Independence Day

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta June 1, 2022

City of Marietta on the hunt for a Grand Marshal for its Independence Day parade

The City of Marietta is on the hunt for a Grand Marshal for the city’s annual Let Freedom Ring Parade held on Independence Day. If there is someone you think…

Holidays February 9, 2022

Applications open to participate in Marietta July 4th parade

The City of Marietta announced on its website that applications are now open for this year’s Let Freedom Ring July 4th Parade. The announcement with the link to apply is…

Powder Springs June 22, 2021

Free first Pfizer COVID shots to be offered at Powder Springs July 4 SpringsFest

Cobb & Douglas Public Health will administer free first doses of the two-part Pfizer vaccination at SpringsFest, the annual Independence Day festival in Powder Springs. CDPH is asking that those…

Performers on an outdoor stage at a Kennesaw Salute to America

Kennesaw June 22, 2021

Live music and food at Kennesaw Independence Day celebration

Kennesaw‘s “Salute to America” Independence Day celebration on July 3 will include live music, food, and of course a fireworks display. More details are available in the city’s press release,…

A row of narrow storefronts along Marietta Square, directly across from Glover Park

Marietta June 21, 2021

Marietta to celebrate Independence Day on the Square July 3

The City of Marietta will celebrate Independence Day 2021 on Saturday July 3 on historic Marietta Square. The annual celebration is entitled Fourth in the Park, and begins with a…

Powder Springs June 17, 2021

UPDATE: Carnival Canceled. Powder Springs to host carnival for Independence Day weekend

UPDATE: Due to a tragic accident that took the life of the wife of the carnival’s owner, the carnival has been canceled. The SpringsFest will continue as scheduled. The City…

Powder Springs June 15, 2020

Powder Springs seeks photos of local veterans and active military members for their virtual Independence Day celebration

The Powder Springs Independence Day celebration is going virtual this year, in order to observe social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, and is seeking photos of veterans and…

Kennesaw May 20, 2020

Kennesaw postpones Salute to America event to September 12

The City of Kennesaw has postponed its annual Salute to America event until Sept. 12. The city emailed the following announcement: Out of an abundance of caution for the health…

Independence Day fireworks in New Year article

Fourth of July June 30, 2018

Independence Day Events across Cobb County

Independence Day in Cobb County If you live in Cobb County, you won’t be far from a town square or park with a firework display this Independence Day. Most shows…

Cobb County June 26, 2017

July 4th Events Across Cobb County

Cobb County residents are honoring America’s independence with all sorts of family-friendly parties and events. Here are several ways families and friends in the area can gather together for fireworks,…

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Independence Day

City of Marietta on the hunt for a Grand Marshal for its Independence Day parade

Applications open to participate in Marietta July 4th parade

Free first Pfizer COVID shots to be offered at Powder Springs July 4 SpringsFest

Live music and food at Kennesaw Independence Day celebration

Marietta to celebrate Independence Day on the Square July 3

UPDATE: Carnival Canceled. Powder Springs to host carnival for Independence Day weekend

Powder Springs seeks photos of local veterans and active military members for their virtual Independence Day celebration

Kennesaw postpones Salute to America event to September 12

Independence Day Events across Cobb County

July 4th Events Across Cobb County