Independence Day Fireworks Light Metro Atlanta Skies

By Carol Carter

Published May 1, 2025
Last Updated June 18, 2025

Wondering where to watch fireworks in Atlanta this Fourth of July? Celebrations are breaking out all across the metropolitan area.

Acworth: Cauble Park

The city of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association present one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in metro Atlanta on July 4. Enjoy music and fireworks at Cauble Park. Live music will begin at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. depending on weather. Admission is free.

If you do not have a parking pass or if the parking is full, you will need to park downtown and walk down to the park.  Shuttles will not be running for this event.  Handicap parking will be available at McCall Primary School and there will be a shuttle provided for handicap attendees.  Handicap shuttles begin at noon.

Alpharetta: Wills Park

Fireworks light up the skies of Wills Park in Alpharetta, beginning at dusk on July 4. Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic, including blankets and chairs, to accompany the approximately 20-minute show. The event is rain or shine.

Atlanta: Underground Atlanta

The Peach State Block Party will be held at Underground Atlanta on July 4. Starting at 3 p.m. and going until 11 p.m. the party will include live music, food trucks and games. And the activities will end with a fireworks show that will light up the Atlanta skyline.

Chamblee: Chamblee City Hall

The city of Chamblee’s 4th of July celebration returns July 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Chamblee City Hall. Hosted by Star 94’s Skye Smith, the celebration will include performances by the Ansley Stewart band and the Platinum Band. The concerts will be followed the July 4 fireworks extravagance. Shuttle transportation and parking are available.

Decatur: Pied Piper Parade and Fireworks

Who doesn’t love a parade? And what better time to have a parade than the Fourth of July. March yourself over to Decatur for the annual Pied Piper Parade plus fireworks.

Join the parade by foot, bike, wagon, vintage/specialty car, float or any creative method of your choice. Gather friends and family to ride, walk or skate in this community parade – it’s for anyone and everyone. Neighborhoods and organizations are encouraged to join the fun, too. Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed.

Parade line-up begins at 5:30 p.m. July 4 at First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave. Pedestrians should gather on the lawn and vehicles will line up in the parking lot. The parade begins at 6 p.m. and winds through downtown, ending at the community green space at the corner of Commerce Drive and Trinity Place.

And, wait, there’s more.

The city of Decatur plans to launch its annual fireworks display on July 4, beginning at dark. The community is encouraged to find a safe, distanced place to watch the 15-20 minute show that will launch from the top of the DeKalb County parking deck on East Trinity Place. Streets within the fireworks fallout zone will be closed. The live music stage and main fireworks viewing spot will be at the community green space at the corner of Commerce Drive and Trinity Place.

Dunwoody: Streets of Dunwoody

Dunwoody’s Fourth of July celebration draws more than 2,500 participants and more than 35,000 spectators. Considered the largest Independence Day parade in the state of Georgia, it features floats, marching bands, vintage cars, clowns and animals.

Parade spectators are encouraged to set up chairs along Mount Vernon Road and circle around the Dunwoody Village Parkway into Dunwoody Village. Spectators will be blocked from viewing on the east side of Jett Ferry Road on Mount Vernon Road due to the staging and setup for parade participants. Viewing will start on the west side of Jett Ferry Road on Mount Vernon Road.

The parade route is approximately 2.7 miles and steps off from the intersection of Mount Vernon Road and Jett Ferry Road at 9 a.m., proceeds west on Mount Vernon to Dunwoody Village, turns right onto Dunwoody Village Parkway, circles around the Parkway and left into Dunwoody Village in between First Watch and Citizens Bank. Volunteers will guide parade participants to parade parking (post office side). The Festival area will be on the Walgreens side of Dunwoody Village. It takes approximately one hour to walk the entire parade route.

Mount Vernon Road between Jett Ferry Road and Dunwoody Village, will be closed from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m.

Johns Creek: Newtown Park

The city of Johns Creek celebrates our country’s independence at Newtown Park with live music, activities, food and a fireworks display from 6 to 10 p.m. on July 3. The free event features food trucks and music from the band Boogilicious. Beer, wine and sangria will be for sale, and there will be lots of food trucks. Fireworks will begin after 9 p.m.  Please do not bring outside alcohol (alcohol will be for sale from vendors). No pets are allowed except for service animals. No tents are allowed and no personal fireworks. Feel free to bring lawn chairs or blankets. 

