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

By Informational Post June 24, 2024
FRIDAY, JUNE 28:

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ FREE: Kick Off to the Fourth- Duluth 6pm-9pm

This event will include a live band performance by Soul Dynamics (Mix of Patriotic and Soul Music), themed photo ops, themed patriotic characters, patriotic decor and our beloved veteran flags will remain on display through the holiday. 

7:45: Stars and Stripes Stroll: Wear your red, white, and blue and meet us near the fountain at 7:45 to join the Stars of Liquid Sky for a walking parade on Duluth Town Green. Free flags, glow sticks, and noise makers will be available while supplies last. 

There will be food trucks.

8:00 Flicks on the Bricks: Top Gun: Maverick

There will not be any fireworks!!

More event details will be posted at  Fridays-N-Duluth

MONDAY, JULY 1- SUNDAY, JULY 7: 

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈStone Mountain Fantastic Fourth Celebration  -Stone Mountain 9:30- 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 – 2 Attraction Hours| 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
July 3 – 7 Attraction Hours | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Drone & Light Show + Fireworks | 9:30 PM
Tickets are required for the Light Show and fireworks. Purchase an Attractions Ticket or Light Show only ticket
for access.
Space is limited, early entry by 5 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 Music Across America Light Show* presented by the Georgia Office of Highway Safety followed by the EXACT SAME patriotic fireworks finale each night of the celebration!

Access to the Light Show and patriotic fireworks finale is included with an Attractions Ticket or Light Show only ticket. Access to park attractions and seasonal live entertainment is included with an Attractions Ticket. Space is limited, early entry is highly recommended during the Fantastic Fourth Celebration.

Please note:

We recommend getting to the park by 5 PM, especially on July 4!

Please be aware that the park will close gates to traffic once parking capacity is reached regardless of pre-purchased ticket.There will be no parking re-entry allowed. Guests who leave the park on July 4 and then wish to return will have to re-pay the park entry fee. Some attractions may require reservations due to high attendance.

*Some effects may be canceled due to winds and unfavorable weather.

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

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3:

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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**

Schedule of Events

  • 5 pm – 6 pm – DJ 
  • 6 pm – 6:45 pm – Alto Moon 
  • 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm – DJ 
  • 7:15 pm – 8 pm - The Phoebes 
  • 8 pm – 8:30 pm – DJ 
  • 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm - Ryan Perry
  • 9:30 pm – 10 pm – FIREWORKS

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


πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ FREE: 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!

Food Trucks: A Little Nauti, Bento Bus, Eggroll Boyz, Fair On Wheels, Let's Taco Bout It, Mrs. Rosa's Latin Kitchen Food Truck, The Patty Wagon, Frozen Sweets, King of Pops, Tiff's Treats, and Aloha 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! 


πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ FREE: Norcross Red, White & BOOM! Norcross  5-10PM

The City of Norcross is excited to host Red, White & Boom on Monday, July 3 at Lillian Webb Park from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. There will be food, live music, face painting and more - making this the perfect way to kick off your Independence Day celebrations!

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, 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.


πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.

THURSDAY, JULY 4TH


πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈFREE: Steam Engine Parade and 4th of July Celebration Cumming 10AM -12PM

The 67th 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.


πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ FREE: FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION! Cumming 4-10PM

 Join us at the Cumming Fairgrounds on Tuesday, 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!

Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends! Cumming Fairgrounds will host a fun-filled evening from 4PM - 10PM, with a spectacular FIREWORKS  display to begin at 9:30PM. The celebration includes Music, Alcohol, Food and Vendors.


πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ FREE: Alpharetta Fireworks Wills Park - 9:30 PM

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; approximately 9:30 p.m. 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.



πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ FREE: Roswell Fireworks Extravaganza!-  Roswell  6- 10 PM  

We can't wait to light up the skies over Roswell again on July 4! Join us at Roswell Area Park for 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.

This is a great family event filled with live entertainment, food trucks, and FIREWORKS! Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and the entire family. No dogs, please. Roswell High is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free school).


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

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈA 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.