GA 4th Of July: Where Fireworks Are Happening, Where They're Not

GEORGIA — Life is anything but normal this year because of the coronavirus pandemic — and the Fourth of July is no exception. Independence Day celebrations aren't quite what they were in years past, with parades and fireworks shows canceled in some Atlanta area communities.

This year, 4th of July falls on Saturday, but some celebrations were scheduled for July 3. Major events in Atlanta and Stone Mountain were canceled, but you can still watch fireworks go off in Cumming, Canton and Woodstock.

As of Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service was predicting a daytime high of 90 degrees on July 4 and a 30 percent chance of rain.

Scroll down to see which communities in the Atlanta metro are having fireworks as usual this 4th of July or July 3 and which have called it off. If you do go see fireworks, authorities ask you to practice social distancing and wear a mask or face covering.

Plus: What Fireworks Are Legal, Illegal In GA: Fourth Of July 2020

Fireworks Shows On And Off In 2020

• Buckhead, Midtown, Atlanta 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Stone Mountain's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Cobb County's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Paulding County 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Loganville's 4th Of July 2020 Fireworks — On June 27
• Douglasville's 4th Of July Fireworks Postponed, Parade Canceled
• Gwinnett County 4th Of July 2020 Fireworks Postponed Or Canceled
• Cartersville's 4th Of July Fireworks And Parade 2020 Canceled
• Sandy Spring's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Johns Creek's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Alpharetta's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Milton's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Roswell's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Cobb County's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Paulding County 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Decatur's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Smyrna's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled

4th Of July Events Still Happening

• Fireworks Near Me: Cumming's 4th Of July 2020
• Fireworks Near Me: Canton’s 4th Of July 2020
• Fireworks Near Me: Woodstock's 4th Of July 2020

What's Open, Closed On Independence Day

• What's Open, Closed In Atlanta For July 4, 2020
• What's Open, Closed In Buckhead For July 4, 2020
• What's Open, Closed In Midtown For July 4, 2020
• What's Open, Closed In Decatur For July 4, 2020
• What's Open, Closed In Smyrna For July 4, 2020
• What's Open, Closed In Alpharetta, Milton For July 4, 2020
• What's Open, Closed In Johns Creek For July 4, 2020
• What's Open, Closed In Roswell For July 4, 2020
• What's Open, Closed In Sandy Springs For July 4, 2020
• What's Open, Closed In Cumming For July 4, 2020
• What's Open, Closed In Canton For July 4, 2020
• What's Open, Closed In Woodstock For July 4, 2020
• What’s Open, Closed In Loganville, Grayson For July 4, 2020
• What’s Open, Closed in Dacula For July 4, 2020
• What’s Open, Closed In Gwinnett County For July 4, 2020
• What’s Open, Closed In Cartersville For July 4, 2020
• Fourth Of July 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Alpharetta, Milton
• Fourth Of July 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Canton
• Fourth Of July 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Cumming
• Fourth Of July 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Johns Creek
• Fourth Of July 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Roswell
• Fourth Of July 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Sandy Springs
• Fourth Of July 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Woodstock
• Fourth Of July 2020 Grocery Store Hours in Dacula
• Fourth Of July 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Loganville, Grayson
• Fourth Of July 2020 Grocery Store Hours In East Cobb
• Fourth Of July 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Paulding County
• Fourth Of July 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Douglas County
• Fourth Of July 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Bartow County

4th Of July Weekend News

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Many residents may decide to DIY their own Independence Day fireworks display. In Georgia, many fireworks — bottle rockets, firecrackers, Roman candles and fountains among others — are legal to purchase and set off.

See: Fireworks Safety Reminder Given By Sandy Springs Fire Department

If you're in the metro Atlanta area, you may be legally allowed to light up your neighborhood, although there are strict time limits on how late you can shoot fireworks off. Georgia lawmakers have eased fireworks restrictions in the state, and a law enacted in 2018 lets local authorities decide when to allow fireworks use.

On July 4, residents can shoot off fireworks until 11:59 p.m. unless officials in your city or county have adopted a noise ordinance that address fireworks. The law allows local bans on fireworks except for some holidays, reports AJC.com.