ATLANTA -
How will you celebrate this July 4th? If you don't know yet, you've got plenty of options. From fairs to food to-- of course-- fireworks, you'll find it all across the metro Atlanta area this year
Here's a list of what's happening for July 4, 2012 around north Georgia:
Cobb County
Kennesaw
July 3
Pre-Independence Day celebration concert with local bands and special guest, Hotel California, at 8 p.m. followed by fireworks at dark. Free admission. The Depot, 2828 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:30 pm.
http://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/component/content/article/92-events/654-jul-3-salute-to-america-features-live-music-fireworks
Marietta Square
July 4
Fourth in the Park Celebration presented by Marietta Parks and Recreation. Parade starts 10 a.m. at Roswell Street Baptist Church, and ends at Glover Park. Followed by concerts, museum tours, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games, and fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m.
http://www.mariettaga.gov/city/news/readarticle?id=1853
Powder Springs
July 4
Historic Town Square from 4:00 p.m. until 10:15 p.m.
http://www.cityofpowdersprings.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=199
Acworth
July 4
Local bands begin playing at 4pm. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Food vendors will be on site. Shuttle service starting at 3 p.m. available from downtown Acworth to the park area. Located at Lake Acworth Beach at Cauble Park, 2293 Beach Street, Acworth.
http://www.acworth.org/acworthga/component/jevents/icalrepeat.detail/2012/07/04/46/-/4th-of-july-concert-and-fireworks?Itemid=435
Marietta
July 4
A parade, free live concerts, museum tours, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games and fireworks. The Parade begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church and ends at North Marietta Pkwy. Starts at 10 a.m.
Cobb Democrats Annual Herb Butler 4th of July Picnic
July 4
Runs from 12 - 5pm immediately following the Marietta July 4th Parade. IAM Local 709 Union Hall (1032 South Marietta Parkway). The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for kids 12 and under per plate of food. We will be serving burgers, beef and turkey hot dogs, chips and cold drinks (soda and water).
http://www.cobbdemocrats.org/?p=581
Cobb Co Republican Party Fourth of July BBQ
July 4
Come meet your elected officials and candidates for the 2012 elections! This event will be catered by Marietta's own Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q. Runs from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Jim Miller Park. $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-10, and free for those under 5.
http://www.gagop.org/cobb-county-republican-party-4th-of-july-barbecue/
Roswell
July 4
Fireworks Extravaganza at Roswell High School located on King Road off of SR 92.
Entertainment begins at 6 p.m.
http://www.roswellgov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=372
Six Flags
Put on your patriotic hat and celebrate the Fourth of July at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, on Wednesday, July 4. This year, the Fourth of July is packed with great food, festivities, and fireworks. Have a full day of fun with our extended park hours from 10:30 am to 10:00 pm.
Throughout the day, thrill to your favorite roller coasters and rides, enjoy the always phenomenal summer weather, and see talented animal stars showcase their amazing skills and talents. Spend the afternoon listening to the tunes of country music star Jason Michael Carroll This rising star has opened for such mega-stars like Brooks & Dunn, Trace Adkins, Alan Jackson and Carrie Underwood. He has also been featured on Good Morning America, the CMA Music Festival, and has played multiple times at the Grand Ole Opry. Also performing will be local favorites, the Terry Sheets Band who will bring their rockin' country sounds to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Wrap up the night with our spectacular fireworks show and make this year's Fourth of July a day to remember!
Henry County
Atlanta Motor Speedway
July 4 and 6
For Friday Night Drags & Show-N-Shine, spectator admission is only $8 with children five and under free. Exterior parking is free, while infield parking is $20.
www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
Gwinnett County
Auburn
Saturday, June 30 - Sunday July 1
Family fun, food, games, music, fireworks, and activities. Compete in the Auburn Idol contest Saturday night - Semi-finalists will compete for a cash prize on Sunday! The Chainsaw Guy will be here using his chainsaw to create original art. Wacky Hair, Gift Baskets, Original Art. We will having roving entertainment, live bands and, of course, FIREWORKS!
http://www.cityofauburn-ga.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=635
Buford
July 4
Mall of Georgia's 10th Annual Fabulous Fourth of July Celebration! Starts at 2 p.m.
