Atlanta Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivals, and Celebrations {2015 Edition}
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atlantamoms.com http://www.atlantamoms.com/blog/2015/06/atlanta-fourth-of-july-fireworks-festivals-and-celebrations-2015-edition/ Atlanta Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivals, and Celebrations {2015 Edition} Atlanta June 27, 2015 Moms Fourth of July in Atlanta means family get togethers, fireworks, and fun! Atlanta offers residents and visitors a plethora of Fourth of July celebration options from fireworks to concerts. You will find a comprehensive list of family- friendly Atlanta area Fourth of July fireworks and celebrations below! If we’ve missed one, please tell us about it in the comments. Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park - July 2 – 5, 2015 / Stone Mountain Park Fantastic Fourth Celebration was voted the “Best Place to see Fireworks in Atlanta” by Atlanta Journal-Constitution readers, a “Must-See Fireworks Show” by USA Today and one of Reader’s Digest’s picks for “America’s Most Spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks.” Fourth of July Cumming Parade at Cumming Fairgrounds - July 3 / Cumming, GA July 3rd festivities include a dance contest, food vendors & children activities. Also don’t miss out on the parade! Date: July 3, 2015- July 4, 2015 Time: 10:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Location: Cumming Fairgrounds Salute to America at The Depot - July 3 / Kennesaw, GA The City of Kennesaw will host its annual pre-Independence Day celebration of freedom, music and fireworks on Friday, July 3 from 6 -10 pm in downtown Kennesaw. Admission is free. This year’s event will feature two stages of live music, festive street entertainment, food vendors, and kid’s activities. The evening will be capped off with a brilliant fireworks finale at 9:30 pm. Red White & BOOM! Pre-Fourth Celebration at Lillian Web Park - July 3, 2015 / Norcross, GA Red White & BOOM! features food vendors, kids’ inflatables, a Springsteen tribute band in the evening, and fireworks at dusk Friday in Lillian Webb Park. Villa Rica 10th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza - July 3 / Villa Rica, GA See the largest fireworks display in northwest Georgia at the Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex. Everyone in the family will enjoy live entertainment, concessions, games and the spectacular fireworks. Papa John’s Pizza Fireworks Extravaganza at Atlanta Motor Speedway - July 3 / Hampton, GA Night Drags Pits Open at 6 p.m, Grandstands open at 6:30 p.m., Speedway Cruise at 8:05 p.m., drag eliminations at 9:09 p.m. Competitor entry $20, grandstand admission $8 and free for children ages five and under. Star Spangled Beach Party at Callaway Gardens - July 3 – 5 / Pine Mountain, GA The celebration begins early and lasts well into the night at our annual July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party at Robin Lake Beach. Highlights include beach activities, live music – headlined by the Swingin’ Medallions, the FSU Flying High Circus and our annual Fireworks Extravaganza. Be sure to pack plenty of red, white and blue for this All- American Weekend! Fun, Freedom and the 4th at Kolomoki Mounds State Park in Blakely, GA - July 3 - 4 / Blakely, GA Join us at Kolomoki for a full moon hike, survival class, homemade ice-cream, and patriotic crafts in celebration of Independence Day. Events will take place throughout the day on Friday and Saturday. $5 parking. Fourth of July at Centennial Park - July 4 / Atlanta, GA Centennial Olympic Park’s 4th of July Celebration will offer fun and entertainment for the entire family, including free music and Atlanta’s number one fireworks display. Come relax on the Great Lawn and celebrate Independence Day with Centennial Olympic Park. Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration at A.H. Stephens State Park in Crawfordville, GA - July 4 / Crawfordville, GA Events will begin with our 10 a.m. bicycle parade. Old-time games will start in the field behind the office, at 11 a.m. include sack races, three-legged races, relays, egg and water balloon tosses, and a paddle boat race. $2 plus $5 parking. Red, White & Cool Pool Celebration at Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, GA - July 4 / Pine Mountain, GA Come splash with us! Music, food, and activities for the whole family. Local DJ poolside from 1-3 PM playing music for the entire family. Liberty Bell Pool Hwy 354. Regular Pool admission. Some crafts have additional costs. $5 parking. Cannons Across the Marsh at Fort King George Historic Site in Darien, GA - July 4 / Darien, GA Join the Garrison for a day of artillery drills, musket firings, and soldier’s life activities to honor Independence Day. Free watermelon and lemonade will be served. $4.50- $7.50 Independence Day at Fort Mountain State Park in Chatsworth, GA - July 4 / Chatsworth, GA Come celebrate our nation’s independence by enjoying the natural beauty of our park. We have a schedule packed with exciting activities including: 10 AM nature scavenger hunt, 11 AM waterfall hike, 1:30 PM kid’s activity, 4:30 PM narrated wagon ride, 6 PM wagon ride & s’mores. $1 – $5 $5 parking. BBQ & Fireworks On The Lake Express at Georgia Veterans State Park – SAM Shortline Platform in Cordele, GA - July 4 / Cordele, GA Enjoy a July 4th BBQ dinner over beautiful Lake Blackshear then sit back for an exciting evening train ride through the Sumter County countryside. Upon our return, you’ll watch the fireworks from the train while parked on the Lake Blackshear trestle. BBQ provided by Smoakies BBQ in Cordele. 4th of July Fireworks Hike at Panola Mountain State Park in Stockbridge, GA - July 4 / Stockbridge, GA Slow down this July 4th and join a ranger for a leisurely stroll to the top of Panola Mountain. As the sun sets we will enjoy a panoramic view of Stone Mountain and Atlanta’s Independence Day Celebrations from a distance. Bring water, bug spray, and a flashlight for the walk back down the mountain. Participants must register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. Red, White & View at Georgia Aquarium - July 4 / Atlanta, GA Celebrate the 4th of July with your family at Georgia Aquarium! Red, White and View gives Atlantans access to the city’s BEST VIEW of the Centennial Olympic Park fireworks show. Lenox Square Legendary 4th of July - July 4 / Atlanta, GA Let freedom ring! For over half a century, Lenox Square has celebrated Independence Day in grand tradition with patriotic activities for the entire family. This year’s activities will include the largest fireworks display in the Southeast, musical entertainment and food concessions. Mall of Georgia’s Star Spangled Fourth - July 4 / Buford, GA Mall of Georgia’s Independence Day event is offering a full day of fun activities for the entire family including children’s rides and inflatables, live music, food and beverage concessions and the largest fireworks display in the county! 4th of July Parade and Fireworks City of Douglasville - July 4 / Douglasville, GA Celebrate “AMERICA: Yesterday, Today, and Forever” at the City of Douglasville 4th of July parade. Saturday, July 4 at 10 am. Parade will travel West down Church Street. Parade registration deadline – 5pm July 2, 2015, because City Hall will be closed on Friday July 3, 2015. Fireworks will begin at dark, and can be viewed from the Arbor Place mall front parking lot or Walmart parking lot. Coca-Cola July 4th Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia - July 3 -5 / Atlanta, GA Independence Day is more than just a holiday, it’s the ultimate American tradition. July 3 through July 5, Six Flags is the premiere destination to celebrate our country, enjoy the summer, and share great times with friends. Bring a Coca-Cola® Can and Come an Hour Early All guests that arrive to the park with a Coca-Cola® can on July 3 – July 5, can be admitted into the park an hour early to ride BATMAN: The Ride, Mind Bender, THE JOKER Chaos Coaster, Goliath, Dare Devil Dive and Harley Quinn Spinsanity. Independence Day Fireworks at Turner Field - July 4 / Atlanta, GA Spend 4th of July with the Braves! Stay after the Phillies – Braves game and enjoy the best fireworks display in the southeast! The All-American Fireworks Spectacular will feature incredible fireworks displays choreographed to Patriotic music. Fourth of July Celebration & Parade in Downtown Historic Canton - July 4 / Canton, GA Fun begins downtown with a parade and fireworks. Independence Day Celebration at LanierWorld - July 2 – 5 / Buford, GA Celebrate our nation’s birthday with us! It’s the perfect weekend to come ride the water slides, dip your toes in the lake, build a sandcastle along our pristine beach, and soak up the sun at LanierWorld! Dine right on the beach or catch a pick-up game of volleyball at Sunset Cove! Check out great live music at each of our outdoor stages! There will be patriotic food and drink specials all weekend long, and fireworks three days in a row! Fourth of July Celebration at Children’s Museum of Atlanta - July 4 / Atlanta, GA Join the Imaginators for a fun filled fire works Fourth of July Extravaganza. Make your own flag to wave in our Fourth of July Parade led by Jerry G. and his drums. After the parade, salute our country by singing a roaring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner followed by You’re a Grand Ole Flag. The program will conclude with a special indoor Imagination fireworks display that involves your feet and bubble wrap. Fourth of July Celebration at Florence Marina State Park - July 4 / Omaha, GA Arts and crafts for the whole family. Pontoon boat rides offered all day. This celebration includes a weekend of fun for the whole family, crafts, watermelon-eating contest, and making hiking sticks.