ATLANTA — Independence Day is coming up and families are starting to make plans for the big day. Not sure what to do yet? 11Alive is here to help!
We have created a list of the top 10 celebrations happening on the Fourth to make things a little easier for you. These celebrations are scattered throughout the region and have all kinds of different activities that everyone can enjoy.
Keswick Park – Chamblee, Ga.
- When: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Cost: FREE
- Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
- There will be inflatables, food, live music, and more.
- Further questions? Call 770-986-5010.
Wills Park – Alpharetta, Ga.
- When: 6 p.m.- 10 p.m.
- Cost: FREE
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- There will be Food trucks, a DJ, and face painting.
- More information visit here.
Centennial Olympic Park – Atlanta
- When: Starting 7 p.m.
- Cost: FREE
- Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m.
- There will be a DJ and food trucks.
- If you need more information click here.
Veterans Memorial and Medal of Honor Park – Tallapoosa, Ga.
- When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Cost: FREE
- There are no fireworks at this event.
- A ceremony to honor veterans will be held at 10 a.m. and will last for about one hour. After the ceremony, a parade will be held at 1 p.m. starting on Robertson Avenue.
- For more information call Sammy Robinson from Veterans Memorial Park at (770) 574-2482.
Dellinger Park – Cartersville, Ga.
- When: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Cost: FREE admission and $5 for parking.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- The Fourth of July Parade will begin at 9 a.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Dellinger Park opens for festivities at 10 a.m. and will have arts and crafts, children's activities, live music, and much more.
- To learn more, visit this website.
Cumming Fairgrounds – Cumming, Ga.
- When: 10 a.m - 10 p.m.
- Cost: Ages 12 and under are FREE / Ages 13+ are $5. Parking is free but not permitted on fairgrounds.
- Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
- The festivities will consist of a hot dog eating contest, pie eating contest, pizza eating contest, a dance contest, a parade, and more.
- More details can be found here.
Powder Springs City Center Ball Park – Powder Springs, Ga.
- When: 4 p.m.- 10 p.m.
- Cost: FREE
- Fireworks start at dusk. (Approximately 9 p.m.)
- There will be face painting, inflatables, a caricature artist, a game truck, Giant Bubbles with Sweet Pea the Clown, Interactive dance party, hundreds of artisan vendors, and food trucks. There will also be live performances from Claudette King and Kezia Alford.
- Any questions you may have can be answered here.
The Rock Ranch – The Rock, Ga.
- When: 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- Cost: $14.99 per person between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and $25 per vehicle after 6 p.m.
- Fireworks will begin between 9 and 9:30 p.m.
- The Rock Ranch's annual Celebrate America Fireworks Spectacular includes a DJ, Zip lining, rock wall climbing, pony rides, concessions, and much more. There are fees for some activities listed. Tickets can be purchased online, in advance.
- For more information, read here.
Joe Pope Field/Newnan High School – Newnan, Ga.
- When: 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Cost: FREE
- Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
- This Fourth of July celebration will have a parade starting at 9:30 a.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park continuing to Greenville State Park until 10:00 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to join the Newnan Rotary Club at Joe Pope Field at 6 p.m. for fun and fireworks. Concessions will be available at 5:30 p.m. until the event ends at 10 p.m.
- Other questions can be answered here.
Warren Holder Park– Locust Grove, Ga.
- When: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Cost: Parking is between $5 and $20. Wet and Dry Kid Zones are between $5 and $15.
- Fireworks begin at 8 p.m.
- This event will have live music, play areas/ zones for children, vendors, a water zone, and a visit from the JOY FM.
- To learn more about this event, click here.