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

By Informational Post July 2, 2026


WEDNESDAY, JULY 1- MONDAY, JULY 6: 

🇺🇸flagStone Mountain Fantastic Fourth Celebration  -Stone Mountain 10:30- 11PM 

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.”

July 1 – 6
Attractions 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Drone & Light Show + Fireworks | 9:30 PM

Tickets are required for the Drone & Light Show and fireworks

Attractions Ticket includes park attractions and Drone & Light Show + Fireworks
Light Show only ticket includes Drone & Light Show + Fireworks access

Space is limited, early entry by 3 PM is highly recommended during the Fantastic Fourth Celebration.

Enjoy a day full of adventure with great family attractions, live entertainment during Summer at the Rock, hike the one-mile trail to the top of Stone Mountain for some amazing views of downtown Atlanta, explore the miles of wooded trails throughout the park and relax in nature, then stay into the evening to experience the NEW 250th Celebration Drone & Light Show* followed by the EXACT SAME patriotic fireworks finale each night of the celebration!

Please note:

  • Enter the park before 3 PM! We recommend getting to the park before 3 PM, especially on July 4!
  • Gates will close to traffic! Please be aware that the park will close gates to traffic once parking capacity is reached, regardless of pre-purchased tickets, hotel or campground reservations.
  • Leave pets at home. Pets are not allowed in ticketed areas or at the Drone & Light Show. Do not leave them in a car.
  • No re-entry. Guests who leave the park on July 4 and then wish to return will have to re-pay the park entry fee.

Arrive early because the park will CLOSE once capacity is reached!!

Reservations for the Summer Light Show are REQUIRED, so make yours now!.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1:

🇺🇸flag FREE: Prelude to the 4th Lawrenceville  5 PM- 10 PM

A Lawrenceville tradition!

Get ready for an incredible evening of fun, music, and fireworks as we celebrate Lawrenceville's Prelude to the Fourth! Join us for a festive, family-friendly event that is FREE and perfect for all ages.

Gather around the Lawn with blankets and chairs and enjoy delicious snacks and treats from a variety of food trucks. Live music will provide the soundtrack to an unforgettable night of fun.  

As the night wears on, we'll be gearing up for a spectacular fireworks show that will light up the sky with bursts of color and excitement. It's the perfect way to get in the mood for the Fourth of July and celebrate our community's spirit and strength. 

**Due to large crowds and loud fireworks, pets are discouraged at this event**

**Prelude to the 4th will be a rain or shine event!**

FRIDAY, JULY 3:

🇺🇸flag FREE: AMERICA 250: Independence Day Celebration at New Town Park-  Johns Creek  6- 10 PM

Fireworks, food, & fun!

Celebrate our country’s independence at The Boardwalk at Town Center with live music, activities, food, and an exceptional fireworks display!

Music: 

The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, the Johns Creek Chorale, and Gib Green will perform during the celebration.

DJ K-Swiss will keep the party going by playing all the hits to get you on your feet!

Food Trucks: 

Auggie’s Lucky Tacos, Bento Bus, A Little Nauti, Gekko Hibachi Grill, Viva Pita, Big House BBQ, Happy Belly, Fair On Wheels, King of Pops, Yom Push Pops, Dreaming Sweets, Kona Ice

Beer, wine, and sangria will be for sale.

Top off the night with a fireworks extravaganza!  Fireworks will begin after sunset.

Please DO NOT bring outside alcohol (Alcohol will be for sale from vendors), NO pets (service animals are allowed), NO tents, and NO personal fireworks. Please feel free to bring lawn chairs or blankets! 


🇺🇸flag FREE: Norcross Red, White & BOOM! Norcross  5-10PM

The City of Norcross is excited to host Red, White & Boom on Friday, July 3 at Lillian Webb Park from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Get ready for an amazing fireworks display that will light up the night sky in shades of red, white and blue. But before the show starts, enjoy live music from The A-Town A-List, delicious food, face painting and other fun activities for the whole family.

This event is FREE and open to the public, so bring your family and friends and let's celebrate together! Be sure to bring your blankets and chairs so you can relax and enjoy the show. Please note that shade structures, tents and umbrellas are not allowed.


🇺🇸flagf FREE: Star Spangled Laser Show - Duluth 6 - 10 PM

Celebrate 250 years of America in Downtown Duluth at the Star-Spangled Laser Show! Enjoy an evening of food trucks, patriotic characters, live music, family fun, and a high-energy laser spectacular. 