2:00 pm Prize an Hour Registration begins
2:00-4:00 pm Band: Vintage Boogie Band
4:30-6:30 pm Band: Norwood
7:00-9:00 pm Band: The Woody's
9:15 pm Annual Fireworks Show!
9:45 pm Movie: Sherlock Holmes 2
http://www.simon.com/mall/EventsDetails.aspx?id=208&oid=87144
Braselton
July 4
Festival & Parade at Braselton Park
Schedule of Events:
4:00 p.m. - Festival opens in Braselton Park
4:00 p.m. - Parade down Hwy. 53
6 – 9:00 p.m. - Kinchafoonee Cowboys in concert in Braselton Park
9:00 p.m. - Festival closes
Dusk - Fireworks will be shot from WJIS
http://www.braselton.net/local-festivals.html
Norcross
July 3
Happening at Lillian Webb Park from 3:30-10 p.m. Street fair, pony rides, inflatables and lots more! The festival continues until dusk, when one of the best firework displays in metro Atlanta will light up the skies over Norcross - bring your blanket and chairs and camp out early!
http://www.norcrossga.net/events/event-profile.php?Event_ID=1424
Lawrenceville
July 3
Happening on the Historic Courthouse Lawn from 7:30-10 p.m. Prelude to the Fourth free musical celebration Families and friends can rent tables and order catering packages from local restaurants, as they enjoy the outdoor performance and a spectacular finale on the eve of the Fourth of July. Fireworks after the show / at dark.
http://www.visitlawrenceville.com/event-profile.php?Event_ID=633
Sugar Hill
July 3
"Sparks in the Park," happening at E.E. Robinson Park from 6:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring inflatable rides, food and drinks, live entertainment, fireworks at 9:45 p.m. and a Yogi Bear movie at 10 p.m.
http://www.cityofsugarhill.com/content/215/default.aspx?DateDisplay=7%2f4%2f2012&CalendarID=211
Lilburn
July 4
Lilburn Bike parade from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at City Park Playground, behind Calvin Fitchett Municipal Complex.
http://www.cityoflilburn.com/index.asp?Type=B_EV&SEC={AEF521FB-9D60-407D-8139-CE57AF4BACA2}&DE={0C202980-B54D-4D08-8CFE-0CB404A3946A}
Walton County
Loganville
July 4
The City of Loganville is hosting its annual 4th of
July Parade on Wednesday, July 4th, 2012. The kick-off will begin at
9:50 a.m. This will be the first 4th of July Parade in Loganville's history to be hosted by Loganville American Legion Post 233. The theme for this year's parade is Celebrating Your Hometown Heroes and we would like you to take part in this celebration.
Dekalb County
Decatur
July 4
The parade begins at 6 p.m. It ends at the Community Bandstand on the square with a presentation of colors and the Star Spangled Banner. The concert, featuring the Callanwolde Concert Band, begins at 7 p.m. in the Community Bandstand. Fireworks begin at dark (approximately 9 p.m.) and are shot from the top of the DeKalb County parking deck.
http://www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com/index.aspx?page=388
Pied Piper Parade, Concert and Fireworks
July 4
Decorate a wagon, ride your back, skate or walk along with the parade that begins at First Baptist Church of Decatur. The Callanwolde Concert Band performs after the parade. Fireworks display at dark. Parade, 6 p.m.; concert, 7 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m.
http://www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com/index.aspx?page=388
Chamblee
July 4
Happening from 2-10 p.m. in Keswick Park. Music and lots of other activities.
2 p.m. - Chris Cauley from Atlanta, GA and the television show, The Voice. Chris considers himself a soul singer and performs pop covers.
4 p.m. - Nathan Ware - from Woodstock, GA. Nathan is a country music singer/song writer. He will be performing some covers for artists like Zac Brown and will also perform some of his own originals.
