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2019 GUide to the best july 4th fireworks shows in georgia



Welcome to one of the oldest and best statewide guides to Georgia's Independence Day fireworks festivities! From the mounts of North Georgia to the fields and lakes of Southwest Georgia, Savannah and the sands of the coast and the swamp lands of the Okefenokee, you will find great places to celebrate your Fourth of July. Activities we cover begin this year on June 29 and continue through July 7.



JUNE 29, 2019


Ball Ground


Ball Ground Fireworks in the Park*

Calvin Farmer Park

235 Old Dawsonville Road

Ball Ground, Georgia

9:45 pm. Fireworks

Free. (Bring your Lawn Chair.)


Centerville


4th of July Festival & Fireworks

Center Park

Centerville, Georgia

6:00 p.m. Festival with food, activities & fun

Dark Fireworks

Free


Cleveland

Freedom Fest*

Leisure Acres Campground

3840 Westmoreland Rd.

Cleveland, Georgia

June 29, 2019

5:00 p.m. Activities begin with music, activities, food and more.

Dark Fireworks


Darien

Red, White and Blue on the Bluff*

Waterfront Park

103 Fort King George Drive

Darien, Georgia

June 39, 2019

6:00 p.m. Gates Open for music and more.

Dark Fireworks

Admission charged.


Hartwell


Pre-Fourth Fireworks Extravaganza*

Big Oaks Recreation Area

5625 Anderson Highway

Hartwell, Georgia

6:00 p.m. Food, activities, entertainment and more.

Dark Fireworks


Hiram


Prime of Paulding Red White and Boom Fireworks & Expo*


Ben Hill Griffin Sr. Memorial Park

Hiram, Georgia

5:00 p.m. Events get underway with food, fun and more.

Dark Fireworks

FREE


Jefferson


Jefferson Freedom Festival*

Downtown Public Square

Jefferson, Georgia

5:00 p.m. Gates open for fun, entertainment, food & more.

Dark Fireworks

FREE


Morrow


Morrow Freedom Fest 2019*

Morrow, Georgia

Evening Fun, entertainment, food & more.

Dark Fireworks

FREE



Perry


Independence Parade & Freedom Fireworks*

Georgia National Fairgrounds

401 Golden Isles Parkway

Perry, Georgia

June 29, 2019

10:00 a.m. – Parade begins on Washington in Perry, continues on Main, then down Cortney Hodges to Fairgrounds.

7:00 p.m. – Georgia National Fairgrounds open for food, fun, Kid’s Zone & More.

Dark – Fireworks

Free


Plains


Plains, Trains & Fireworks*

Downtown

Plains, Georgia

June 29, 2019

5:00 p.m. Events get underway with activities, food and more.

Dark Fireworks over Jimmy Carter’s hometown!

FREE


The Rock


Celebrate America*

The Rock Ranch

5020 Barnesville Hwy

The Rock, Georgia

2:00 p.m. Gates open for food, fun, zip lines ($12.75 and $8) and a 50 foot rock wall ($5) and more.

Dark Fireworks

General Admission: $14.99 per person plus tax. After 6 p.m. $25 per car.


Tifton


Wiregrass Freedom Festival*

Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village

1392 Whiddon Mill Rd.

Tifton, Georgia

June 29, 2019

9:00 a.m. Activities Begin

4:00 p.m. Activities End

NOTE: No fireworks at this event but is a great way to enjoy an old-fashioned 4th of July festival. Admission for the day is $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $5 for children 5 – 16 years of age, and free for children under five.

More Information: Call the Country Store at (229) 391-5205






July 1, 2019 (Monday)



Atlanta


Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration*

Stone Mountain Park

Atlanta, Georgia

July 1, 2019

9:30 p.m. Lasershow followed by Fireworks (each night) (Voted Best in Atlanta)

Park Admission Charged



July 2, 2019 (Tuesday)



Atlanta


Fantastic Fourth Celebration*

Stone Mountain Park

Atlanta, GA July 2, 2019

9:30 p.m. Lasershow followed by Fireworks

Admission Charged


Donalsonville


Fireworks At The ‘Nole 2019 *

Seminole State Park

7870 State Park Drive

Donalsonville, Georgia

July 2, 2019

10:00 a.m. Park open for fun by the water all day.

