Celebrate the 4th of July at one of Atlanta's many events complete with live music, food, fireworks and films. But while fireworks may be synonymous with the 4th, so is the heat. Keep safe and celebrate at the same time with a few quick tips.
Bring along extra water, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat to deflect the heat and stay hydrated. Keep an eye out for first aid stations at the events in case you need to cool down or request emergency medical attention. Organize blankets, lawn chairs and toys for the kids to save on costs at the event. And don't forget to pick a meeting point with your group just in case.
Centennial Olympic Park
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Dubbed as downtown Atlanta's best 4th of July display, Centennial Olympic Park features fireworks synchronized to patriotic and popular music. Visitors who need a reprieve from the heat can stroll through the Fountain of Rings or let the kids splash around before the show.
Fireworks at Lenox Square Mall
The Southeast's largest 4th of July celebration, Lenox Mall in Buckhead features a Kid Zone, live music and fireworks with a patriotic soundtrack. Come early to shop and then grab a spot near the main stage to beat the crowd of some 200,000 visitors.Stone Mountain
Just outside Atlanta, Stone Mountain's Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision lights up the evening sky. Neon laser lights create dancing characters and stories set to popular music complete with fireworks. 'Mountainvision' allows visitors to experience the show with 3-D like effects without the need for glasses. Spend the afternoon before the show hiking the mountain and shopping at Stone Mountain Village.Peachtree Road Race
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On July 4, 1970, 110 runners set out to run 6.2 miles through Atlanta to what is now Piedmont Park. Swollen to over 60,000 runners, the Peachtree Road Race is a July 4th favorite where locals come out to cheer on friends and strangers. A wheelchair division, women's professional footrace and men's professional footrace are also on the annual roster.
Braves Game Post-Game Fireworks
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Check the Braves roster for post-game fireworks displays on the 3rd and 4th of July. Ask for tickets facing the Atlanta skyline for a spectacular view during the fireworks celebration. Get to Turner Stadium early to take a tour of the Braves museum to learn more about the history of baseball, see old-fashioned uniforms and other artifacts.