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2021 4th of July Fireworks & Celebrations - Canton, Woodstock, Cumming

Family Friendly Festivities in Canton, Woodstock, Cumming and Surrounding Atlanta Areas

By Amie Esposito, Publisher - Canton- Woodstock-Cumming Macaroni Kid June 1, 2021
The 4th of July is one of my family's favorite holidays. It's filled with fun, energy, laughter, lights, music and more! While this year may look a bit different with so much being canceled/closed, we've found some local festivities your family can still enjoy.

Below are celebrations you and your family will enjoy all around Canton, Woodstock, Cumming and surrounding Atlanta areas!  I'll add more as I find them. Know of a 4th of July celebration that I missed? Email me the details amiee@macaronikid.com

***PLEASE NOTE: This event listing is informational only. Please evaluate your family's health carefully before attending any public events and please follow all mask and social distancing requirements as necessary.


Saturday, June 26th 

Ball Ground-  4th of July Fireworks
Music, Craft Vendors, Food 
Fireworks start around 9:30pm 

Hiram - RED WHITE & BOOM!  
6pm-10pm  Food, activities, live music and fireworks!

Friday, July 2nd 


Halcyon at Forsyth  July 4th Weekend at Halcyon (JUL 2 AT 6 PM – JUL 4 AT 10 PM) 
July 2nd Family Dance Party - Patriotic Theme! DJ - Dancing - Games - Giveaways

Lawrenceville - Prelude to the 4th 
5-10PM Enjoy food trucks, drinks, music and more. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks finale at dusk.


Saturday, July 3rd 
Cumming - Annual Steam Engine Parade & Celebration
10AM -10 PM The 4th of July Steam Engine Parade will take place at 10AM and proudly showcase a unique collection of steam engines, antique cars, marching bands, local ball teams, firetrucks, celebrities and much more! It is truly an experience you will never forget, so load up some lawn chairs and bring the kids for an entire day of excitement!  The Cumming Fairgrounds celebration will feature various live music, food, vendors, contests and spectacular fireworks display along with an all age dance contest immediately after the fireworks. Bring your blanket, set out on the lawn and enjoy the festivities.

Dahlonega - July 4th Celebration 
11:00AM: Patriotic Parade through Downtown Dahlonega
11:00AM – 5:00PM: Fun Zone in Hancock Park, Bouncy Houses & Other Inflatable Games

Halcyon at Forsyth  July 4th Weekend at Halcyon (JUL 2 AT 6 PM – JUL 4 AT 10 PM) 
July 3rd  6 - 9 pm Live Music in the Green with Jon Lorentz

Kennesaw - CITY OF KENNESAW'S SALUTE TO AMERICA 
12pm-10pm. Fireworks at 9:30pm. Enjoy fireworks, music, games, food, prizes, live entertainment and kids activities.

Milton/Crabapple -Crabapple Community Association's 4th of July Walking Parade  
Crabapple 9AM- 12PM. A long-standing Crabapple tradition grows! Come wearing your red, white & blue! Decorate your wagons and bikes and enjoy crafts, music, and more! The short walking parade around the lake will begin at 10:00 am and will be led by a City of Milton fire truck. Leashed pets are welcome to join in the fun

Marietta -  Marietta Fourth in the Park! 
City of Marietta's 4th In The Park Celebration begins Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 10:00am and includes a parade, free live concerts, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games and fireworks finale

Duluth - Duluth Celebrates America 
5:30-10:00pm Celebrate Independence Day with us on July 3! Enjoy a fabulous fireworks display, live music, food trucks,  and more on Duluth Town Green from 5:30-10:00pm.


Sunday, July 4th 
Canton - City of Canton 4th of July Fireworks
The American Legion - Canton Post hosts Patriotic Parade in Downtown Canton, starting at 3 p.m.
Fireworks at Dusk - parking is available all around the Riverstone Shopping Center area

Halcyon at Forsyth  July 4th Weekend at Halcyon (JUL 2 AT 6 PM – JUL 4 AT 10 PM) 
July 4th  8:45 am - 10 am Run, White & Blue 5/10K with North GA Running
11 am - 2 pm Live Music in the Green with Jeremy Keen
3 pm - 10 pm Band Party at Hobnob with Live bands, patio bar, food specials, free entry

Alpharetta - July 4th Festivities and Fireworks at Wills Park 
Dusk: The fireworks display begins at dusk! 

