Fourth of July celebrations in metro Atlanta | July 2023

No matter where you live in metro Atlanta, there's probably going to be a Fourth of July celebration near you. Here's a list of what's happening and when (pay attention because some celebrations happen BEFORE July 4). If you would like to submit information to be added to this list, send an email with details to joyce.lupiani@fox.com. 

ACWORTH

The City of Acworth and Acworth Business Association are hosting an Independence Day celebration at Cauble Park. There will be live music starting at 5:30 p.m. July 4 and a fireworks show over Lake Acworth at dark. INFO HERE. 

ALPHARETTA

The Fourth of July celebration in Alpharetta happening at Wills Park on July 4. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic, blankets and chairs. Fireworks will begin at dark. INFO HERE. 

ATLANTA

Look Up Atlanta!, America's largest metropolitan fireworks show, is happening at Centennial Olympic Park on July 1. There will be food and music before the fireworks. VIP tickets available. INFO HERE. 

Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta is celebrating the Fourth of July from July 1 through 4 with a specialty menu featuring an exclusive entree, cocktail and dessert. Guest DJ from 9 p.m. to midnight. INFO HERE

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race is happening July 4. The 10K race takes place on Peachtree Road between Lenox Mall and Piedmont Park. INFO HERE 

Underground Atlanta is hosting a Fourth of July Block Party starting at 3 p.m. July 4. There will be live music, food trucks and games. Dance the night away to your favorite tunes and wait for the fireworks to light up the sky. INFO HERE

Skyline Park Atlanta at Ponce City Market is celebrating Fourth of July from July 1 to July 4. Enjoy 360-degree views of Atlanta's best fireworks shows. INFO HERE

AVONDALE ESTATES

The Fourth of July parade at Avondale Estates will begin at 10 a.m. July 4 at the intersection of Berkeley Road and Clarendon Avenue. Fireworks will take place at the Town Green at dark. Before the fireworks, there will be games, food, activities and music. Parking will be limited. INFO HERE

BLUE RIDGE

The Old Timers' Parade will start at 10 a.m. July 4 on Main Street in Blue Ridge. The parade will feature antique cars and people dressed in period attire. INFO HERE

BRASELTON

Chateau Elan in Braselton is celebrating Fourth of July from June 30 through July 3. There will be special drinks and menu items, special decor, daily pool parties and live music, a patriotic cocktail crawl, Fourth of July cookout and fireworks. INFO HERE. 

CANTON

The City of Canton is celebrating Fourth of July with a parade and fireworks at dusk on Riverstone Parkway July 4. INFO HERE

CARTERSVILLE

Celebrate Fourth of July in Cartersville from 4 to 10 p.m. on July 4 at Dellinger Park on Pine Grove Road. There will be music, food, children's area and fireworks. There will also be a parade at 9 a.m. on Main Street. INFO HERE 

CHAMBLEE

A Fourth of July concert and fireworks will take place in downtown Chamblee at City Hall's new greenspace July 4. Shuttles will be provided from parking lots near downtown. Leah Bell Fraser and The Geek Squad will perform. Fireworks will close out the night. INFO HERE

COVINGTON

The celebration on the square will feature music starting at 6 p.m., food, games and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. INFO HERE

CUMMING

Fourth of July in Cumming will feature a steam engin parade at 10 a.m. There will also be music, food, games, vendors and more at the fairgrounds starting at 4 p.m. Fireworks scheduled for 9:30 p.m. INFO HERE

DECATUR

Head to downtown Decatur for the Pied Piper Parade, concert and fireworks on July 4. The parade starts at 6 p.m. There will be a concert at 7 p.m. at the community bandstand and fireworks at dusk. INFO HERE

DULUTH

Duluth is hosting a Kickoff to the Fourth on June 30 with food trucks, music and movies. There are no fireworks. INFO HERE

DUNWOODY

There will be a Fourth of July parade July 4 on Mount Vernon Road with marching bands, floats, clowns animals and local celebrities. INFO HERE

