12 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July Around Atlanta | 2024
It’s time to officially kick off summertime with the biggest – and best – holiday of the season! We have you covered with 12 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July Around Atlanta in 2024. With the holiday falling on a Tuesday this year, we’ve put together ways for you to fit in your patriotic fun and festivities all weekend long – from Saturday through Tuesday!
From the family-friendly to an adult night on the town, there’s something for everyone. All through Atlanta, the city is in the spirit with a variety of events – some lasting several days!
Kick off the morning with a festive parade, explore a new neighborhood, and end the exciting holiday with a number of spectacular fireworks. The festivities are stretching all through the holiday weekend and into the week, so you won’t want to miss a moment of the fun!
- Red, White, and Blue-Haven
Saturday, June 29th
Brookhaven Park
Kick off your 4th of July weekend with an afternoon of fun that’s perfect for car enthusiasts and families alike! From 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., enjoy a wide variety of classic cars, great music, food trucks, and a special appearance from the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
- Fourth of July on The Roof
Thursday, July 4th
Ponce City Market
Whether you are looking to celebrate with the whole family or catch some time away from the kids, The Roof at Ponce City Market is definitely your one-stop destination for the entire Fourth of July weekend! Guests will enjoy carnival-style bites alongside an incredible lineup of entertainment before catching the spectacular panoramic fireworks display. - Independence Day at CMA
Thursday, July 4th
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Celebrate summer sunshine with dance party! Learn about the science of sound at the Science Bar, make baking soda fireworks, and enjoy a story time at the CMA Stage where you’ll follow a family of mice who are celebrating the Fourth of July together! Looking for more physical activity? Get in the Olympic spirit with CMA’s Summer Festival Game and stretch, breathe, and balance as you and your little one are taught yoga poses based on different animals! - Pied Piper Parade
Thursday, July 4th
Decatur Square
Decorate your wagon, ride your bike, skate, or walk in the annual parade lining at 6:00 p.m.! Live music follows with Concerts in the Square in the community bandstand at 7:00 p.m. where you can claim your spot on the lawn for the evening fireworks display. Neighborhoods and organizations are encouraged to make floats and join the fun, too – and don’t forget your red, white and blue! - AJC Peachtree Roadrace
Tuesday, July 4th
Buckhead – Midtown
Lace up your running shoes the morning of July 4th and join in on the largest 10k in the world! The 6.2 miles of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race takes participants from the streets of Buckhead to the corners of Midtown, finishing in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park.
- Red, White & BOOM!
Wednesday, July 3rd
Norcross
The Pre-4th Block Party will feature live music, local eats, inflatables for children, and more! Pull up a chair or dance along to listen to live music, watch the fireworks at dusk, and enjoy post-festivity libations and fun throughout the city. The festivities run from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m - Atlanta Botanical Gardens
From 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., the gardens are open! Explore Atlanta’s beautiful exhibits while enjoying a calm day outdoors in celebration of the Independence Day holiday. Don’t miss the current exhibit, Alice’s Wonderland Returns displayed throughout the Garden. There will even be a special Garden Grooves event for your little ones to get their wiggles out! - Chamblee Fourth of July Celebration
Thursday, July 4th
Downtown Chamblee
Chamblee is kicking off the July 4th Concert and Fireworks show with the Ansley Stewart Band followed by The Platinum Band. Come out for a great night of food, fun, and fireworks! - Dunwoody 4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4th
Dunwoody
Stepping off at 9:00 a.m., the annual Fourth of July Parade features vintage classic cars, marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units, and local celebrities! Celebrating this year’s theme “Red, White, & YOU,” the annual tradition is the largest 4th of July parade in the state of Georgia. This year’s Grand Marshall is David Abes, Founder of Dash Hospitality Group.
- Fantastic Fourth at Stone Mountain
July 1st – 7th
Stone Mountain Park
Featuring a NEW Music Across America Light Show, this year’s celebration promises to be bigger – and brighter – than ever before! Boasting ten times more lumens, ten times larger video projection, and ten times more laser beams than the classic Lasershow, the show will create a magnificent display of light and sound that will transport you to another world – All followed by the fireworks finale! Each night of the new Light Show will feature the exact same fireworks display. Make it a full day event with Stone Mountain’s beloved family attractions, skyline views, miles of wooded trails, and more! - Johns Creek Independence Day Celebration
Wednesday, July 3rd
Newtown Park | Johns Creek
Kick off the holiday with live music, activities, food, and an exceptional fireworks display! Beer, wine, and sangria will be for sale. Fireworks begin after sunset! Food trucks include: A Little Nauti, Bento Bus, Eggroll Boyz, Fair On Wheels, Mrs. Rosa’s Latin Kitchen Food Truck, The Patty Wagon, Frozen Sweets, King of Pops, Yom Push Pops, Dolce Tropical, Sweet Jeanius, Peachtree Creamery, and Choate BBQ! - 4th in the Park
Thursday, July 4th
Marietta Square
The City of Marietta celebration kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with the Let Freedom Ring Parade! Following the parade, families will enjoy festival fun including: Arts & Crafts, a Kid’s Zone, carnival games, festival food, and free live concerts. Be sure to stick around for the fireworks finale at dark!
