Jul 2, 2026 - Things to Do

Where to watch July 4th fireworks around Atlanta this weekend

Thomas Wheatley

Illustration of a lone pole with an American flag, with the stars and stripes made up from fireworks in the sky. — Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios

Put in your ear plugs, open your eyes wide, and celebrate America's 250th birthday with some colorful explosions in the sky.

Pro tip: Expect traffic delays and road closures early Saturday morning in Midtown and Buckhead due to the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race, and in places where holiday parades and events are planned

🎆 Fireworks!

Stone Mountain Park: One of the Southeast's largest July 4th celebrations features a drones, lasers, music, and nightly fireworks. (through July 6)

Truist Park: Watch the Braves play the New York Mets and afterward enjoy a firework extravaganza. (Sat.)

Johns Creek: The city's patriotic community festival features music, family friendly activities, food, and fireworks. (Fri.)

🧨 Other notable shows: Decatur, Sandy Springs, Acworth, Marietta, Kennesaw

🪑 The Lakewood 400 Antiques Market in Cumming has hundreds of vendors selling vintage furniture, collectibles, artwork, and more. (Fri.-Sun.)

🎶 "Basura," a new musical inspired by the true story of young Paraguayan musicians who build instruments from landfill materials, continues at The Alliance. (through July 12)

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Where to watch July 4th fireworks around Atlanta this weekend

🎆 Fireworks!

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