14 Things to do in West Georgia to Celebrate July 4th - America's 250th!
Whitney Davis
Staff Member; Marketing , Associate Broker
Staff Member; Marketing , Associate Broker
Our 250th 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 right here in Carroll County, GA and the surrounding areas - from musical performances and hangouts to community fireworks displays, there’s something here for every interest. And, most are FREE!
Fourth of July Celebrations
Carrollton
Carrollton Wind Ensemble concert
Ages: all
Date: Thursday, July 2 at 8p.m.
Focus: "Patriotic Marches and More"
Location: The Amp in Downtown Carrollton
Carrollton Jazz Orchestra concert
Ages: all
Date: Friday, 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: Saturday, 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: Saturday, 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: Saturday, July 4th at dark
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 Festival
Ages: all
Date: Thursday, July 2nd from 5:30p.m. to dark
Focus: An evening of food, fun, music and community. Bouncy houses, corn hole, a dunk tank, raffle prizes and more! Fireworks display to follow.
Location: Mt. Zion Recreation Complex at 165 Tanners Beach Road, Mount Zion, GA 30117
Tallapoosa
City of Tallapoosa Fireworks
Ages: all
Date: Friday, July 3rd at 9p.m.
Focus: Fireworks display
Location: Helton Howland Park
The City of Tallapoosa Veterans Program
Ages: all
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Focus: Annual Veterans Program
Location: West Georgia Military Museum Education Center in Tallapoosa, GA
The City of Tallapoosa Fourth of July Parade
Ages: all
Date: Saturday, July 4th at 2 p.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
The City of Tallapoosa - Time Capsule Reveal
Ages: all
Date: Saturday, July 4th at 4 p.m.
Focus: 50 years ago a group of Tallapoosa citizens created a time capsule to celebrate the nation's bicentennial. Come watch as it is opened! Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.
Location: West Georgia Museum at 185 Mann St, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
Villa Rica
20th Annual Fireworks Display Extravaganza
Ages: all
Date: Friday, July 3rd from 5p.m. to 10p.m.
Focus: Live music, food vendors, military groups, merch vendors, kid's corner, and an extravagant fireworks finale!
Location: V-Plex at 1605 S. Hwy 61, Villa Rica, GA 30180
Dallas
4th of July Patriotic Concert and Fireworks
Ages: all
Date: Saturday, July 4th from 6p.m. to 10p.m.
Focus: Downtown Dallas community event with a fly over by Museum of Flight, food trucks, restaurants, live music, activities for kids, and the ultimate fireworks show! BYO chair to enjoy the evening. A military tribute video will be shown prior to the concert and fireworks celebration!
Location: 11 Courthouse Square, Dallas, GA 30132
Douglasville
4th of July Independence Day Celebration - All Day Event
Ages: all
Date: Saturday, July 4th starting at 10a.m.
10a.m. parade begins
Immediately following the parade: festival at the Douglasville Town Green including activities & family-friendly fun
Dusk - fireworks
Location: Fairburn Rd to Douglasville Town Green, located at 6840 Church St, Douglasville, GA 30134
Franklin
SummerFest 2026
Ages: all
Date: Saturday, July 4th from 4p.m. to 10p.m.
Focus: Enjoy a family-friendly festival that includes great food, live music 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 the big 250th celebration? Send them this guide! We love spending time in our communities and if you happen to see us out and about, say hello! Happy Independence Day, West GA & East AL!