On the night of July 4, the skies above Atlanta will ignite into vibrant colors and shake with wonderful explosions as the country celebrates its Independence Day. Malls, parks, hotels and streets will be packed with patrons as they immerse themselves in the holiday spirit with … well … spirits as well as barbecue and, of course, fireworks.
Take a look at the best places to the best 4th of July fireworks in metropolitan Atlanta. But remember: wherever you go, get there early so that you can snatch up the prime viewing spots.
Centennial Olympic Park: illuminate the skies over Downtown Atlanta with vibrant firework displays each Fourth of July. Enjoy food and fun from 6 p.m. until night at Centennial Olympic Park, or
Turner Field: Celebrate with America’s Pastime by rooting on the Braves at Turner Field.
East Point: And just south of downtown, East Point’s Salute to the Red, White, & Blue Hometown Celebration, features a carnival, fireworks and more.
Stone Mountain: Celebrate in red, white and blue at the best place in Atlanta to see fireworks FOUR nights in a row. Atlanta’s largest Fourth of July celebration explodes with excitement at Stone Mountain Park with the Fantastic Fourth.
Fourth of July – Callaway
July 3 – 5, 2015
82 miles SE
July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party has beach activities, live music, a circus, and fireworks (July 4) at Robin Lake Beach at Callaway Gardens.
Fireworks viewing – aquarium
July 4, 2015
0.5 miles NW
Two versions:
Red White & Brew includes beer, a BBQ buffet, and live music in the ballroom, plus fireworks watching from atop the Georgia Aquarium parking deck. Red White & View is a family version.
Fireworks viewing – Ventanas
July 4, 2015 (7:30 to 11:30 p.m.)
0.6 miles NW
Watch fireworks in Olympic Park from the rooftop of Ventanas with a buffet, drinks, and DJ at Red White & Booze.
Discount tickets $29.
Fourth of July – at the malls
July 4, 2015
8 miles NE
4th of July at Lenox Square Mall begins at 6 p.m. with family-friendly live music, food vendors, and a kids’ zone, followed by fireworks at 9:40 p.m. Free.
Fabulous Fourth at Mall of Georgia features family-friendly activities and live music at 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk, and then a movie in Buford. Free
Third of July – Norcross
July 3, 2015
19 miles NE
Red White & BOOM! features food vendors, kids’ inflatables, a Springsteen tribute band in the evening, and fireworks at dusk Friday in Lillian Webb Park.
Zombie escape
July 3 – 12, 2015 (also June)
14 miles NE
You and 11 others are
Trapped in a Room with a Zombie on a growing chain, with only 1 hour to solve clues and escape, in Tucker. Discount tickets $20.
Fourth of July – Marietta
July 4, 2015
19 miles NW
The
Fourth of July Celebration features a parade, live concerts, museum tours, arts & crafts, food, carnival games, and fireworks at Marietta Square. Free.
Source: Atlanta.net, events12.com
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