9:30 p.m. Fireworks

Parking Fee $5



JULY 3, 2019 (WEDNESDAY)



Atlanta


Coca-Cola July 4th Fest*

Six Flags Over Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

July 3, 2019 – July 6, 2019

Dark Fireworks

Admission Charged


Atlanta


Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration*

Stone Mountain Park

Atlanta, Georgia

July 3, 2019

9:30 p.m. Lasershow followed by Fireworks (each night) (Voted Best in Atlanta)

Admission charged.


Augusta

(See Fort Gordon)


Duluth


Duluth Celebrates America *

Duluth Town Green

Duluth, Georgia

July 3, 2019

5:30 p.m. Music, Food Trucks, Fun, and Activities.

Dark Fireworks


Fort Gordon


Independence Celebration at Fort Gordon*

Barton Field at Fort Gordon

Augusta, Georgia

July 3, 2019

5:00 p.m. Food, entertainment, kiddie carnival & more!

Dark Fireworks

Free


Kennesaw


Star-Spangled Spectacular*

Downtown Kennesaw

Kennesaw, Georgia

July 3, 2019

5:30 p.m. Event begins with music and more.

9:30 p.m. Fireworks

Admission Free


Madison


Annual Independence Day Concert and Picnic *

Bill Wood Park (formerly Heritage Park)

441 Bypass at Buckhead Road

Madison, Georgia

July 3, 2019

7:00 p.m. Concert on front lawn of the Cultural Center

Dark Fireworks


Milledgeville


Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration *

Central Georgia Technical College Campus

Milledgeville, Georgia

Dark Fireworks

Suggested viewing areas are Walter B. Williams Park and the Board of Education Parking Lot.


Rome


Patriotic Party at the Park*

Ridge Ferry Park

282 Riverside Parkway

Rome, Georgia

July 3, 2019

3:00 p.m. Registration for games open. Vendors open.

5:30 p.m. Hula hoop Contest FREE

7:00 p.m. Music

9:50 p.m. Fireworks


Stone Mountain

(See Atlanta)


Tallapoosa


Fourth of July Fireworks *

Helton Howland Memorial Park

2853 US-78

Tallapoosa, Georgia

Dark Fireworks

Picnic baskets are welcome.

Free


Thomson


Freedom Blast *

210 Railroad Street

Thomson, Georgia

7:00 p.m. Events begin with music, fun, food & more.

Dark Fireworks

Note: Bring chairs or blankets to sit on.


Villa Rica


Annual July 3rd Fireworks Display Extravaganza *

Villa Rica Civil Center and Sports Complex (V-Plex)

Villa Rica, Georgia

July 3, 2019

5 p.m. Food, fun, and face painting. Bring chairs.

Dark Fireworks Free


Warner Robins


Independence Day Concert and Fireworks *

McConnell Talbert Stadium (the MAC)

401 S Davis Dr.

Warner Robins, Georgia

6:00 p.m. Gates open for concert featuring the band Better Than Ezra!

Dark Fireworks


Washington


Freedom Fireworks Extravaganza *

On the Square Washington, Georgia

July 3, 2019

6:00 -10:00 p.m. Activities begin with food, live entertainment and more.

Sunset Fireworks

Free






JULY 4, 2019 (THURSDAY)



Acworth


4th of July Celebration*

Cauble Park

Acworth, Georgia

July 4, 2019

4:00 p.m. Concert and other activities.

5:30 p.m. Live music.

7:00 p.m. Live Music.

Dark Fireworks

FREE


Albany


Downtown Concert and Fireworks*

Riverfront Park/Ray Charles Plaza

Albany, Georgia

5:00 p.m. Gates open for live music, food and more!

9:30 p.m. Fireworks

Free


Alpharetta


July 4th Fireworks and Festival*

Wills Park

1825 Old Milton Parkway

Alpharetta, Georgia

July 4, 2019

6:00 p.m. Music, Food and Fun

Dark Fireworks

Admission: Free


Athens

Oconee 4th of July Fireworks*

Epps Bridge Centre

1791 Oconee Connector

Athens, Georgia

Dark Fireworks

Free


Atlanta


Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration *

Stone Mountain Park

Atlanta, Georgia

July 4, 2019

9:30 p.m. Lasershow followed by Fireworks (Voted Best in Atlanta)

Admission Charged


Atlanta


Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular *

Centennial Park

Atlanta, Georgia

July 4, 2019

Dark Fireworks


Atlanta


Coca-Cola July 4th Fest*

Six Flags Over Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

July 3, 2019 – July 6, 2019

Dark Fireworks

Admission Charged


Atlanta


Papa Johns Pizza Fireworks Extravaganza*

Atlanta Motor Speedway

Hampton, Georgia

6:00 p.m. Gates open for racing and more.

