It’s almost the Fourth of July, and we’re ready to celebrate! Nothing says Fourth of July quite like a spectacular firework show! If you’re looking for the perfect spot to watch fireworks this 4th, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We know all the best spots to enjoy the displays all over the city!
UPDATE: This post had previously listed Centennial Olympic Park as a fireworks display location. The park will NOT be opened & will NOT host a fireworks show.
Keep scrolling to see our recommendations for the best firework-viewing spots! And celebrate your 4th with a BANG!
If you want your Fourth of July fireworks with a side of baseball energy, head to Truist Park—this year, the Atlanta Braves are celebrating 250 years of America with a HUGE block party and fireworks show packed with family-friendly fun.
On top of the celebrations, fans can also expect special exclusive Americana merch to show off their USA and Braves pride, with limited-edition patriotic merchandise available at the Braves Clubhouse Store.
There will also be an America 250 All-Star Gallery Wall, where fans can visit Monument Garden to view a special gallery wall featuring Braves All-Star contenders Matt Olson, Ronald Acu a Jr., Drake Baldwin, Ozzie Albies, and Michael Harris II dressed in their Americana-best, tying together America’s 250th birthday with this year’s Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia.
AND! Don’t miss the Independence Week Eating Competition: From July 2-4, fans will have the chance to compete in three separate eating competitions: Krystal burgers, watermelon, and apple pie. YUM!
Possibly the most talked-about firework display in Atlanta is Stone Mountain Park’s Fantastic Fourth Celebration!
With incredible fireworks over the park and super fun events and activities available all day, you really can’t miss out on Stone Mountain’s incredible Fourth of July event! Get all the details on their website here!
And this year, they’re celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in a BIG way with a NEW 250th Drone & Light Show + Fireworks!
Downtown Decatur is hosting an iconic Pied Piper Parade, complete with floats, wagons and bicycles! Gather friends and family to ride, walk, or skate in this community parade – it’s for anyone and everyone! Neighborhoods and organizations are encouraged to join the fun too. And don’t forget your red, white and blue!
End the evening with a boom! Fireworks start at dark (approximately 9 pm). Get here early to to claim your space on the lawn for the show.
If you’re looking for a Fourth of July-weekend plan that combines live music, fireworks, and a little Atlanta tradition, make your way to Lenox Square.
Lenox Square is hosting their second annual Peachtree Health and Fitness Expo, which welcomes tens of thousands of visitors ahead of the world’s largest 10K, the Peachtree Road Race.
Then, kick off the holiday weekend on the evening of July 3rd—Lenox Square will host a free performance by Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC at 8:30 p.m., immediately followed by a dazzling fireworks show!
Celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday at the July 4th Chamblee Rocks Summer Concert featuring R&B sensation and Grammy award-winning artist Robin Thicke at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Chamblee for FREE!
And stick around for the fireworks, which will start at 9:15 p.m.!
With a parade, free live concerts, an arts and crafts show, delicious food and drinks, carnival games and a massive fireworks finale, Marietta has quite the 4th of July planned!
You can enjoy an all-American day, topped off with a bangin’ firework display in the evening! Get more info on this amazing event here!
After a day of rollercoaster and water park fun, you can watch the sky light up with the most beautiful fireworks! Six Flags’ iconic 4th of July festival includes a spectacular fireworks finale, presented by M&Ms, when the sun goes down!
Don’t miss out on all the summer fun at Six Flags! Get all the details on Six Flags’ website here!
Salute To America in Kennesaw
The City of Kennesaw’s Independence Day celebration is one of the largest in North Georgia. Combining live music with a fireworks extravaganza and so much more, it’s guaranteeing a day to remember! With food vendors, music and street performers, and plenty of family fun, it’s an excellent option for your Fourth of July!
Here’s the order of events:
- Tripp’N – 5:15pm
- The Happy Hour – 6:30pm
- Rupert’s Orchestra – 8pm
And then the fireworks show will begin as it gets dark (9:30 PM)!