6 p.m. - Mike Veal Band - out of Atlanta, GA. Mike and his band covers a combination of genres including blues, rock, funk and fun. The band has a diverse musical background.
2 - 6 p.m. - Train rides, clowns, spider bungee jump, pony hops, rock wall, face painting, balloon animals, clowns, moonwalks and other carnival type kids activities.
2- 9 p.m. - Food Vendors Open
3 p.m. - Bike Parade from Chamblee Middle School (meet there by 3 p.m.)
3:30 p.m. - Circus Performance by Lovey the Clown
4 p.m. - Pony Hop Race
4:30 p.m. - Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
5 p.m. - Circus Performance by Lovey the Clown
5:30 p.m. - Corn Hole Competition
6-9 p.m. - live music and food vendors
9:30 ish p.m. - Fire Works Show
http://www.chambleega.com/Departments/ParksRecreation_ProgramsSports.aspx
Dunwoody
July 4
Where: Dunwoody Village
Georgia's Largest Fourth of July Parade! A parade filled with floats, cars, bands and more. Enjoy the Post-Parade Festival for live entertainment, kids activities, BBQ, hot dogs, and much more. Starts at Dunwoody Village at 9:30 a.m.
http://www.cvbdunwoody.com/things-to-do/events/?e_ViewBy=week&e_sdate=7-1-2012&e_sortBy=eventName
City of Avondale Estates
July 4
Parade starts at Avondale High School at 10 a.m. Atlanta Blue Notes perform at the lake at 7:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at the lake at dusk.
http://avondaleestates.org/events.html
Stone Mountain
July 3-4
Stone Mountain Park Memorial Lawn. Events from 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., lasershow at 9:30 p.m. Cost included with $10 daily parking permit or $35 annual parking permit.
http://festivals.stonemountainpark.com/mini-section/default.aspx?season=summer&id=37
Fulton County
Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta
July 4
Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta will celebrate with patriotic crafts, music and a "firework" extravaganza. Happening at 2 p.m.
www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org
Alpharetta
July 4
Happening at 4 p.m. at Wills Park . Inflatables, face painting, and Games 2 U from 5 – 8 p.m. on the lawn behind the Alpharetta Community Center. Food vendors such as Jim N Nick's, The Pup Truck, Wally's Kettle Treats, Parad-Ice Delights, S & J Woodfire Pizza, Seven Seas Mediterranean Café, Kona Ice, Menchie's Windward, Repicci's Italian Ice, Good Eats Concession, & Granny's Old Fashioned Lemonade will be located throughout the park. The Alpharetta City Band will perform on the lawn behind Alpharetta Community Center beginning at 6 p.m. followed by Serious Business, a local band that plays country and classic rock. Our spectacular fireworks display begins at dusk! alpharetta.ga.us
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: July 4th All-American Celebration
July 4
Tony Award-winning Broadway vocalist Debbie Gravitte, the US Army Chorus, and post-concert fireworks highlight The Orchestra's All-American Celebration. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.
http://www.vzwamp.com/events/
Lenox Square
July 4
Games and rides for kids in carnival area, beginning at 10:00 am followed by live music, food and the largest fireworks display in the Southeast.
Centennial Olympic Park
July 4
This Fourth of July, celebrate this All-American holiday with awesome beer, food, live music and fun! Red White & Brew, which benefits Georgia Aquarium's education initiatives, will be hosted in Oceans Ballroom and on the Aquarium's parking deck rooftop with the city's best views of the Centennial Olympic Park firework show.
Tickets are $55 (+tax) per person
Your price of admission includes:
• Red White & Brew souvenir tasting mug!
• Sampling of great beers
• Classic 4th of July BBQ provided by Williamson Brothers
• Live music from Yacht Rock Schooner
• City's best view of the Centennial Olympic Park firework show
• OMG Photobooth
• Art Boy Caricature Artist
Turner Field
July 4
Braves vs. Cubs & post-game fireworks. Game at 7 p.m. Cost is $8 and up.
