Get ready to celebrate Independence Day! Below is a rounded up all the best events, fireworks displays, parades, and family-friendly activities happening on July 4, 2024. Whether you are looking for the perfect spot to watch fireworks, enjoy live music, or participate in festivities I have you covered.
💥2024 Independence Day fireworks & family fun💥
AJC Peachtree Road Race
- What: Thousands of runners will participate in the annual Peachtree Road Race.
- When: 8:30 a.m. on July 4
- Where: Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta (ends at Piedmont Park)
- Cost: $50 and up
Backyard BBQ Fest
- What: 4th of July celebration with live DJs, a concert stage, food trucks, barbecue, popsicles, vendors, and fireworks.
- When: 3 to 10 p.m. on July 4
- Where: 1080 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy. NW, Atlanta
- Cost: Free
4th of July Block Party
- What: Live DJs, vendors, free barbecue and cocktails, and fireworks.
- When: 2 to 10 p.m. on July 4
- Where: Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama Street
- Cost: Starts at $25 for general admission (free if before 4 p.m.)
Alpharetta 4th of July Fireworks
- What: Fireworks at dusk. Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic, including blankets and chairs.
- When: Dusk on July 4
- Where: Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta
- Cost: Free
Avondale Estates Fourth of July Fireworks & Festivities
- What: Enjoy games, food, face painters, and music before a fireworks show. There will also be a parade at 10 a.m.
- When: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on July 4
- Where: Avondale Estates, 64 N. Avondale Road, Avondale Estates
Callaway Gardens July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party
- What: Three days of family fun on Robin Lake Beach. Activities include beach volleyball, putt-putt, stand-up paddle boarding, and a floating obstacle course. Nightly fireworks show.
- When: July 4-6
- Where: Callaway Gardens, 17617 US-27, Pine Mountain
- Cost: Starts at $35.99
Chamblee 4th of July Concert & Fireworks
- What: Concert featuring The Platinum Band and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.
- When: 6:30 p.m. on July 4
- Where: Chamblee City Hall, 5468 Peachtree Road, Chamblee
- Cost: Free
Conyers Red, White & Boom!
- What: Food trucks, kids activities, multiple stages of live music, beer garden, and fireworks at dark.
- When: 6 p.m. on July 3
- Where: Olde Town Conyers
- Cost: Free
Covington Independence in the Park
- What: One of the Southeast’s biggest fireworks displays. Music starts at 6 p.m.
- When: 6 p.m. on July 4
- Where: Covington Square
- Cost: Free
Decatur Pied Piper Parade, Concert & Fireworks
- What: Annual Pied Piper Parade, concert, and fireworks on the Court Square.
- When: 6 p.m. on July 4
- Where: Downtown Decatur
- Cost: Free
Douglasville Fourth of July Festival
- What: Festival on the Town Green with activity stations, bounce houses, snow cones, and more.
- When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 4
- Where: Douglasville Town Green, 6840 Church St., Douglasville
- Cost: Free
Marietta Fourth in the Park
- What: Parade, live music, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games, and fireworks.
- When: 10 a.m. parade; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. festival; noon concert; 2 p.m. bell ringing ceremony; 2:30 p.m. Atlanta Concert Band; 7 p.m. TULANI concert; 8 to 9 p.m. Savannah Jack; and fireworks at dark on July 4
- Where: Downtown Marietta
- Cost: Free
Milton Independence Day Walking Parade and Celebration
- What: Dress up in your patriotic best and join the walking parade. Prizes for the most patriotic, creative, best pet, best-decorated wagon/scooter/bike, and most coordinated family. The celebration includes face painting, a bubble machine, a bounce house, an inflatable obstacle course, ice cups, popsicles, and more.
- When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 4
- Where: Downtown Milton
- Cost: Free
Norcross Red, White & Boom
- What: Food, live music, kids activities, and fireworks at dark.
- When: 5 to 10 p.m. on July 4
- Where: Lillian Webb Park, 5 College St. NW, Norcross
- Cost: Free
Peachtree City July 4th Parade & Fireworks
- What: The parade begins on Peachtree Parkway north of the Braelinn Golf Club in front of Village on the Green and proceeds north before making a left turn onto McIntosh Trail, ending at the McIntosh Trail Complex. Fireworks are at dark over Lake Peachtree.
- When: 9 a.m. for the parade; dark for fireworks on July 4
- Where: Peachtree City
- Cost: Free
Roswell Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks Extravaganza
- What: Annual celebration with live music, multiple food trucks, and fireworks.
- When: 6 to 10 p.m. on July 4
- Where: Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell
- Cost: Free
Sandy Springs Stars & Stripes at Sandy Springs
- What: 4th of July celebration with fireworks.
- When: 4 p.m. on July 4
- Where: City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs
- Cost: Free
Stockbridge 4th of July Extravaganza
- What: Inflatables for kids, food trucks, live music, Michael Jackson tribute, and fireworks.
- When: 7 to 11 p.m. on July 4
- Where: Stockbridge Amphitheater
- Cost: Fee
Stone Mountain Park Fantastic Fourth Celebration
- What: Stone Mountain Park celebrates for a whole week with a spectacular fireworks show each night. Entry by 5 p.m. is recommended, especially on July 4.
- When: July 1-7
- Where: Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain
- Cost: $34.99 and up
Tips for Enjoying Independence Day
- Arrive Early: Popular events can get crowded, so plan to arrive early to secure a good spot and get settled in.
- Bring Essentials: Pack sunscreen, water, hand towels, and snacks to stay comfortable throughout the day.
- Follow Local Guidelines: Be sure to follow any local health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe celebration for everyone and avoid having a heat stroke.
- Consider Ear Protection for Your Child: Fireworks can be loud and overwhelming for young children and special needs children. Bring ear protection like noise-canceling headphones to ensure they enjoy the festivities without discomfort.
- Make Sure to Help the Pets: Fireworks scare them. Create a peaceful environment. Turn on some music or the television for them.
Celebrate Independence Day with family, friends, and community! I hope you have a fantastic time enjoying all the festivities and making wonderful memories. Happy Fourth of July!
