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Kennesaw July 4th Fireworks, Concerts, Festival: 2019 Guide
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Kennesaw.
KENNESAW, GA — July 4th is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you this Independence Day. The City of Kennesaw will be hosting its annual Salute to America with one of the largest fireworks displays in North Georgia, along with concerts and festivities. We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening around Kennesaw so you can start planning now.
Here's what's in store this July 4th around Kennesaw:
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When: July 3, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Historic Train Depot, 2828 Cherokee Street
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Kennesaw’s traditional pre-Independence Day Salute to America celebration takes place on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event features two stages of live music, festive entertainment, food vendors, and kids activities as well as one of the biggest fireworks displays in North Georgia.
The Star-Spangled Fireworks Spectacular are scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m., and will be visible from several locations throughout downtown Kennesaw.
2019 Schedule:
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Daniel Lieving – Main Street Stage
6 – 7 p.m. – The Paul Hand Band – Depot stage
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Band X – Depot stage
7 – 9:30 p.m. – The Weekend Getaway Band – Main Street Stage
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks
Date:
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks will be rescheduled for Sat., July 8, 2019.
Admission
Free, no ticket is required
Parking
Parking will be available along Main Street, at the intersection of Main Street and Moon Station Road, behind the Southern Museum (off Shirley drive), and off Sardis Street (near the intersection of Big Shanty Drive). Main Street from Watts Drive to Summer Street and Watts Drive from Little General Clogger Ave to Main Street.
Location
Historic Train Depot
2828 Cherokee Street
Kennesaw GA 30144
Phone:
(770) 422-9714
Looking for rain info or last minute updates:
For more information about the pre-Independence Day Salute to America celebration, please call the Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department at 770-422-9714 or visit KennesawJuly3.com or visit their Facebook page at Facebook.com/KennesawParksRecreation. In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks will be rescheduled for Sat., July 8, 2019.
There are many events happening in and around Atlanta on July 4th, too, from the Peachtree Road Race to the massive fireworks display at Centennial Olympic Park. Check out what's going on in Atlanta for the Fourth of July on Patch.
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Planning a celebration for the Fourth? Check out epic July Fourth essentials like red, white and blue swag, patriotic games and luminous LED lights to ensure your party is the best in the USA.

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