4th of July Fun in ATL

It's Star 94's official July 4th Guide to all the best around town, from fireworks to kid zones we've got the inside scoop.
July 4th Fireworks and more
Photo credit Alyssa DiTomasso

Summary: Celebrate Independence Day with free fireworks, parades & family‑friendly fun across Cobb, Gwinnett, Fulton, Barrow, Jackson, Bartow & Cherokee—plus Stone Mountain!

🚀 Cobb County

1. Kennesaw “Salute to America” – July 3
• When/Where: July 3, 6–10 p.m. at Depot Park, Downtown Kennesaw
Activities: Live music (two stages), kids' parade, street entertainment, food trucks
Fireworks: ~9:30 p.m.

2. Marietta “Fourth in the Park” – July 4
• When/Where: July 4, 10 a.m.–night, Marietta Square
• Activities: Parade, concerts, arts & crafts, bell ringing, kids’ zone, food
Fireworks: Dusk (~9:30 p.m.)

3. Acworth Concert & Fireworks – July 4
• When: Starts 4 p.m., fireworks ~9:30 p.m. at Cauble Park
Activities: Live music (from 5:30 p.m.), food vendors, paddle‑party on the lake—bring kayaks!

4. Powder Springs Celebration – July 4
• When: 6–10 p.m. at Thurman Springs Park
Activities: Car show, food vendors, two bands, kids’ zone
Fireworks: ~9:30 p.m.

🌄 DeKalb & Metro (Stone Mountain Park)

5. Fantastic Fourth at Stone Mountain Park – July 1–7
• When: Nightly 9:30 p.m. light show + fireworks
Activities: Zip‑lining, kayak/SUP, lake tours + nightly light show
Cost: Light show/free fireworks; park admission + $20 parking; July 4 requires paid entry for non-members

🏛️ Gwinnett County

6. Prelude to the Fourth – July 2, Lawrenceville Lawn
• Activities: Live music, food trucks, family fun
Fireworks: ~9:30 p.m.

7. Red, White & Boom! – July 3, Norcross, Lillian Webb Park
• Activities: Music, face painting, food vendors
Fireworks: Evening

8. Sparkle in the Park – July 3, Lilburn City Park
• Activities: Concert, food trucks
Fireworks: Evening

9. Sparks in the Park – July 3, Sugar Hill (E.E. Robinson Park)
• Activities: Concert, food trucks, kids’ inflatables
Fireworks: Evening

10. Star Spangled Snellville – July 4, Snellville Towne Green
• Activities: Festival with live music, DJ, kids’ activities
Fireworks: ~9:30 p.m.

🎇 Fulton County

11. Braves Game & Fireworks – July 4
• Where: Truist Park, Atlanta
Activities: Braves game with pre-game music
Cost: Braves ticket (typical MLB pricing)

12. Sandy Springs – Stars & Stripes at City Springs - July 4
Where: City Green
Activities: Gates open 4 PM food trucks 6 PM, live music 7:30 PM, fireworks ~9:30 PM

13. Roswell – 4th of July Celebration - July 4
• Where: Roswell Park
Activities: Festival at Roswell Area Park: music (6–9 PM), food trucks, fireworks ~9:30 PM

Featured Image Photo Credit: Alyssa DiTomasso