Complete Guide to Gwinnett County Fourth of July Celebrations

Spending your Independence Day holiday in or around Gwinnett County? Use this guide to see what's going on in your town and share your weekend plans with us in the comments section.

Acworth, GA

Fourth of July Celebration (7/4/2014)

"On Friday, July 4th, 2014, the City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association are hosting an Independence Day celebration at Cauble Park. The celebration features live music by The Paul Hand Band starting at 5:30pm and headliners FLASHBACK starting at 8pm.  At dark, watch as one of the largest fireworks shows in Cobb County takes place over Lake Acworth. Food and drinks will be available from vendors."

Location: Cauble Park

Address: 2293 Beach St. Acworth, GA 30101

Admission: FREE

Phone: 770 917–1234

Austell, GA

Coca Cola July 4th Fest (7/4/2014 - 7/6/2014)

"Independence Day is more than just a holiday, it’s the ultimate American tradition. July 4 through July 6, Six Flags is the premiere destination to celebrate our country, enjoy the summer, and share great times with friends.

"All guests that arrive to the park with a Coca-Cola® can on July 4 - July 6, can be admitted into the park an hour early!"

Location: Six Flags Over Georgia

Address: 275 Riverside Pkwy SW, Austell, GA 30168

Admission: Various. Click to see Six Flags ticket information.

Phone: 770-948-9290

Auburn, GA

Independence Day Celebration (7/4/2014)

"Celebrate Independence Day in Auburn! Kids activities and live entertainment."

Location: Downtown Auburn

Address: 1369 Fourth Ave, Auburn, GA 30011

Admission: FREE

Phone: 770-963-4002

Braselton, GA

Star Spangled 5k/Fun Run (7/4/2014)

Location: Braselton City Park

Address: 126 Harrison St. Braselton, GA 30517

Admission: $20-25

Celebrate Braselton Festival, Parade & Fireworks (7/4/2014)

Festival from 4 to 10 p.m. with a parade at 6 p.m. and fireworks after dark.

Location: Braselton City Park

Address: 126 Harrison St. Braselton, GA 30517

Admission: Free

Buford, GA

Fabulous Fourth Family Fun Night (7/4/2014)

"Enjoy patriotic music and the sounds of the summer! View the area fireworks from the Festival Field. Pack a blanket or chair and watch the Disney smash hit Frozen! Bring your appetite as food and drinks will be available for purchase."

Location: Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center - Festival Field

Address: 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford, GA 30519

Times: Gates open at 7 p.m.; Movie starts around 9 p.m.

Admission: $5/vehicle GEHC members; $10/vehicle non members; $15/bus or RV

Phone: 770-904-3500

The Red, White & Blue Fourth of July Celebration (7/3/2014 - 7/6/2014)

"Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday at Lake Lanier! There will be live music at the outdoor stages, volleyball at Sunset Cove, and patriotic food and drink specials all weekend long at Gianni's. Snag a spot on the beach to watch the firework show set to begin after dark." 7/3/14 – 7/6/14 (fireworks on 7/4/14)

Location: LanierWorld at Lake Lanier

Address: 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518

Times: Various

Admission: Free

Duluth, GA

Duluth Celebrates America (7/3/2014)

“Festivities will begin on Duluth Town Green at 6PM including, live music by America's 116th Rock Band and Funk/R&B Group. Food vendors will be available along with kids activities and a FABULOUS Fireworks display.”

Location: Duluth Town Green

Address: 3167 Main St, Duluth, GA 30096

Times: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Admission: Free ($125 for VIP table)

Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Braves vs. Durham Bulls (7/4/2014)

“The Atlanta Braves AAA affiliate, the Gwinnett Braves, plays baseball in their 10,000 seat state-of-the-art Coolray Field on Buford Drive in Lawrenceville, less than 5 minutes from I-85 and the Mall of Georgia.”

Location: Coolray Field

Address: One Braves Ave. Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Times: 7:05 p.m.

Admission: $7.50 - $20

Phone: 678-277-0300

Prelude Celebration (7/3/2014)

“Kick off your 4th of July holiday with our one-of-a-kind PRELUDE celebration to honor America’s Day of Independence on Thursday, July 3rd 2014 at 7:30pm!

“The event will feature the classic Broadway musical, South Pacific – performed by the award-winning Aurora Theatre followed by Fireworks. Free to the public, Lawrenceville’s PRELUDE event will be held on the Lawrenceville Square by the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse.

“Following the performance, a grand fireworks display will light up Gwinnett’s County Seat, accompanied by the Aurora Theatre orchestra playing the patriotic anthem Stars and Stripes Forever in a moving tribute on the eve of our country’s Independence Day.”

Location: Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Lawn

Address: 185 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Times: 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Admission: Free

Lilburn, GA

Sparkle in the Park (7/4/2014)

"Join the City of Lilburn as we celebrate the fourth with music, food, and fireworks! A1A, returns to perform a high-energy, family-friendly concert in Lilburn City Park. Kids’ activities and concessions available. Free parking and shuttles. Visit www.cityoflilburn.com for more information."

Location: Lilburn City Park

Address: 76 Main Street, Lilburn, GA 30047

Times: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Admission: Free

Phone: 770-921-2210

Mall of Georgia’s 12th Annual Fabulous Fourth (7/4/2014)

• 5 - 7: Brent Gafford Band
• 7:30 - 9:30: The Woody's

"The fun doesn't end with the last fireworks burst! As part of its Movies Under the Stars series, Mall of Georgia invites local families and friends to stay into the evening for a FREE post-fireworks presentation of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on a 70-foot big screen!"

Location: Mall of Georgia - The Village Amphitheatre

Address: 3333 Buford Drive, Buford, GA 30519

Times: 5 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Norcross, GA

Red White & BOOM! Pre-Fourth Celebration (7/3/2014)

“Downtown Historic Norcross is having a Pre-Fourth of July block party! We're closing down S. Peachtree St, and filling it with inflatables for the kids (minimal fees apply) plus local eateries and vendors are selling food and libations you can walk around town with and enjoy. Live music begins in Lillian Webb Park at 6pm with "Maxwell Taylor, Man of 1000 Voices" then at 7pm, Bruce in the USA (Springsteen tribute band) takes the stage! Bring chairs early and grab the best spot (there's lots of room) - no tents or glass containers, but coolers are welcome. Then at dusk, the skies will light up with an awesome fireworks display that will get your patriotism pumped! Still in the mood to party after that? Step into our local downtown hotspots and enjoy more live music and libations - the night is young and it's time to CELEBRATE!!”

Location: Lillian Webb Park

Address: 5 College Street, Norcross, GA 30071

Times: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Admission: Free

Snellville, GA

Star Spangled Snellville (7/4/2014)

"Get your Fourth of July off to a good start with Snellville's own Independence Day Celebration on July 4th on the Towne Green. The afternoon starts out with plenty of fun and games and musical entertainment, winding up with the traditional fireworks display after the sun sets."

Location: Snellville Towne Green

Address: Town Green, 2342 Oak Road, Snellville, GA

Times: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Admission: Free

Stone Mountain, GA

47th Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration (7/3/2014 - 7/5/2014)

"The Atlanta Journal-Constitution readers have voted Stone Mountain Park as the best place in Atlanta to enjoy fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday. Enjoy park attractions throughout the day (additional cost) and then enjoy the Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision followed by a special, patriotic fireworks finale on each night!"

Location: Stone Mountain Park

Address: U.S. Highway 78 East, Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Times: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Lasershow at 9:30 p.m.

Admission: $10 vehicle entry fee

Sugar Hill, GA

Sparks in the Park (7/3/2014)

"The City of Sugar Hill invites you and your family to share a fun filled night with us. Celebrate and enjoy a FREE night of live music, inflatable rides, a movie and the best fireworks display in Gwinnett County! Concessions and food will be available."

Location: E.E. Robinson Park

Address: 850 Level Creek Rd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518

Times: 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

Phone: 770-945-6716

Villa Rica, GA

Villa Rica 9th Annual Fireworks Display Extravaganza (7/3/2014)

Helicopter Rides, Free BMX Stunt Show, Inflatable Slides, Face Painting & Concessions with musical performances by Tyler Hammond Band & Jason Earl.

Location: The V-Plex 

Address: Carrollton Villa Rica Hwy, Villa Rica, GA 30180

Times: 5 p.m. - Fireworks End

Admission: Free

Phone: 770-459-7011