Where will you be on the Fourth of July? Will you be able to see the fireworks from the porch of your new Atlanta home or the balcony of your condo, or will you be partying it up on one of Atlanta’s prime rooftop bars? There are plenty of fantastic displays booming at Buckhead, Marietta, Gwinnett County and many other areas. Wherever you plan to be, here are some July 4th events to consider in and around Atlanta!
Fourth of July Events
Marietta’s Fourth of July celebration begins with the Let Freedom Ring parade at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4. The parade begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church and continues to wind its way through the city until it finally ends at North Marietta Parkway. The end of the parade marks the start of the festival! Food concessions, arts and crafts and the carnival will provide plenty to do for the whole family. Celebrators can expect free live concerts, food, carnival games and a fireworks finale at dark. Please note that the City of Marietta reserves the right to cancel event celebrations at any time due to COVID-19 or outside factors.
Stone Mountain Park’s Fantastic Fourth Celebration occurs from July 1 to July 5. 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.” Enjoy a day full of adventure with fun family attractions and live entertainment, followed by the “Lasershow Spectacular” and a fireworks finale. Capacity is limited for the laser show and fireworks event, so quickly secure a spot for the family! Please note that reservations for the Lasershow Spectacular are highly recommended.
Watch Roswell’s fireworks light up the night sky at the Roswell Area Park on July 4th. The event also includes live music, entertainment and food trucks. Starting at 6 p.m., bring your chairs and blankets to spread out at one of several viewing areas throughout the park and enjoy the event!
The Rome 2023 Fireworks Extravaganza is presented by Atrium Health Floyd. The show begins approximately at 9:55 p.m., on July 4, and the fireworks will be launched from the top of Jackson Hill, allowing more people than ever to be able to enjoy the display from around town. Featuring more than 1,500 firework shells across a broad range of sizes and colors, the event will also feature yummy foods, exciting fun and live music starting at 7 p.m. Entry into the extravaganza is free – with a $5 parking fee.
The City of Acworth presents Let Freedom Ring along with the Acworth Business Association. This is one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in Metro Atlanta! Each year on July 4th, live music and fireworks take place at Cauble Park. Live music starts at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. (subject to change depending on the weather). Admission to the event and concert is free! While shuttles will not be running for this event, handicapped parking will be located at McCall Primary School, along with shuttle services for handicapped attendees.
We hope you have a safe and happy July 4th, whether you celebrate at home with your family, on a date with a special friend or chilling out on a blanket in the park. While planning for these events, keep in mind that celebrations are subject to change. Stay on the lookout for city updates as we get closer to the holiday. Have a happy fourth!
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