July 4th Fun in Gwinnett County

Independence Day is less than a week away, and towns across metro Atlanta are gearing up for fun celebrations and huge fireworks shows. Here are just a few of them, happening close to home in Gwinnett County.

Prelude to the Fourth – Lawrenceville

The City of Lawrenceville is once again hosting its Prelude to the Fourth Fireworks Spectacular. The event happens on Friday, July 1^st on the Lawrenceville Lawn. The fun starts at 5pm with music and food vendors. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for fireworks viewing beginning at dusk. This is a rain or shine event!

Sparkle in the Park – Lilburn

Sparkle in the Park happens on Monday, July 4^th at the Lilburn City Park. The fun starts at 5:30pm, when balloon artists, face painters, bounce houses, vendors, and food trucks will open. This is family fun for all ages! At 7:30pm, The GlowBand will take the stage, followed by fireworks at approximately 9:30pm. Look for signage directing you to parking, and ride the shuttle to the park starting at 5:30pm.

Star Spangled Fourth – Buford

Hosted by the Mall of Georgia (located at 3333 Buford Drive), this is the 14^th annual Star Spangled Fourth starting at 5pm on Monday, July 4^th. There will be children’s rides, inflatables, live music, food vendors, and a huge fireworks display. Free concerts in the Village Amphitheatre will include Ants Trippin’ from 5-7pm and The Woody’s from 7:30-9:30pm. Fireworks start at dusk, followed by “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” on the 70-foot outdoor screen.

Duluth Celebrates America – Duluth

Travel down to the Duluth Town Green on Sunday, July 3^rd for food trucks, giveaways, kids’ activities, live music, and fireworks. The fun starts at 6pm and will run until 11pm. The 116^th Army Band will perform starting at 6pm, followed by the Band of Gold and fireworks at 10pm.

Light Up the Lake – Buford

If you’ve never seen fireworks over the water, this is your year! Lanier Islands is once again hosting its Light Up the Lake Fireworks Independence Day Celebration at Lake Lanier. Starting July 3^rd, a DJ will provide entertainment from 2-6pm, with fireworks at 10pm. On July 4^th, enjoy live music from Back in Time and The Neons starting at 1pm. Play games and take part in tons of family-friendly activities during the day. Check out the latest information at www.lanierislands.com.

Sparks in the Park – Sugar Hill

Visit Sugar Hill on July 3^rd for Sparks in the Park, with food trucks, inflatables, and live music from the Jimmy Buffet cover band A1A. The event begins at 6pm and runs until 10pm, with fireworks starting at 9:40pm. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and food and settle in for an amazing show. Organizers do ask that you leave glass containers and pets at home for this event. Address: E.E. Robinson Park at 850 Level Creek Road, Sugar Hill. More details at www.cityofsugarhill.com.

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