EAST POINT

The 4th of July celebration will take place at East Point City Hall. There will be food, margaritas, games, merchandise vendors and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. INFO HERE

HAMPTON

The Atlanta Motor Speedway and Fr8Auctions are hosting a "massive" fireworks showJuly 4  to kick off Atlanta's summer NASCAR events. Before the fireworks show, there will be a car show. INFO HERE

JOHNS CREEK

Johns Creek is celebrating Independence Day a day early on July 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Newton Park. There will be food trucks, beer/wine/sangria, and fireworks. INFO HERE

KENNESAW

Kennesaw's Salute to America is happening July 3 in downtown Kennesaw. There will be two stages featuring live music, festive street entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks. Main Street from Watts Drive to Summers Street will be closed from 8 p.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. July 4. Other road closures will also be in place. INFO HERE

LAWRENCEVILLE

Lawrenceville is celebrating the Fourth of July early on June 30 with a family-friendly event featuring food trucks, snacks and treats, games, live music and fireworks. INFO HERE 

The Gwinnett Stripers game at Coolray Field on July 4 will be followed by 4th of July fireworks. The G-Braves will take on the division rivals Durham Bulls starting at 7:05 p.m. Red, White and Blue Thundersticks will be given away during the game. INFO HERE 

LILBURN

Celebrate Independence Day at Lilburn Park. There will be a live band, activities for the children, food trucks and fireworks. Fun starts at 5:30 p.m. July 4. INFO HERE

MARIETTA

The City of Marietta's Fourth of July celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 4 at the square. There will be a parade, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games, live music and a fireworks show at dark. INFO HERE

NEWNAN

There will be a Fourth of July parade starting at Veteran's Memorial Park at 9 a.m. on July 4. It will end at Newnan City Hall. INFO HERE

NORCROSS

Norcross is celebrating Independence Day on July 3 in their historic downtown area. There will be bounce houses, face painting, food vendors, and fireworks. INFO HERE

PEACHTREE CITY

Peachtree City is having a parade at 9 a.m. July 4 on Peachtree Parkway. There will also be fireworks at Lake Peachtree at dark. INFO HERE

POWDER SPRINGS

The Fourth of July celebration in Powder Springs is happening at Thurman Springs Park from 6 to 10 p.m. July 4. There will be food, fun and fireworks. INFO HERE 

ROME

The festivities begin at noon at Ridge Ferry Park. There will be food trucks, water inflatables, live music starting at 7 p.m. and fireworks at dark. Cost is $5 to park. INFO HERE

ROSWELL

The annual Fourth of July celebration at Roswell Park July 4 will feature live music, food trucks and a fireworks show. Bring chairs and blankets. Fireworks at sunset. INFO HERE

SANDY SPRINGS

Sandy Springs' Stars & Stripes celebration on the city green will feature food trucks, live music and fireworks at approximately 9 p.m. July 4. The Lawn opens for seating at 4 p.m. INFO HERE

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

Stone Mountain Park is hosting 5 days of festivities from July 1 through July 5. There will be decorations, live music and a patriotic fireworks display each night. INFO HERE

TRILITH

The town of Trilith is celebrating from 4 to 7 p.m. July 1 with scavenger hunts, photo opp with superheroes, food trucks, a movie in Central Plaza and more. INFO HERE

TUCKER

There will be live music, food trucks and fireworks on July 3. INFO HERE

TROUP COUNTY

Troup County Parks and Recreating is hosting a Fourth of July fireworks show at Pyne Road Park on July 4. Gates open at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 per car. There will food and drinks for sale at the event. Fireworks at dusk. INFO HERE. 

WOODSTOCK

Woodstock is celebrating Fourth of July with a parade July 4. It begins at Woodstock Elementary School and travels down Rope Mill Road to Main Street. The parade starts at 10 a.m. INFO HERE