Photo by Jennifer Mestre
Looking for the perfect venue to celebrate the nation’s independence this year? The following are a few options around the city to watch fireworks, have a picnic with family and friends, see some entertainment and be proud of being an American:
Centennial Olympic Park
The park offers free festivities all day, concluding with a fireworks spectacular provided by Airtran Airways. Children’s activities are from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. and include arts and crafts, face painting, inflatables, stilt walkers and more. Celebrity guests will be Chef Sara Moulton as well as the Q100 radio personalities. Free musical entertainment begins at 5 p.m. The headliners for the evening are 911 band, Edens Edge and Smithereens. Marta is strongly encouraged for transportation. Click here for more information.
Lenox Square Mall
The “Legendary 4th of July Fireworks and Fun” is reputed to be the largest fireworks display in the Southeast. Festivities begin at 12 p.m. and include activities for the whole family, such as live musical entertainment and a “Kid Zone.” The featured bands for the evening are Party on the Moon and City Heat. Mall stores and restaurants will be open from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., with the musical entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at approximately 9:40 p.m. Click here for more information.
Stone Mountain Park
The “Fantastic Fourth Celebration” at Stone Mountain is a must-see for the whole family. The park offers outdoor activities including a new ropes course, golf, a scenic train ride, the Summit Skyride, the Antebellum Plantation and Farmyard, museums and the Lasershow Spectacular. Park attractions will open at 10 a.m. on July 3, 4 and 5. Each evening, immediately following the lasershow, there will be a spectacular fireworks display. Vehicle entry to the park is $10 for a one day permit or $35 for an annual permit. No free park re-entry is allowed. The lasershow begins at 9:30 p.m. For more information about Stone Mountain Park, click here.
Six Flags over Georgia
Enjoy the thrills of the park’s roller coaster rides as well as an all-you-can-eat buffet style Fourth of July picnic on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Prices are available on the Six Flags website. Park hours on July 4 are 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Click here for more information.
Lake Lanier Islands Resort
The resort offers water attractions such as the exciting FunDunker, Wild Waves and numerous waterslides. The lake also has a half mile white sandy beach, the best spot to watch North Georgia’s largest fireworks display, which will be presented at dark. After 3 p.m. fireworks pricing for Beach and WaterPark admission is $14.99 per person. After 7 p.m. fireworks pricing for Beach and WaterPark admission is $10 per person, while the Lake Lanier Islands and Resort gate price is $10 per vehicle. Click here for more information.