Fourth of July Preview

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Want to do something for the 4th of July but not quite sure what yet? Here’s a quick glance at some of the best events the area has to offer. All ages are welcomed.

July 3, 2019

Sparks in the Park – City of Sugar Hill, E.E. Robinson Park, 850 Level Creek Road, Sugar Hill GA – 6 to 11:30 p.m. – The City of Sugar Hill hosts the annual Sparks in the Park event that features food concessions, inflatables, live music, and a fireworks display.
Prelude Fireworks Spectacular – City of Lawrenceville, 70 S. Clayton Street, Lawrenceville GA (Lawrenceville Lawn) – 5 to 9 p.m. – There will be food trucks, beer and wine from McCray’s Tavern, live music, and fireworks will begin at dusk. Rain or shine event.

July 4, 2019

17th Annual Star Spangled Fourth – Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford GA – 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Beginning at 3 p.m. near Barnes & Noble, enjoy food concessions, Kid Zone, and more. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. live music will be available at the Village Amphitheatre. The national anthem will be at 9:30 p.m. followed shortly thereafter by the fireworks display. Following fireworks, the movie “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” will be played. *Some activities will require the purchase of wristbands.*
4th of July Music, Parade, & Fireworks in Downtown Braselton – Downtown Braselton, Highway 53 & Town Green, Braselton GA – 5 to 10 p.m. – Starting at 5 p.m. food trucks will be available. Line up along Highway 53 to watch the parade that will begin at 6 p.m. Then at 6:30 p.m., live music will begin at the Town Lawn Gazebo and end just before the fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. For a map and more information visit www.DowntownBraselton.com. Rain or shine event.
Red, White, & Rock Music Festival w/ Fireworks Show – 37 Main – A Rock Cafe @ The Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming GA – 1 to 11 p.m. – Enjoy over 6 different musical acts along with food vendors, a Kids Zone, hot dog eating contest, beer & wine, and a post-concert fireworks display. Tickets are $5 and only available at the gates on the day of the event.
Independence Day FIREWORKS! Stripers vs. Bulls – Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville GA – 7 p.m. – The Gwinnett Stripers baseball team will host the Durham Bulls. The team will wear special patriotic jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game. An all-you-can-eat BBQ experience is available. Fireworks will follow the game. Tickets available at the gate or online at ticketmaster.com.
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks – Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands, 7650 Lake Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford GA – 7 to 10 p.m. – Starting at 7 p.m. at the LandShark Landing Stage inside Margaritaville, Johnny Hayes and the Loveseats Band will perform. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.

July 6, 2019

Independence Day Cookout & Fireworks – American Legion Post 127, 2640 Sawnee Avenue, Buford GA – Cookout from 2 to 4 p.m. and Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. – The American Legion Post 127 welcomes to the public to celebrate Independence Day with them. The public is welcome to attend their cookout from 2 to 4 p.m. and then view their fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Several bands will be providing live music all day.