Dark One of metro Atlanta’s largest fireworks displays!

Admission Adults, $10. Kids under 5 admitted free.


Augusta


Augusta’s Independence Day Celebration*

Augusta Common

836 Reynolds St.

Augusta, Georgia

4:00 p.m. Kid Zone, live entertainment, funnel cake and patriotic merchandise.

Dark Fireworks


Bainbridge


July 4th Celebration *

Earl May Boat Basin

100 Boat Basin Circle

Bainbridge, Georgia

July 4, 2019

5:00p.m. More music, Fun and Entertainment

Dark Fireworks

FREE


Blairsville


Independence Day Fireworks *

Meeks Park

11 Pool Lane

Blairsville, Georgia

July 4, 2019

9:30 p.m. Fireworks


Blue Ridge


Fireworks over Lake Blue Ridge*

Best viewed from: Morganton Point Recreation Area, Lake Blue Ridge Dam, or area by the “tower in the lake,” The Lake Blue Ridge Marina, boat in Lake Blue Ridge near the dam

Blue Ridge, Georiga

8:30 p.m. – Be in position for the show

Dark - Fireworks


Braselton


Celebrate Braselton

4th of July Festival *

Braselton Park

126 Harrison Street

Braselton, Georgia

July 4, 2019

5:00 p.m. Food, entertainment and more.

6:00 p.m. Parade

Dark Fireworks


Brunswick

Old Fashioned Fourth of July *

Mary Ross Waterfront Park

Brunswick, Georgia

July 4, 2019

7:00 p.m. Music, food, sack races, and old-fashioned games.

9:00 p.m. Fireworks


Buford


Star Spangled Fourth *

Mall of Georgia

3333 Buford Drive

Buford, Georgia

July 4, 2019

5:00 p.m. Events begin with food, kid zone and live concerts.

Dark (9:35p.m.) Fireworks

Post fireworks Movie under the stars


Callaway Gardens


July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party*

Callaway Gardens

Pine Mountain, Georgia

July 4, 2019

9:00 a.m. Gardens and beach open.

3:00 p.m. FSU Flying Circus performance, food and fun.

Dark Fireworks

Admission charged


Canton


Fourth of July Celebration *

Riverstone Parkway

Canton, Georgia

July 4, 2019

5:00 p.m. Parade

6:00 p.m. Concert

Dusk Fireworks (bring chairs and grills)


Carrollton

July 4th Concert and Fireworks*

Carrollton City Schools Complex

Carrollton, Georgia

July 4, 2019

10 a.m. 4th of July People’s Parade through downtown Carrolton.

8:30 p.m. Concert by Carroll Symphony Orchestra on Front Lawn of Elementary School.

Dark Fireworks


Cartersville


July 4th Celebration at Dellinger Park*

Dellinger Park

100 Pine Grove Rd.

Cartersville, Georgia

10:00 a.m. Food, Music, Entertainment.

Dark Fireworks

Free but $5 per vehicle for parking.


Columbus


The Phenix City fireworks can be viewed from along the River Walk at dark.


Cordele


Fireworks on the Flint*

Georgia Veterans State Park

2459 US Highway 280 West

Cordele, Georgia

July 4, 2918

Dark Fireworks


Covington

Stars and Stripes Fest 2019*

2101 Clark Street

Covington, Georgia

2:00 p.m. Activities begin with food, fun, activities and more.

9:30 p.m. Fireworks


Cumming


July 4th Celebration*

Cumming Fairgrounds

235 Castleberry Road

Cumming, Georgia

July 4, 2019

8:30 p.m. Dance competition

9:30 p.m. Fireworks.

Admission: $5 for ages 12 and up.

(Annual Steam Engine Parade on July 4 at 10 a.m.)


