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The Top 10 Places To Celebrate America, In Atlanta

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So the U.S. soccer team was booted by Waffle-making bastards from a country roughly one-sixth the size of Georgia. That doesn't mean your patriotism should be tamped down this July 4th! As always, there are plenty of spots around the ATL to take in celebratory fireworks and, in the true American spirit, they're free. Or almost free. So get your act together, fire up your grill and get out on the town Friday (or Saturday). It's Independence Day, by God, and this World Cup proved at least one thing — we're still better than England.


— By Curbed Atlanta contributor Tyler Estep

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Lenox Square Fireworks

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Festivities here begin at 6 p.m. and include performances by family friendly bands, including headliners Party on the Moon, aka "Atlanta’s favorite party band." Fireworks slated for 9:40 p.m.

Centennial Olympic Park

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The evening begins at Centennial Olympic Park at 6 p.m. Unfortunately, no coolers allowed. But the fireworks spectacular is promoted as the largest in the Southeast. For homebodies, the show will also be broadcasted on TV.

Stone Mountain Park

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What's more American than a laser Elvis performing "An American Trilogy"? A laser Elvis performing "An American Trilogy" followed by Independence Day fireworks! Shows are actually scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, and you'll have to pay for parking. The "Rockin the Rock" bonanza featuring American Authors and Rachel Platten kicks off Thursday.

Decatur Square Bonanza

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Downtown Decatur's got a little bit of everything going on Saturday — a parade beginning at 6 p.m., a concert by the Callanwolde Concert Band at 7 p.m. and fireworks slated for about 9 p.m. Those interested can participate in the parade if they register beforehand.

East Point Bash

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The oldest and largest Independence Day blowout in South Fulton County — East Point's "Salute to the Red, White & Blue" — actually ignites on Wednesday with a summer carnival. But Saturday holds the real treat, beginning at about 9:30 p.m. — "South Fulton County's largest Pryo Digital Fireworks display synchronized to a musical score!"

Turner Field, Postgame

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OK, so it's not technically free because you've got to buy a ticket to the game, but it really is a legitimate fireworks display — much longer than the typical Friday night offering and typically punctuated with That Awesome Opera Guy singing "God Bless America." Game time against the Phillies is 7:15 p.m. with fireworks to follow.

Sandy Springs Blowout

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Saturday brings fireworks to Sandy Springs and a promise to "illuminate the skies above the King and Queen buildings." It all begins at 9 a.m. with "the metro area’s largest July 4th Parade" followed by music at 7 p.m. and boom-boom later.

Avondale Estates Celebrates

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Avondale Estates will host a 7:30 p.m. concert beside its beloved lake, with fireworks to follow at dusk. If you're an early bird, a parade also begins at 10 a.m. at Avondale High School.

Chamblee Knows How To Party

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Up in Chamblee, Independence Day events begin at 5 p.m. with concessions, a bike parade and train rides. There's also a CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT and live music. And fireworks.

Marietta Square Ain't Square

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OTP, anyone? Marietta's venerable "Fourth in the Park" celebration will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday with a "Freedom Parade" and continue all day long with a festival, music and fireworks.

Lenox Square Fireworks

Festivities here begin at 6 p.m. and include performances by family friendly bands, including headliners Party on the Moon, aka "Atlanta’s favorite party band." Fireworks slated for 9:40 p.m.

Centennial Olympic Park

The evening begins at Centennial Olympic Park at 6 p.m. Unfortunately, no coolers allowed. But the fireworks spectacular is promoted as the largest in the Southeast. For homebodies, the show will also be broadcasted on TV.

Stone Mountain Park

What's more American than a laser Elvis performing "An American Trilogy"? A laser Elvis performing "An American Trilogy" followed by Independence Day fireworks! Shows are actually scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, and you'll have to pay for parking. The "Rockin the Rock" bonanza featuring American Authors and Rachel Platten kicks off Thursday.

Decatur Square Bonanza

Downtown Decatur's got a little bit of everything going on Saturday — a parade beginning at 6 p.m., a concert by the Callanwolde Concert Band at 7 p.m. and fireworks slated for about 9 p.m. Those interested can participate in the parade if they register beforehand.

East Point Bash

The oldest and largest Independence Day blowout in South Fulton County — East Point's "Salute to the Red, White & Blue" — actually ignites on Wednesday with a summer carnival. But Saturday holds the real treat, beginning at about 9:30 p.m. — "South Fulton County's largest Pryo Digital Fireworks display synchronized to a musical score!"

Turner Field, Postgame

OK, so it's not technically free because you've got to buy a ticket to the game, but it really is a legitimate fireworks display — much longer than the typical Friday night offering and typically punctuated with That Awesome Opera Guy singing "God Bless America." Game time against the Phillies is 7:15 p.m. with fireworks to follow.

Sandy Springs Blowout

Saturday brings fireworks to Sandy Springs and a promise to "illuminate the skies above the King and Queen buildings." It all begins at 9 a.m. with "the metro area’s largest July 4th Parade" followed by music at 7 p.m. and boom-boom later.

Avondale Estates Celebrates

Avondale Estates will host a 7:30 p.m. concert beside its beloved lake, with fireworks to follow at dusk. If you're an early bird, a parade also begins at 10 a.m. at Avondale High School.

Chamblee Knows How To Party

Up in Chamblee, Independence Day events begin at 5 p.m. with concessions, a bike parade and train rides. There's also a CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT and live music. And fireworks.

Marietta Square Ain't Square

OTP, anyone? Marietta's venerable "Fourth in the Park" celebration will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday with a "Freedom Parade" and continue all day long with a festival, music and fireworks.