East Point
July 3-8
Summer Carnival/July 4th Celebration, featuring a carousel, Ferris wheel, rides, games and more, Watermelon Eating Contest, a select merchandise vendor market, musical performances throughout the evening, a fabulous food court including Italian ice, funnel cakes, smoked and grilled meats, fried fish, beer and tropical drinks, fireworks at 9:30. Events on July 4 from 4-10 p.m. http://www.downtowneastpoint.com/fourthofjuly/
Midtown Atlanta
July 4
Celebrate on the Square: Peachtree Road Race Viewing Party. Happening from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Colony Square Midtown. The 5-tier seating will be installed along Peachtree Street between 15th & 14th St and available on a FREE, 1st come, 1st serve basis. Known as Mile 5, this is one of the best places to view the race and where the fun starts! Festivities include live music, bounce house for kids, food vendors and of course, cheering the runners on!
http://colonysquaremidtown.com/
Georgia Aquarium
July 4
Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom and parking deck rooftop - Sample great beer and enjoy a classic 4th of July barbeque at the coolest location in the city to view the Centennial Olympic Park firework show. Live music compliments of the Yacht Rock Schooner. Proceeds benefit Georgia Aquarium education initiatives including SEA: Sponsored Education Admissions. Through the SEA program, students are given free or reduced admission, allowing deserving students across Georgia the opportunity to learn about aquatic life and how to make a difference. 6-10:30 p.m. Event is 21 and up only. No refunds.
Clayton County
Jonesboro
July 7
Clayton County Parks and Recreation 4th of July Celebration at "The Beach" from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. $10 per person.
July 4
Jonesboro Masonic Lodges Annual City of Jonesboro Fourth of July Parade and BBQ
The parade in Old Historic Jonesboro begins at 10:00 a.m. and the festivities continue until 6:00 p.m. The proceeds of the barbecue will be donated to the Masonic Home of Georgia, a Macon-based children's home for at-risk youths. CAO Elite Allstar cheerleading gym will be amongst the lineup of supporters in the parade.
Hampton
July 4
Happening at McBrayer Park. Parade, inflatables, watermelon eating contest, hula hooping contest, sack races, water balloon toss, DJ, t-shirts
Fayette County
Peachtree City
July 4
Fourth of July parade begins in front of Village on the Green, travels up Peachtree Parkway and ends at Huddleston Elementary School. Starts at 9 a.m. Fireworks begin dusk.
Fayetteville
July 4
Fun Junction 4th of July Charity Car Show. Registration is $20 per vehicle, and $15 for each additional vehicle. Registration includes 2 Super Fun Passes (reg. priced at $28.00 each). Proceeds to benefit Sarah Barrs treatment for Ewings Sarcoma, a type of bone cancer. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For information visit: http://journeywithsarah.wordpress.com/
Douglas County
Douglasville
July 4
Parade starts at 10 a.m. in downtown. Fireworks at dusk. Patriotic parade along Church Street in downtown Douglasville. Fireworks displayed from West Pines Golf Course. Best viewing sites include Arbor Place Mall and surrounding areas. Free and open to the public. $25 parade float registration. Contact: 678-715-2039 or visitdouglasville.com
Independence Day Festival in Hunter Park starting at 11 a.m. This family-friendly event hosted by the City of Douglasville and SHARE House, includes the Douglasville Idol Competition, arts & craft vendors, entertainment, kid's activities, barbeque and more! All proceeds benefit SHARE House, a family violence crises center. Vendor booths $50. Barbecue plates $7 each. Contact: 770-949-0626 or www.sharehousedouglas.org
Cherokee County
Woodstock
July 4
Freedom Fest begins at 10 a.m. with a parade starting at Old WalMart/Furniture Express on Hwy. 92, traveling north on Main Street through the Olde Town merchant district to Woodstock Elementary School. Food vendors, children's activities, musical entertainment, and crafts until 3pm at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road, downtown Woodstock. Fireworks begin at dusk behind the Target shopping center at Hwy 92 and I-575.
http://www.woodstockga.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=222