Dahlonega


4th of July Family Fun Day*

13 S. Park Street

Dahlonega, Georgia

July 4, 2019

8:00 a.m. Firecracker 5k

9:00 a.m. Events begin with a special ceremony

11:00 a.m. Parade

Dark Fireworks (The University North Georgia drill field)

Free


Douglas


Light up the Sky over Jardine*

Jardine Stadium

600 Van Davis Rd.

Douglas, Georgia

July 4, 2019

4:00 p.m. Live Entertainment, Food, Vendors & More.

Dark Fireworks

FREE


Douglasville


Party in the Park & 4th of July Fireworks*

Hunter Park

Douglasville, Georgia

10:00 a.m. Parade down Church Street

11:00 a.m. Party in the Park

Dark Fireworks


Dublin


July 4th Blast featuring Scott Brantley*

Southern Pines Park

575 Southern Pines Road

Dublin Georgia

6:00 p.m. Live music, activities, food and more.

Dark Fireworks

Admission: Free (Splash Pad $2)


East Point


Independence Day Hometown Celebration*

2757 Main Street

East Point, Georgia

July 4, 2019

3:00 p.m. Activities, food, fun and music.

Dark Fireworks


Ellijay


July 4th Downtown*

Downtown Ellijay

Ellijay, Georgia

July 4, 2019

10:00 a.m. Food, Entertainment, Contests and More

6:00p.m. Parade

Dark Fireworks

Free


Fitzgerald


4th of July Celebration*

Paulk Park

146 Paulk Park Lane

Fitzgerald, Georgia

4:00 p.m. Food, fun and more!

Dark Fireworks

Admission: Free


Gainesville


4th of July Celebration at Laurel Park *

3100 Old Cleveland Highway

Gainesville, Georgia

July 4, 2019

9:00 am Live Music, Food and more. Proceeds benefit the American Legion Post 7.

Dark Fireworks

Admission: $5.00 per car


Grovetown


Boom in the Park*

Patriots Park

Grovetown, Georgia

July 4, 2019

4:00 p.m. Food, fun and activities.

Dark Fireworks

Free (Some rides may charge)


Hampton


Papa Johns Pizza Fireworks Extravaganza*

Atlanta Motor Speedway

Hampton, Georgia

6:00 p.m. Gates open for racing and more.

Dark One of metro Atlanta’s largest fireworks displays!

Admission Adults, $10. Kids under 5 admitted free.


Helen


Annual 4th of July Fireworks *

8016 Main Street

Helen, Georgia

July 4, 2019

Dark Fireworks

FREE


Hiawassee


4th of July Fireworks at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds*

1311 Music Hall Road

Hiawassee, Georgia

July 4, 2019

9:45 p.m. Fireworks


Jekyll Island


Independence Day Celebration *

Great Dunes Park

Jekyll Island, Georgia

9:00 a.m. Parade (National Historic Landmark District)

9:00 p.m. Fireworks

Grab a spot along the beach between the Holiday Inn Resort and the Days Inn & Suites.


Lilburn


Sparkle in the Park *

Lilburn City Park

76 Main Street

Lilburn, Georgia

July 4, 2019

5:30 p.m. Live Music, Entertainment, Children’s Activities

Dark Fireworks

FREE


Macon


Sparks over the Park Fireworks *

Lake Tobesofkee

Macon, Georgia

All Day Lake and beaches open for fun

6:00 p.m. Entertainment begins

9:15 p.m. Fireworks

$5 per carload


Marietta


Fourth in the Park *

Glover Park – Marietta Square

Marietta, Georgia

July 4, 2019

10:00 a.m. Marietta Freedom Parade, Food, Arts and Crafts, Carnival, Music

Dark Fireworks


Pine Mountain


July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party*

Callaway Gardens

Pine Mountain, Georgia

July 4, 2019

9:00 a.m. Gardens and beach open.

3:00 p.m. Mini-golf, basketball, ping pong, Flying Trapeze, the Spider Jump, paddle boats.

Dark Fireworks

Admission charged


Powder Springs


Independence Day Celebration *

3899 Brownsville Rd

Powder Springs, Georgia

July 4, 2019

4:00 p.m. Face painting, bouncy houses, cartoon characters, and dance party.

