ATLANTA — Fireworks, freedom, and a good time. That’s Atlanta’s July Fourth in a nutshell.
With so much to do and so much to see, there’s no need to take the back-streets -- unless you’re avoiding traffic.
Here’s a rundown of events planned around the metro Atlanta area for the July Fourth holiday:
An Atlanta tradition, Look Up Atlanta is the renamed version of the classic Centennial Olympic Park light show. It sparks up at 5 p.m. on July 1.
Now running for its 54th year, the AJC Peachtree Road Race will sprint into action for thousands of viewers and competitors on July 4. Athletes, fans, and friends will run from Peachtree Road at Lenox Square Mall to Piedmont Park, starting at 8:30 a.m.
Stone Mountain’s Fantastic Fourth Celebration
Every day from July 1 through July 5, Stone Mountain Park is launching fireworks from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
From 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the Arbor Place Mall is hosting a July Fourth celebration.
Patriotic Patio Party at the Distillery of Modern Art
Head on out to the distillery on July 4 for a family-friendly firework show, starting at 6 p.m.
Down in Sugar Hill on July 3, there’ll be fireworks, food trucks, and a free concert at Robinson Park starting at 6 p.m.
Starting at 6 p.m. on July 4, the Pied Piper Parade, Concert, and Fireworks kicks off at the Decatur Visitors Center.
Marietta isn’t slouching when it comes to July Fourth celebrations. Glover Park will have events all day starting at 10 a.m.
Roswell is holding its own firework fest on July 4 at Roswell Area Park, starting at 6 p.m.