Fireworks, food trucks and festivities are coming back to Northeast Georgia this year for Independence Day weekend.
If you’re looking to catch a dazzling display under the night sky, check out one of these Fourth of July celebrations in your area.
Iron Mountain Resort's 4th of July Fireworks and Celebration
What: Fireworks, live music, food trucks and family activities.
When: Sunday, July 4. Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Iron Mountain Resort, 116 Iron Mountain Pkwy, Dahlonega.
How much: $20 per vehicle with online RSVP, $25 at the gate
More info: https://ironmountainresort.com/blogs/news/4th-of-july-celebration
Dahlonega Independence Day
What: Fireworks show
When: Dusk Sunday, July 4
Where: Iron Mountain Resort, 116 Iron Mountain Parkway, Dahlonega
How much: $20 per car
More info: 706-482-2714
Helen Fireworks
What: Annual fireworks show
When: Dusk Sunday, July 4
Where: Behind the Alpine Village Shoppes and Helen Welcome Center, 726 Brucken Strasse, Helen
How much: Free
More info: helenga.org
Independence Day Celebration at Laurel Park
What: Fireworks display, food trucks, car show and family-friendly activities hosted by American Legion Post 7
When: Gates open at 9 a.m. July 3, fireworks show begins after sunset
Where: Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Highway, Gainesville
How much: $10 per car
More info: 470-577-3617
Downtown Braselton Fourth of July Festival
What: Parade, concert, antique market, fireworks and trolley shuttle services
When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 4; 6 p.m. parade through downtown Braselton followed by GlowBand concert on Town Green, fireworks between 9-9:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Braselton
How much: Free
More info: downtownbraselton.com
Braselton Patriotic Concert
What: Concert by North Georgia Winds, a local symphonic band
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 3
Where: Town Green, 9924 Davis St., Braselton
How much: Free
More info: downtownbraselton.com
Honoring Freedom
What: Fireworks, community parade and family games organized by Chicopee Baptist Church
When: Parade begins at 6 p.m. July 4, fireworks start after sunset
Where: Chicopee Baptist Church, 13 First St., Gainesville
How much: Free
More info: 770-536-3761
Lanier Islands Fireworks
What: Fireworks shows on the beach
When: 10 p.m. Saturday, July 3; 10 p.m. Sunday, July 4
Where: Paradise Beach, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford
How much: General admission
More info: lanierislands.com
Northwinds Symphonic Band — A Patriotic Pops Concert
What: Concert hosted by The Arts Council with patriotic selections of music played by wind, string and percussion musicians
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 3
Where: Gladys Wyant Performing Arts Pavilion, 331 Spring St., Gainesville
How much: $20 adults; $15 students; $18 for 65 and up; $15 for veterans and their immediate family; $240 table for eight
More info: theartscouncil.net
Lake Burton Fireworks
What: Boat-accessible fireworks show
When: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 3
Where: South end of Billy Goat Island, Lake Burton, Rabun County
How much: Suggested donation of $100 per family
More info: lakeburtonfireworks.com