Dark Fireworks

FREE


Roswell


4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza*

Roswell High School Football Field

11595 King Rd

Roswell, Georgia

July 4, 2019

5:30 p.m. Kids Zone, Inflatables, Carnival, Games & Prizes, Food & Music

6:00 p.m. Band on Stage

Dark Fireworks

Admission: Free (Carnival admission charged), bring blankets & chairs! No dogs please.


St. Marys


Independence Celebration *

St. Marys Historic Waterfront

St. Marys, Georgia

July 4, 2019

9:00 a.m. Festival begins with Events, Food, Music, Entertainment and More.

Dark Fireworks over the St. Marys River

Free


St. Simons Island


Fireworks at Neptune Park *

Neptune Park

529 Beachview Drive

St. Simons Island, Georgia

July 4, 2019

9:00 p.m. Fireworks (Visible along the beaches)

Admission: Free (Bring a chair and arrive early)


Savannah


River Street Fourth of July Celebration *

Historic River Street

Savannah, Georgia

July 4, 2019

4:00 p.m. Music, Food and more.

Dark Fireworks


Sky Valley


July 4th at Sky Valley *

Sky Valley, Georgia

July 4, 2019 6:00 p.m. Events begin

Dark Fireworks (Bring chairs or blankets)


Statesboro


Firecracker Fest Fireworks*

Mill Creek Park

Statesboro, Georgia

July 4, 2019 5:00 p.m. Food, fun and activities

9:00 p.m. Fireworks


Thomasville


4th of July Celebration and Fireworks *

Downtown Thomasville

301 West Jackson Street

Thomasville, Georgia

July 4, 2019

6:30 p.m. Music, face painting, and bubble machines.

Dark Fireworks

FREE


Tybee Island

Fourth of July Fireworks on the Pier *

Tybee Island Pier

Tybrisa Street and Strand Avenue

Tybee Island, Georgia

July 4, 2019

Dark Fireworks (visible all along the beach).

Admission: Free


Valdosta


Light Up the Sky*

Wild Adventures Theme Park

3766 Old Clyattville Rd.

Valdosta, Georgia

July 4, 2019

Dark Fireworks

Admission Charged.


Watkinsville


Oconee July 4th Spectacular *

Epps Bridge Centre

Watkinsville, Georgia

July 4, 2019

9:30 p.m. Fireworks

FREE


Waycross


City of Waycross

Fourth of July Celebration*

Memorial Stadium

515 Harrison Street

Waycross, Georgia

3:00 p.m. Fun, food, entertainment & activities

Dark Fireworks

FREE


Woodstock


July 4th Celebration *

Downtown Woodstock and Woodstock City Park

Hwy 92 near 575 (Target Shopping Center)

Woodstock, Georgia

July 4, 2019

10:00 a.m. Parade, Food, Fun

Dark Fireworks (Woodstock City Park)



JULY 5, 2019 (FRIDAY)



Atlanta


Coca-Cola July 4th Fest*

Six Flags Over Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

July 3, 2019 – July 6, 2019

Dark Fireworks

Admission Charged


McCaysville


Fireworks from the top of Tater Hill*

Visible from most of the downtown area.

McCaysville, Georgia

July 5, 2019

9:30 p.m. Fireworks

(Events in the surrounding area throughout the day)

Free



JULY 6, 2019 (SATURDAY)



Atlanta


Coca-Cola July 4th Fest*

Six Flags Over Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

July 3, 2019 – July 6, 2019

Dark Fireworks

Admission Charged


Auburn


Auburn Independence Day Celebration*

Downtown Area

Auburn, Georgia

July 6, 2019*

5:00 p.m. Entertainment, family fun, food and more.

9:30 p.m. Fireworks

Free



JULY 7, 2019 (SUNDAY)



Clayton (Lake Burton)


Lake Burton Fireworks*

Lake Burton (near south end of Billy Goat Island)

Clayton, Georgia

9:30 p.m. Boat-accessible fireworks.


Jonesboro


Summer Concert Series & Fireworks*

Lee Street Park

Jonesboro, Georgia

July 7, 2019

7:00 p.m.

Earth, Wind & Fire tribute concert & much more!

Dark Fireworks

Free


McRae


God and Country Festival and Fireworks *

Telfair Recreational Complex

408 E. Oak Street

McRae, Georgia

July 7, 2019

7:00 p.m. Food, Entertainment and More

Dark Fireworks



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