Fun, food and fireworks!
Fourth of July in Atlanta offers a host of traditional activities through which visitors and residents alike can celebrate the nation’s birthday! Along with a burgeoning slate of barbecue and concert options, fireworks remain the marquee attraction on Independence Day, and Atlanta offers no shortage of locales that wow.
Things to do on 4th of July in Atlanta
Fourth of July Fireworks Displays
Enjoy vibrant firework displays all across Atlanta metropolitan area each Fourth of July. From July 1 to July 7, head over to Stone Mountain Park for the Fantastic Fourth Celebration featuring a light show, fireworks, and live entertainment!
Peachtree Road Race
Be one of 150,000 spectators cheering on the 60,000 participants in the country’s largest road race. The Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race takes place along the course’s 10-kilometer route from Peachtree Road at Lenox Square Mall to Piedmont Park.
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