The Fourth of July begins with a bang just after dark on Wednesday, July 3rd, in some places nearby.

Here’s a list of many of the best places to watch fireworks.

Celebrate your freedom and the birth of America.  Go watch some fireworks.

Celebrations on July 3rd

Cumming

• Cumming Fairgrounds July 3rd & 4th
• Family fun Wednesday evening with fireworks
• Steam Engine Parade at 10 a.m. Thursday.
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Norcross

• Pre-Fourth Celebration on July 3rd
• Family fun all afternoon in the downtown area.
• At 7:30, The Mike Veal Band goes onstage in Lillian Webb Park!
• Bring your chairs and blankets and plan to hang out for a free concert that goes until dusk when Norcross’ always-awesome fireworks will wow you into the night!
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July 4th Celebrations

Lake Lanier Islands

• Have a fun-filled day at Lake Lanier Islands to celebrate July 4th
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Acworth

• There will be food vendors and fun throughout the day.
• Live music … with “FLASHBACK” at 7:00 p.m.
• Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.
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Alpharetta

• Wills Park
• Grill out, chill out and stay for the fireworks
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Braselton

• Braselton Festival & Parade from 4 PM until 9 PM
• Parade at 6 PM
• Fireworks after dark
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Buford

• Mall of Georgia
• Fireworks, music and a post-fireworks movie on a 55-foot screen.
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• Coolray Field
• Gwinnett Braves game & fireworks
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Dahlonega

• The day begins with a 5k race and ends with fireworks.
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Gainesville

• American Legion Annual Fireworks at Laurel Park on Cleveland Highway
• $5 per car
• Hot dogs and fun in the park all day
• Fireworks after dark
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Helen

• Shop until you drop
• Watch the fireworks on the south side of town, by the tubing companies.
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Marietta

• Fourth in the Park at Marietta Square
• Live music, parade, and fun all day with fireworks to finish off the day.
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Rabun County

• The Dillard House
• Food, fun and fireworks
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 Stone Mountain

• 46th Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration
• $10 park entry fee
• Enjoy the family-friendly fun all day with a patriotic-themed fireworks show following the laser show spectacular.
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 Atlanta

• 54th Annual Legendary Fourth of July Festivities at Lenox Square
• All day event with family friendly activities
• Massive Fireworks Display after dark
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• 4th of July Celebration at Centennial Olympic Park 
• Centennial Olympic Park will be hosting a variety of family fun activities and live music all leading up to an amazing fireworks show.
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Friday, July 5th

Atlanta

• Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
• July 5, 8 pm $15-$45
• The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert with America’s favorite patriotic ballads.
• Post-concert fireworks finale.
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