Kennesaw: Downtown Kennesaw

The city of Kennesaw’s July 3 Independence Day celebration, from 6 until 10 p.m., features two stages of live music, entertainment, food vendors, kids activities and one of the biggest fireworks displays in North Georgia. The Star-Spangled Fireworks Spectacular is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. and will be visible from Main Street in downtown Kennesaw.

Public parking will not be available at Depot Park. Free public parking will be available at Adams Park and the Ben Robertson Community Center and along Lewis Street between North Main and Dallas streets. Handicap-only parking is available in the lot at the intersection of North Main Street and Moon Station Road.

Lawrenceville: Lawrenceville Lawn

Get ready for an evening of fun, music and fireworks to celebrate Lawrenceville’s annual Prelude to the Fourth. Be there on the Lawrenceville Lawn July 2 for a festive, family-friendly event that is free and perfect for all ages. Gather around the lawn with blankets and chairs and enjoy snacks and treats from a variety of food trucks. Live music will provide the soundtrack to an unforgettable night of fun.

Little 5 Points: Before the Boom

The Little 5 Points Community Center invites neighbors and friends to its Old-Fashioned July 4th Picnic: Before the Boom — a celebration of summer, community and independence, all with a Little 5 twist. Join the fun on July 4 from 3 to 7 p.m. No fireworks, just fun.

Marietta: Fourth in the Park

The city of Marietta’s 4th In The Park Celebration begins at 10 a.m. on July 4 and includes a parade, free live concerts, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games and fireworks finale.  The Let Freedom Ring Parade begins at 10 a.m. A festival also begins at 10 a.m. and includes arts & crafts, a kid’s zone, festival food and free concerts. A noon concerts features Scott Thompson. There will be bell ringing at 2 p.m., followed by a 2:30 p.m. performance by the Atlanta Concert Band. Chuck Martin and the Line Up performs from 8 until 9:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at dark.

Norcross: Lillian Webb Park

The city of Norcross plans the event Red, White & Boom on July 3 at Lillian Webb Park from 5 until 10 p.m. There will be food, live music, face painting and more. The fireworks display will light up the night sky. This event is free and open to the public. Blankets and chairs are welcome; shade structures, tents and umbrellas are not allowed.

Powder Springs: Thurman Springs Park

The city of Powder Springs plans a Fourth of July Celebration starting at 6 p.m. with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on July 4 in Thurman Springs Park and downtown Powder Springs. There will be music, food, vendors, a kids’ area and a car show.

Roswell: Roswell Area Park

The city of Roswell plans a July 4 celebration beginning at 6 p.m. in Roswell Area Park. There will be live music, entertainment and food trucks. Bring your chairs and blankets to spread out at one of several fireworks viewing areas throughout the park. Fireworks will start at sunset.

Sandy Springs: City Springs

The Sandy Springs Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration at City Springs begins at 4 p.m., accompanied by the tunes of the band A-Town A-List starting at 7:30 p.m. A fireworks display is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. A variety of food trucks will begin serving at 6 p.m. Attendees also may bring their own picnic or purchase food from nearby restaurants. Tents and personal sparklers are not permitted for safety reasons.

Stone Mountain Park: Throughout Park

Stone Mountain Park’s Fantastic Fourth celebration runs July 1-7. Visitors are invited to enjoy family attractions and live entertainment. The celebration includes a Music Across America Drone & Light Show at 9:30 p.m. each night, followed by a fireworks finale.

Sugar Hill: E.E. Robinson Park

The city of Sugar Hill plans its Independence Day celebration, “Sparks in the Park,” for July 3 at E.E. Robinson Park. There will be live music. Fireworks begin at 6:30 p.m.

Woodstock: The Park at City Center

The city of Woodstock’s Fourth of July festivities begin with a parade from 10 until 11 a.m. Next comes a festival from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m.

Visit our 4th of July page for more fun things to do in Atlanta. Here are more Cool Things to Do in Atlanta in July.

Journalist Carol Carter writes and edits for Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau.