Looking for the best places to celebrate the Fourth of July with your family? Here's a round up of fireworks shows, parades, festivals, live music, and other family-friendly events happening in and around Athens to help you make the most of Independence Day weekend.
Bookmark this page as your go-to guide for all the red, white, and BOOM happening nearby. This list will be updated frequently, so check back often for new additions!
Please note: All events are subject to change without notice. Please review the event's media page before heading out.
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2026 Independence Day Events
Friday, June 26th
Saturday, June 27th
- 🇺🇸 The Big Blue, Red, White & BBQ at Big Blue Marble Academy
- 🇺🇸 Summer in the City Fireworks & Celebration in Commerce, GA
- 🇺🇸 Mobile Freedom Truck Museum at Jefferson Freedom Festival
- 🇺🇸 Jefferson's Freedom Festival in Downtown Jefferson, GA
- 🇺🇸 Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks at Grove Chapel
- 🇺🇸 Star Spangled Classic & Fireworks at Southeast Clarke Park
Sunday, June 28th
Wednesday, July 1st
- 🇺🇸 Red, White & Bluey at Imagine That Indoor Play StudioJuly 1, 2026
- 🇺🇸 Flavors of Freedom: A 250th Independence Celebration at Loganville Town Green
Friday, July 3rd
- 🇺🇸 Freedom Trail 5K at Thomas Farm Preserve
- 🇺🇸 Oconee Celebrates America's 250th & Drone Show at Thomas Farm Preserve
- 🇺🇸 4th of July 250th Independence Celebration & Fireworks at East Jackson Park
- 🇺🇸 Independence Day Concert & Picnic at Madison-Morgan Cultural Center
- 🇺🇸 Colbert's Annual Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks (2-Day Event)
Saturday, July 4th
- 🇺🇸 Stars & Stripes Trail: America's 250th Birthday Celebration in Downtown Monroe, GA
- 🇺🇸 Red, White & Blueberry Day at O5 Farms
- 🇺🇸 Colbert's Annual Independence Day Celebration & Parade (2-Day Event)
- 🇺🇸 4th of July Fun at Watson Mill Bridge State ParkJuly 4, 2026
- 🇺🇸 Celebrate America in the City of Winder, GA at Jug Tavern Park
- 🇺🇸 4th of July Fireworks at Oglethorpe Rec Department in Crawford, GA
- 🇺🇸 4th of July Live Music: The Brandon Sears Band at Wire Park
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