The laser show begins at 9:30 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a festive night of stars, stripes, and spectacular lights!


🇺🇸flag FREE: Sparks in the Park  -Sugar Hill   6:39 -10:30 PM

The City of Sugar Hill invites you and your family to share a fun-filled night with us ay E.E. Robinson Park, 1196 Level Creek Rd. Celebrate and enjoy a FREE night of live music.. Food trucks will be on site as well as alcohol for purchase followed by the best FIREWORKS display in Gwinnett County!  Fireworks start after dark. 

Wear red, white, and blue. Pack a picnic basket, then head over to the park to hang out with family and friends. 

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets as well as their own food and drink. 

Food trucks will be at the entrance of Sugar Hill Elementary School.

No pets or personal fireworks, including sparklers will be allowed. Coolers are allowed; no glass, please.


🇺🇸flagf FREE: 3rd of July Concert and Drone Show - Alpharetta 7PM- 10PM 

Join us on July 3rd on Town Green at Alpharetta City Center for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and celebration as we honor 250 years. Enjoy a high‑energy outdoor concert featuring PARTY ON THE MOON.

As the sun sets, look to the skies for a spectacular patriotic drone show lighting up the night. This is a celebration you won’t want to miss—bring your family, friends, blankets, and chairs, and enjoy one of Alpharetta’s favorite summer traditions.

SATURDAY, JULY 4TH


🇺🇸flagfFREE: Steam Engine Parade and 4th of July Celebration Cumming 10AM -12PM

The Annual Steam Engine Parade is a July 4th tradition in the City of Cumming. Thousands of people line the streets to celebrate Independence Day. With a wide variety of floats you’ll see local businesses, sports teams, dance academies, antique cars, tractors, steam engines and much more! The parade route travels south on Tribble Gap Road, starting at Forsyth Central High School and ending at the Cumming Fairgrounds.


🇺🇸flagf FREE: FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION! Cumming 4-10PM

 Join us at the Cumming Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 4th. There will be vendors, live music, food, kids zone, and more before the magnificent firework show at 9:30pm that night. This is an amazing, community event that has created memories for family and friends for many years. Mark your calendars and come celebrate Independence Day at the Cumming Fairgrounds!


🇺🇸flag FREE: Alpharetta Fireworks Wills Park - Begins at dusk.

Celebrate our great nation with your family under the stars watching a brilliant display of fireworks at dusk in Wills Park. Fireworks will commence when the sky is dark. If there is a weather delay, the latest start-of-show will be 10:40 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring-your-own-fun with a blanket, picnic, and games for a memorable evening together. 

Charcoal grills are strictly prohibited. Small propane grills are allowed with permit and will be granted to the first 50 applicants. Email rflynn@alpharetta.ga.us or call 678.297.6123.


🇺🇸flag FREE: Roswell Fireworks Extravaganza!-  Roswell  6- 10 PM  

We can’t wait to light up the skies over Roswell again on July 4!

Celebrate Independence Day in Roswell at the City’s annual 4th of July Celebration, featuring live entertainment, family activities, food trucks, and fireworks display at sunset as part of America250 in Roswell, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Join us at Roswell Area Park for live music from 293 Band and a special patriotic performance by Timothy Miller, renowned Atlanta tenor and longtime voice of “God Bless America” at Atlanta Braves games.

New for 2026, enjoy a giant Fun Slide, Western Throwing Games 3-in-1 challenge, two Spin Art stations, roaming stilt walkers, and complimentary funnel cakes while supplies last. The Fun Slide will be located on the Crabapple Field, with additional activities on Baseball Field #3.

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of entertainment, community celebration, and patriotic fun before fireworks light up the sky at sunset.

Stay connected and stay safe during this event with ALERTRoswell! On July 4th, text ROSWELLEVENT to 888777 to subscribe to real-time updates right to your phone during the 4th of July Celebration.

NOTE: Fireworks can be very loud and scary to young children as well as dogs. 


🇺🇸A great alternative is to throw some blankets on the floor and watch Disney World Happily Ever After Fireworks Display on YouTube. Honestly, it is incredible. Better than most of the fireworks displays I had ever attended. No crowds, no packing up quickly to race home. Just the family together, watching fireworks in the living room.  Whether your planning to visit a fireworks display or not, I definitely suggest giving this one a try!


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.

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