July 4, 2018
Wednesday · Independence Day

Headliners

10:00 amJuly 4th Star Spangled Beach Party Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain. At Robin Lake Beach, the celebration begins early and lasts well into the night. Highlights include beach...
10:00 amMarietta's Fourth in the Park Marietta Square. Start the day with the Freedom Parade. Then stay for the festival featuring more than 80 craft vendors, a Kids... 770-794-5601
10:30 am-
10:15 pm
Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration Stone Mountain Park. The AJC readers have voted Stone Mountain Park as the best place in Atlanta to enjoy fireworks during the... 770-498-5690
3:00 pmAnnual Star Spangled Fourth Mall of Georgia, Buford. The event offers fun activities for the entire family including children's rides and inflatables, live music...
5:30 pmAnnual Roswell 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza The party starts with live music performances, food trucks, carinval games and a Kids Zone followed by a terrific fireworks display around 9:30...
6:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Fourth of July Celebration International Plaza at Georgia World Congress Center. Centennnial Olympic Park's Fireworks Spectacular, a fireworks display synchronized...
6:00 pm-
10:00 pm
July 4th Festivities and Fireworks Wills Park, Alpharetta. The spectacular fireworks display begins at dusk! Children's activities (fees for inflatable & activities)... 678-297-6173
7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Red, White & Brew Georgia Aquarium. Shell-ebrate Fourth of July with unlimited beer and cider sampling, BBQ dinner, live music and views of the beluga whales...
7:00 pm-
10:30 pm
Sandy Springs Stars and Stripes Fireworks Celebration Pack a picnic, bring the entire family and enjoy an evening under the stars. The celebration starts with a live music performance... 770-730-5600
Coca-Cola July 4th Fest Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell. Each night, Six Flags Over Georgia will be honoring the annual Independence Day tradition with an amazing...

Festivals

10:00 amJuly 4th Star Spangled Beach Party Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain. At Robin Lake Beach, the celebration begins early and lasts well into the night. Highlights include beach...
10:00 amMarietta's Fourth in the Park Marietta Square. Start the day with the Freedom Parade. Then stay for the festival featuring more than 80 craft vendors, a Kids... 770-794-5601
10:30 am-
10:15 pm
Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration Stone Mountain Park. The AJC readers have voted Stone Mountain Park as the best place in Atlanta to enjoy fireworks during the... 770-498-5690
3:00 pmAnnual Star Spangled Fourth Mall of Georgia, Buford. The event offers fun activities for the entire family including children's rides and inflatables, live music...
5:30 pm-
10:00 pm
Sparkle in the Park Lilburn City Park. A celebration for 4th of July. The event will include a variety of food, children's activities (free ballon artists and...
5:30 pmAnnual Roswell 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza The party starts with live music performances, food trucks, carinval games and a Kids Zone followed by a terrific fireworks display around 9:30...
6:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Fourth of July Celebration International Plaza at Georgia World Congress Center. Centennnial Olympic Park's Fireworks Spectacular, a fireworks display synchronized...
6:00 pm-
10:00 pm
July 4th Festivities and Fireworks Wills Park, Alpharetta. The spectacular fireworks display begins at dusk! Children's activities (fees for inflatable & activities)... 678-297-6173
7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Red, White & Brew Georgia Aquarium. Shell-ebrate Fourth of July with unlimited beer and cider sampling, BBQ dinner, live music and views of the beluga whales...
7:00 pm-
10:30 pm
Sandy Springs Stars and Stripes Fireworks Celebration Pack a picnic, bring the entire family and enjoy an evening under the stars. The celebration starts with a live music performance... 770-730-5600
Coca-Cola July 4th Fest Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell. Each night, Six Flags Over Georgia will be honoring the annual Independence Day tradition with an amazing...

The Arts

10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Ancient Egyptian Art Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. This collection covers the full scope of the Egyptian civilization. View... 404-727-4282
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Art of the Ancient Americas Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. See the over 2,300 pieces of Art work from all three principle cultural centers... 404-727-4282
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Asian Art Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. View the collection of Asian Art work with an emphasis of South Asia. Pieces... 404-727-4282
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Greek and Roman Art Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. View the collections of Greek and Roman Art which include pieces from as early... 404-727-4282
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Works of Art on Paper Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. This exhibit started by the Art History Department of Emory University in... 404-727-4282
10:00 am-
6:00 pm
Bodies - The Exhibition Atlantic Station. An exhibition showcasing preserved human bodies dissected to display bodily systems.
10:00 am-
5:30 pm
Native Lands: Indians and Georgia Atlanta History Center. Learn the history and stories of the state's original inhabitants beginning with the Mississippian peoples and...
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. This exhibit shows the importance of the domesticated animal (cats, lions, dogs and jackals)...

Sports

7:05 pmGwinnett Stripers vs. Norfolk Tides Coolray Field, Lawrenceville. Minor League Baseball Game.

For Children

10:00 am-
6:00 pm
Snack & Learn! Atlanta-Fulton Public Library - Hapeville Branch. Come in and learn with the library staff while having a snack. For ages 3 -10 years old...

Community

9:00 am-
7:30 pm
World of Coca-Cola Tour The World of Coca-Cola. Take a 90-minute tour of the international headquarters of the Coca-Coca Company and its main bottling... 800-676-COKE
12:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Pole Dancing Classes Tips or Taps, Alpharetta. Tips or Taps offer an array of dance classes such as pole dancing, hip hop, and belly dancing. These... 678-224-5699
12:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Chess Anyone?! Atlanta-Fulton Public Library - Hapeville Branch. Play chess with your love ones or friends. The chess game is available... 404-762-4065
The Vault of the Secret Formula Exhibit The World of Coca-Cola. At The Vault of the Secret Formula, visitors will learn about the most closely guarded trade secret... 404-214-0879

Miscellaneous

12:30 pmFountain Show Centennial Olympic Park. Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets... 404-223-4412
3:30 pmFountain Show Centennial Olympic Park. Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets... 404-223-4412
5:00 pm-
6:30 pm
Manager's Reception Country Inn & Suites Atlanta-NW at Windy Hill Road. Beverages and snacks are served in the evening. 770-956-9919
6:30 pmFountain Show Centennial Olympic Park. Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets... 404-223-4412
9:00 pmFountain Show Centennial Olympic Park. Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets... 404-223-4412

Nightlife

5:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Ladies Night at Loca Luna Loca Luna. Free salsa lessons at 8pm and listen to live salsa and merengue music. Half off tapas and well drinks.
8:00 pmFado Pub Quiz Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant. Pub Quiz team trivia. It's free to play with great prizes and a high/low card game for extra cash each week...
9:00 pm-
2:30 am
Latin Wednesdays Tongue & Groove. Learn everything from traditional Salsa to Merengue and more while the resident DJ's spin. Ladies get in free... 404-261-2325
10:00 pmDanny "Mudcat" Dudeck Northside Tavern. Performing live every Wednesday Night. 404-874-8745