12 Things to do on Fourth of July Weekend in the West Georgia Area
Whitney Davis
Staff Member; Marketing , Associate Broker
Staff Member; Marketing , Associate Broker
Independence Day is right around the corner, and if you're like most of us, you may want to make a few plans to celebrate this weekend. We’ve pulled together a list of some local events happening in Carroll County, GA and surrounding areas - from musical performances and hangouts to community fireworks displays, there’s something here for every interest.
Fourth of July Celebrations
Carrollton
Carrollton Wind Ensemble concert
Ages: all
Date: Wednesday, July 2 at 8p.m.
Focus: "Patriotic Marches and More"
Location: The Amp in Downtown Carrollton
Carrollton Jazz Orchestra concert
Ages: all
Date: Thursday, July 3rd at 8p.m.
Focus: "American Jazz"
Location: The Amp in Downtown Carrollton
The annual People's Parade, hosted by Carrollton Evening Sertoma Club
Ages: all
Date: Friday, July 4th at 10a.m.
Focus: Patriotic themes, floats, marching bands, and more
Location: US Hwy 27 (at Dairy Queen) to Alabama Street to Newnan Street to Bankhead Hwy
Carrollton Symphony Orchestra's Sounds of Liberty Concert
Ages: all
Date: Friday, July 4th at 8:15p.m.
Focus: Sounds of Liberty concert before fireworks display
Location: Carrollton City Schools Complex
Carrollton Fireworks Display
Ages: all
Date: Friday, July 4th at 9:35p.m.
Focus: Spectacular fireworks display - fun for all!
Location: Carrollton City Schools Complex, or watch from your own vehicle near the school's complex
Mount Zion
City of Mount Zion July Third Festival
Ages: all
Date: Thursday, July 3rd from 6:00p.m. to dark
Focus: Community event with fireworks, a band, bounce house, concessions & cornhole. Bring your own chairs for an evening of fun!
Location: 165 Tanners Beach Road, Mount Zion, GA 30117
Tallapoosa
City of Tallapoosa Fireworks
Ages: all
Date: Thursday, July 3rd at 9p.m.
Focus: Fireworks display
Location: Helton Howland Park
The City of Tallapoosa Fourth of July Parade
Ages: all
Date: Friday, July 4th at 1p.m.
Focus: Patriotic themes, floats, and more
Location: Parade typically follows Providence Church Road, Hwy 78 (east), Head Ave, Taliaferro St, Bowdon St, Broad St, ending near the Rec. Dept. fields
Villa Rica
19th Annual Fireworks Display Extravaganza
Ages: all
Date: Thursday, July 3rd from 5p.m. to 10p.m.
Focus: Face painting, live music, inflatables, helicopter rides and fireworks display
Location: V-Plex at 1605 S. Hwy 61, Villa Rica, GA 30180
Dallas
4th of July Patriotic Concert and Fireworks
Ages: all
Date: Friday, July 4th from 6p.m. to 10p.m.
Focus: Downtown Dallas fireworks display with food trucks, restaurants, live music, activities for kids, and the ultimate fireworks show! BYO chair to enjoy the evening.
Location: 11 Courthouse Square, Dallas, GA 30132
Douglasville
4th of July Independence Day Celebration - All Day Event
Ages: all
Date: Friday, July 4th starting at 10a.m.
10a.m. parade begins
11a.m. festivals at the Douglasville Town Green
Dusk - fireworks
Location: Fairburn Rd to Douglasville Town Green, located at 6840 Church St, Douglasville, GA 30134
Franklin
SummerFest 2025
Ages: all
Date: Friday, July 5th from 4p.m. to 10p.m.
Focus: Enjoy a family-friendly festival that includes great food, live music, patriotic dance performances and fireworks over the Chattahoochee River!
Location: Downtown Franklin Square at 103 Main Street, Franklin, GA 30217
Know a local who still needs plans for the 4th of July? Send them this guide! We love spending time in our local communities and if you happen to see us out and about, say hello. Happy Independence Day!