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BEST FREE 4th OF JULY FIREWORKS IN GWINNETT & NORTH FULTON!

Duluth GA, Norcross, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, SugarHill, Buford, Alpharetta, Roswell, and more!

By Compiled by Becky Samford, Publisher Duluth, Norcross, Suwanee, Johns Creek & Peachtree Corners Macaroni Kid June 24, 2018


SUNDAY, JULY 1- WEDNESDAY, JULY 4: 

Stone Mountain Fantastic Fourth Celebration  -Stone Mountain 9:30- 11PM 
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.” 

The Lasershow Spectacular is a not-to-be-missed Atlanta tradition that promises to wow your family! Three flame cannons send a trio of flames nearly one-hundred feet into the air. A special patriotic fireworks finale will immediately follow the Lasershow every night July 1-4!

The show is FREE but parking is $15 per car (FREE for pass holders). Arrive early because the park will CLOSE once capacity is reached.


TUESDAY, JULY 3rd: 

Independence Day Celebration at New Town Park-  Johns Creek  6- 10 PM
Celebrate our country's independence at Newtown Park with live music, activities, food, and an exceptional fireworks display!

Duluth Celebrates America   Duluth  5:30-10PM
Festivities will be held downtown on the Duluth Town Green and will include live entertainment, FOOD TRUCKS, children's inflatables and activities, giveaways, FABULOUS  fireworks display & more! The Mike Veal Band and the 116th Army Band will rock the house as residents dance the night away under the stars.  FREE admission.  For more information, call (770) 476-3434 

Norcross Red, White & BOOM! Norcross  3-11PM
Come to Downtown Historic Norcross on July 3 for a pre-Fourth block party and you are invited! food, fun, and fireworks! The good times roll at 3 p.m., with inflatables, face painting & Food Trucks. Dance in the streets to tunes spun by our DJ from 5:30- 9:30 PM ., or snag a spot on the lawn at Lillian Webb Park for a picnic before fireworks light up the night sky around 9:30 p.m.  FREE admission.

Prelude to the 4th  Lawrenceville  4 PM- 9 PM
The City of Lawrenceville will host a special Prelude to 4th honoring America’s Day of Independence as well as Gwinnett's Bicentennial Celebration on Tuesday, July 3rd. An evening of fun for the whole family starts at 5 p.m.!! -Food Trucks -Beer and wine from McCray's Tavern -Music from DJ SUSPENSE and Maggie Baugh opening for The Swingin' Medallions! -A spectacular expanded fireworks display at DUSK!!  FREE admission.

Sparks in the Park    Sugar Hill   6-10 PM
Celebrate in EE Robinson Park from 6:30 until 11:30 PM with inflatables, concessions, and lots of fireworks, as well as live music from the Electric Avenue Band! Admission to the event is FREE and open to everyone. Food trucks will be available along with frozen treats. Guests are allowed to bring blankets, lawn chairs, coolers, and food; no pets or glass containers, please.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4th:

Steam Engine Parade and 4th of July Celebration Cumming
The celebration begins with the annual Steam Engine Parade at 10:00 a.m. featuring steam engines, antique tractors, antique cars, floats, local dignitaries, soldiers, veterans and sports teams. The parade lasts about 2 hours and ends at the Cumming Fairgrounds for family fun all day. There will be food vendors, inflatables for kids, a live band ending in a spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 PM. Bring your blanket, set out on the lawn and enjoy the festivities. 

Mall of Georgia 16th Annual Fabulous Fourth!   Buford   3- 11:30 PM
Get ready to “Ooh!” and “Ahh!” beginning at 3:00 pm for a fun and festive July 4th Celebration offering a variety of patriotic fun for the entire family, including children’s rides and inflatables; live music; food and beverage concessions; a special Movies Under The Stars” on a 70-foot big screen; and – of course – the largest fireworks display in the county!

3 p.m. – Kid’s Zone opens with family-friendly activities
5-7 p.m. – The Throwback Experience
7:30-9:30 p.m. – Mike Veal Band
9:30 p.m.: Singing of the National Anthem by Mike Veal
9:35 p.m. – Gwinnett County’s grandest fireworks display
Post-fireworks – “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” (rated PG-13)

Alpharetta Festivities and Fireworks  Alpharetta  6- 10 PM
Wills Park: Enjoy food vendors and three DJ’s providing a variety of tunes to dance the night away culminating in the City of Alpharetta’s annual fireworks extravaganza at dusk.

Roswell Fireworks Extravaganza!-  Roswell  5:30- 10 PM 
The 18th Annual Roswell Fireworks Extravaganza will be held at Roswell High School on the front lawn. This is a great family event filled with live stage performances, a Kids Zone and food trucks too! Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and the entire family. No dogs, please. Roswell High is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free school).

Sparkle in the Park- Lilburn  5:30- 10 PM 
Music, food, and fireworks! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show!
5:30 p.m. Event begins. Food trucks/vendors and bounce house tickets will be available for purchase.
7:30 p.m. GLOW will take the stage with their high-energy, family-friendly concert.
9:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin with patriotic musical accompaniment.  

NOTE: We try to make the information in this newsletter and on the website as accurate as possible, but the event and venue information is subject to change without notice. Always call your destinations ahead of time to confirm dates, times, locations and admission fees.