Communities across West Georgia and East Alabama are ready to celebrate Independence Day and 250 years of freedom in America.

Carroll County

American Jazz
July 3:  8 p.m. | The Amp, Carrollton
The Carrollton Jazz Orchestra takes the stage with an evening of American jazz classics as part of the city’s America 250 celebration.

People’s Parade
July 4:  10 a.m. | Downtown Carrollton
The Carrollton Sertoma Club hosts its annual Fourth of July parade through downtown Carrollton.

Sounds of Liberty Concert & Fireworks
July 4:  8:15 p.m. | Carrollton City Schools Complex
The Carroll Symphony Orchestra performs its annual Sounds of Liberty concert, followed by Carrollton’s annual fireworks spectacular beginning around 9:35 p.m.

Coweta County

Freedom Festival
July 3:  3-10 p.m. | Downtown Grantville
Grantville hosts a Fourth of July celebration with 100 vendors, 10 food trucks, wings and things, a coffee and wine shop, a Mexican restaurant, and live bands.

Senoia America 250
July 3:  10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Marimac Lakes, Senoia
The celebration begins with a decorated Main Street, shopping in downtown Senoia and a hot dog cookout with family activities hosted by the Senoia Area Historical Society at Seavy Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festivities move to Marimac Lakes in the evening with music by DJ Wes beginning at 5 p.m., live entertainment by Six Piece Suits at 7 p.m., and fireworks over the lake at 9:30 p.m.

Senoia America 250
July 4:  8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Marimac Lakes, Senoia
The day begins with the Freedom 2.5-Mile Walk and 5K Revere Run at 8 a.m., followed by the Senoia Farmers Market and downtown shopping through 1 p.m. Evening festivities return to Marimac Lakes with DJ Wes beginning at 5 p.m., country artist David Lee Murphy performing at 8 p.m., and fireworks over the lake at 9:30 p.m.

Fourth of July Parade
July 4:  9 a.m. | Downtown Newnan
A longstanding Independence Day tradition featuring marching bands, community organizations, patriotic floats and local performers. The parade begins at Veterans Memorial Park (Temple Avenue Park) and travels to Greenville Street Park.

Newnan Rotary Club Fireworks
July 4:  Joe Pope Field, Newnan High School
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for this free community celebration featuring live music, food trucks and family activities before fireworks begin at dusk.

Independence Day at Chattahoochee Bend State Park
July 4:  Chattahoochee Bend State Park
A full day of family fun featuring relay races, water games, popsicles and an evening glow hike through the park.

Crisp County

Cordele-Crisp Community Celebration
July 4:  10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, Cordele
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a free community gathering featuring a hot dog lunch, games, family activities and patriotic fun for all ages. A community photo will be taken at 1 p.m. Free parking is available for the first 100 vehicles; parking is $10 per vehicle thereafter.

Fireworks on the Flint
July 4:  6-10 p.m. | Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, Cordele
Celebrate Independence Day with arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and an evening fireworks show along the Flint River at Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park.

Harris County

Star-Spangled Beach Party
July 3–5:  Callaway Resort & Gardens, Pine Mountain
Three days of family fun featuring beach activities, Aqua Island, live music, and nightly fireworks. Friday’s entertainment features Philmon Lee, with Clay Butler performing Saturday afternoon. Fireworks nightly at 9:15.

Rumble on the River
July 3:  9:30 p.m. | Lake Harding (launched from Bartletts Ferry Dam)
The annual fireworks display launches shortly after dark over the Chattahoochee River between Georgia and Alabama.

4th of July PWC & Boat Parade
July 4:  10 a.m. | Two Tree Island
Decorate your PWC, boat, or pontoon and join in the celebration!

Independence Day Pool Splash
July 4:  1-3 p.m. | F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain
Patriotic games, music and family activities at Liberty Bell Pool.

Meriwether County

Manchester July Celebration
July 2:  5-10 p.m. | The Mill, Manchester
An afternoon and evening of Fourth festivities with live music, vendors and fireworks at sunset.

Muscogee County

America 250 Parade & Drone Show
July 3:  6:30 p.m. | Downtown Columbus
Hosted by Columbus Parks and Recreation, the patriotic parade travels along First Avenue and concludes with a drone light show at Synovus Park.

Independence Day at the National Civil War Naval Museum
July 4:  10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Columbus
Living history demonstrations, patriotic music by the Bob Barr Community Band and cannon firings at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

FreedomFest 1776-2026
July 4:  10 a.m.-5 p.m. | National Infantry Museum, Columbus
Historic reenactments, military displays, food trucks, bounce houses, live entertainment and a concert featuring Keni Thomas and Cornbread.

4th of July Watch Party
July 4:  5-10 p.m. | Woodruff Park, Columbus
Free event featuring live music, food, family activities and views of the fireworks over the Chattahoochee River.

Schley County

Independence Day Celebration
July 4:  9:30 p.m. | Ellaville
American Legion Post 191 hosts a community celebration with fireworks at Harrison Woods Event Center.

Sumter County

Americus Celebrates America
July 2:  7-10 p.m. | Americus (Rylander Park)
Family activities, food vendors and a 100-drone light show highlight this celebration from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Talbot County

Upton Lake Fireworks
July 4:  5-10 p.m. | Upton Lake Cattle Farm, Waverly Hall
Live music, concessions, games, face painting and fireworks. Admission is free; donations benefit the O’Neal Fire Department.

Troup County

4th of July Fireworks at Pyne Road
July 4:  3 p.m. | Pyne Road Park, LaGrange
Troup County Parks & Recreation’s annual Independence Day celebration features family-friendly fun overlooking West Point Lake. DJ Solo Dolo begins playing at 6 p.m., food and beverage vendors will be on site, and a fireworks show lights up the sky after dark. Admission is $10 per vehicle (cash only). Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

4th of July in the Vineyard
July 4:  4 p.m. | West Point
Barbecue, live music and fireworks after dark.

Upson County

Freedom Fest
July 4:  4-10 p.m. | Greatest Generation Park, Thomaston
Annual community celebration with family activities, live entertainment and fireworks.

Thomaston Fourth of July Celebration
July 4:  7 a.m.-10 p.m. | Downtown Thomaston
Celebrate Independence Day with a full day of hometown festivities beginning with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by the Firecracker 5K, craft vendors, a classic car show, the annual Independence Day parade, opening ceremony, chicken barbecue, bounce houses and the Cod Adams Memorial Horseshoe Tournament. Live entertainment continues throughout the afternoon and evening, culminating with a performance by Hello Newman and a fireworks show after dark behind the block on Valley Street.

East Alabama Events

Barbour County

Eufaula Independence Day Celebration
July 3:  5:30-9 p.m. | Lakepoint State Park
Live music by Keller Bond followed by a fireworks display.

Lee County

73rd Annual Freedom Celebration
July 3:  6:30-9 p.m. | Opelika High School
Food, family fun and fireworks.

Independence Day Celebration
July 4:  6 p.m. | Duck Samford Stadium, Auburn
Food, live music, children’s activities and fireworks after 9 p.m. Rain date is July 5.

Russell County

4th of July Celebration at the Phenix City Amphitheater
July 4:  4 p.m. ET | Phenix City Amphitheater, Phenix City
Enjoy a free evening of Independence Day fun featuring live music by The Wild Feathers with special guest Adam Hood, a food truck court, beer garden and a fireworks show after dark. Bring a lawn chair and celebrate America’s birthday along the Chattahoochee River.