If you are looking for things to do on the 4th of July you are in luck because we’ve put together a comprehensive list of 4th of July events happening close to East Cobb. We’ve gathered several ways to celebrate around the East Cobb area with these fun events:

JULY 1

Freedom Celebration at Mount Paran North. Enjoy food trucks (for purchase), a kids’ zone with inflatables, fireworks, and live music. Concert begins at 7:30pm; go early to tailgate! Fireworks at dark. Free. Mount Paran North, 1700 Allgood Road NE, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: https://mountparannorth.com/freedom/

JULY 2

Braves Fourth of July Celebration. After the game Friday night, enjoy post-game Friday night fireworks. Then on Sunday, arrive early to the Independence Day celebration game because the first 3,000 kids age 14 and under through the gate get a mini Ronald Acuna Jr. bobblehead. Truist Park,  755 Battery Ave SE,  Atlanta/Cobb 30339. https://www.mlb.com/braves/ballpark

JULY 2 – 4

Coca-Cola July 4th Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia. If there was ever a time to celebrate the thrill of freedom, this is it! Six Flags July 4th Fest, brought to you by Coca-Cola, is a top-down, bring-on-the-thrills, light-up-the-sky celebration of summer’s biggest holiday. Say Happy Birthday America with screamin’ rides, spectacular fireworks, and ice-cold Coca-Cola. July 4th weekend at Six Flags Over Georgia will be a blast! Six Flags July 4th Fest will feature “Sounds of Summer,” nightly fireworks July 2 – 4, nightly VIP Hurricane Harbor catered event, Coke in-park activations, and premium giveaways, socially shareable moments, photo ops, live DJ, and more! https://www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia/events/coca-cola-july-4th-fest-9

JULY 3

Salute To America hosted by the City of Kennesaw. A pre-Independence Day celebration, features two stages of live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Fireworks begin at dark.6-10pm. Downtown Kennesaw. Fireworks begin at dark. Free admission. Historic Train Depot, 2828 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw. More info: 770-422-9714 or https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/salutetoamerica/

JULY 4

4th In The Park Celebration.  Parade starts 10am at Roswell Street Baptist Church, 774 Roswell Street SE, Marietta, and ends at Marietta Square/Glover Park. Followed by concerts, museum tours, arts and crafts show, food and carnival games. Fireworks at dark. Free. Glover Park, 50 N Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5601 or https://www.mariettaga.gov/194/Fourth-of-July-Celebration

JULY 4

4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza. Live music, entertainment, and food trucks. Bring your chairs and blankets to spread out at one of several fireworks viewing areas throughout the park. Entertainment 6:00. Fireworks will start at sunset. Free. Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. More info: https://www.roswellgov.com/government/departments/recreation-parks-historic-cultural-affairs/news-events/july-fourth-fireworks-extravaganza

JULY 4

July 4th Concert presented by Acworth Business Association and the City of Acworth. Fireworks Live music will start at 5:30pm. Fireworks will begin at dark. Food vendors will be on site. Free admission. Parking pass and tables available for event. Residents: $50; Non-residents: $70. Parking without a pass is available in downtown. Lake Acworth Beach at Cauble Park, 4425 Beach Street, Acworth. More info: 770-917–1234 or http://acworthtourism.org/events/july-4th-concert-and-fireworks/

JULY 4

Fireworks in Alpharetta. Celebrate our great nation with your family under the stars watching a brilliant display of fireworks at dusk. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic. Charcoal grills prohibited; propane grills allowed with a permit. Free. 7-9pm. Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta. More info: https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/recreation-parks/special-events/july-4th

JULY 4

Powder Springs SpringsFest Celebration featuring Cruise-In Car Show, music, children’s activities, food, and fireworks at dark. 5-10pm. Free admission. Food and beverages for sale. Thurman Springs Park, 4485 Pineview Drive, Powder Springs. More info: 770-943-1666 or https://www.springsfest4th.com/

JULY 4

Stars & Stripes Fireworks at City Springs.  Lawn opens at 4pm. Electric Avenue, called America’s Greatest 80s Tribute Band, will rock the City Green with the MTV experience.  Music begins at 7:30pm. Fireworks will light the night sky beginning at 9:30pm. Bring your own picnic or purchase from food trucks. Food trucks open at 6pm.  Only alcoholic beverages sold on site are allowed.  Tents and personal sparklers are not permitted. Free admission. City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. More info: https://www.visitsandysprings.org/event/stars-and-stripes/4923/

JULY 4

Dunwoody 4th Of July Parade. Featuring marching bands, local celebrities, and floats. Parade starts at 9am at the intersection of Mt. Vernon Road and Jett Ferry Road (West side of the street), follows west on Mt. Vernon to Dunwoody Village at 5483 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. Spectators are encouraged to set up chairs along Mt. Vernon and Dunwoody Village Parkway. This year’s theme: Parade of Stars. Free. More info: 770-624-4825 or https://dunwoodyga.org/dunwoody-4th-of-july-parade/