks on the Bricks with free kid movies.  READ MORE

Downtown Canton First Fridays

Canton - FREE!
Friday, July 5, 2024
Every first Friday of the month, between May-October, residents gather for a block party in downtown Canton. The kids love the inflatable slides, face painting, and balloon artist.  READ MORE

Dunwoody Pics in the Park

Dunwoody - FREE!
Friday, July 5, 2024
Head to Pernoshal Park for Dunwoody Pics in the Park Series. Popcorn and candy will be provided, and the movies begin at 9pm.  READ MORE

Norcross Summer Concert Series

Norcross - FREE!
Friday, July 5, 2024
Parents and kids can dance and sing all summer long at Thrasher Park with the city's summer concert series. The bands featured are all upbeat and family-friendly. Bring a picnic or purchase from local restaurants.  READ MORE

Flicks on the Green at Peachtree Corners Town Center

Peachtree Corners - FREE!
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Parents and children bring blankets to Peachtree Corners' Town Green for super-themed movies the first Saturday of each month, May-October. Families can grab food from nearby restaurants and have a picnic. The Red Popcorn truck will also have popcorn, treats and drinks for purchase.  READ MORE

Family Saturday at High Museum of Art

Midtown
Saturday, July 6, 2024
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

Lift Up Atlanta's 2024 Community Festival

Lawrenceville
Saturday, July 6, 2024
This fun, family event includes live entertainment and music, kids' fun zone, games, delicious food, arts and crafts and so much more.  READ MORE

Summer Fest at Copper Creek Farm

Calhoun
Weekends through July 17, 2024
Visitors to Copper Creek Farm's Summer Fest (formerly called the Sunflower Festival) can splash in the splash pad, go on hay rides, do kid-size ziplining, ride ponies, and more. New for 2024: Caramel Apple Barn!  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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