Roswell - 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza 
Begins at 5:30 PM Live music, entertainment, and food trucks. Bring your chairs and blankets to spread out at one of several fireworks viewing areas throughout the park. Fireworks will start at sunset.

Acworth - 4th of July Concert & Fireworks 
July 4th, live music and fireworks take place at Cauble Park.  Live music will start at 5:30 p.m.  Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. (subject to change depending on weather).

Blue Ridge - 4th of July Fireworks at Lake Blue Ridge
Fireworks will be held at Lake Blue Ridge Dam at Dusk

Blairsville - 4th of July Fireworks at Meeks Park

Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Dahlonega - July 4th Fireworks
Dusk - Firework Show at Iron Mountain Resort


Powder Springs
- SpringsFest   
Festivities to start at 12pm with Game Trucks Kids Corner Face Painting Bouncy Houses, Food Trucks Caterers Live Music Live Performances DJ, Handmade Goods Artisan Vendors Local Vendors, and Fireworks Spectacular!

Snellville - Star-Spangled Snellville
4:00-10:00PM  Family-friendly entertainment, including the tastes and smells of some of your favorite festival foods along with a large playground of inflatables, the KAHUNA water slide, train rides, rock wall, shoot the hoop and 9-hole mini-golf will be available throughout the day. Ride as often as you like with an all-day band for only $10. 

Covington - Fireworks on the 4th 2021 
Join us as we celebrate America together on the Covington Square!


Monday, July 5th 

Woodstock - July 4th Parade, Festival & Fireworks Spectacular (HELD ON JULY 5TH!!) 
Downtown Woodstock Parade at 10AM, Festival 11AM- 3PM celebrations will include food vendors as well as arts and crafts vendors. There will also be games and activities for children and a DJ as well. Fireworks at dusk (roughly 9PM). 

Dunwoody - Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade 
9AM The annual Fourth of July Parade will be featuring marching bands, floats, clowns, animals and local celebrities.

PAID EVENTS

July 2-4th - Coca-Cola® July 4th Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia - Austell
Coca-Cola July 4th Fest has everything you need for a star-spangled visit: Enjoy fireworks, rides, discounted tickets and more when you celebrate Coca-Cola July 4th Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia, where our special fireworks show lights up the sky nightly.

July 4th - 4th of July Celebration! The Children's Museum of Atlanta - Atlanta
Salute our country by exploring special July 4th activities at Children's Museum of Atlanta. Included with general admission, free for members, $15.95 Adults & Children 2 and up.

July 3rd & 4th - Independence Day Celebration -Lanier World 
Celebrate our nation's birthday with us! It's the perfect time to come ride the water slides, dip your toes in the lake, build a sandcastle along our pristine beach, and soak up the sun at LanierWorld! There will be patriotic food and drink specials and fireworks! This is an Independence Day celebration you won't want to miss!

July 2nd - 4th -July 4TH Star Spangled Beach Party at Callaway Gardens-  Pine Mountain
The celebration begins early and lasts well into the night at our annual July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party at Robin Lake Beach. Enjoy outdoor adventures, beach access, delicious food and drink specials, fireworks displays, or just take it all in and relax on the shore of Robin Lake. End each evening with a bang and experience our spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza and make it a weekend to remember.

July 1st - 5th - Stone Mountain Fantastic Fourth Celebration - Stone Mountain
Enjoy a day full of adventure with great family attractions and live entertainment, then stay into the evening to experience the Lasershow Spectacular presented by the Georgia Office of Highway Safety followed by the exact same patriotic fireworks finale each night of the celebration! Reservations for the Lasershow Spectacular are required, so make yours now!