Celebrate July 4th all weekend long with these 5 fun events

Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Atlanta.
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The Fourth of July is just around the corner, so break out the sparklers, hit up some yummy barbecues, and don your best red, white, and blue.

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Location: Midtown - 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE; Time: 11 a.m. to midnight; Date: Saturday, July 2; Admission: $22-$45; Website: poncecityroof.com.

“Look Up” at Centennial Olympic Park

The all-new patriotic celebration, called “Look Up Atlanta,” will take place on Sunday, July 3 to provide an additional day of fun and fireworks for Atlantans to enjoy with family and friends. This is a ticketed event with proceeds benefiting the Centennial Olympic Park beautification fund.

Location: Downtown - 265 Park Ave W NW; Time: 5-10:30 p.m.; Date: Sunday, July 3; Admission: $10-$40; Website: gwcca.org.

Check out “The Big Bang 4th of July Celebration” at Arbor Place Mall

A kids zone with a bounce house, games, and face painting will be available at this event, appropriately dubbed “The Big Bang Celebration.” There will also be giveaways, fireworks, live music and more.

Location: Douglasville - 6700 Douglas Blvd, Douglasville, GA 30135; Time: 5-10:30 p.m.; Date: Monday, July 4; Admission: Free; Website: arborplace.com.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Braves

Root for the World Series champs with the rest of Braves Country, and enjoy a post-game fireworks show.

Location: Cobb - 755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339; Time: 7:20 p.m.; Date: Monday, July 4; Website: travelcobb.org.

Head to downtown Decatur

Join friends and family in downtown Decatur this Fourth of July where you can ride bikes, walk or skate in the Pied Piper Parade. After, enjoy live music at the community bandstand followed by fireworks.

Location: Decatur - 113 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030; Time: 6 p.m.; Date: Monday, July 4; Admission: Free; Website: visitdecaturgeorgia.com.

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