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Independence Day Fun 2026

America is 250....Let's Celebrate!

By Maggie Peters MK Publisher Coweta/Fayette June 30, 2026

Happy Independence Day from Macaroni Kid Fayette-Coweta. Check out the local celebrations below to plan your 4th of July. Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!


Fayetteville

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Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Fayetteville at the Main Street 4th of July Weekend – 250th Celebration! Join the fun at City Center Park from 5–9 PM for an evening packed with family-friendly entertainment, including jumbo inflatable obstacle courses, the splash pad open until 8:45 PM, delicious food trucks, local vendors, cold treats, and a spectacular fireworks show to end the night.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, relax on the lawn, and let the kids burn off some energy before the fireworks light up the sky! If you're driving, please note that City Center Park will be closed to parking all day for event setup. Convenient parking is available at City Hall, the Fayette County Public Library, the Fayette County Complex, Fayette County High School, Fayetteville First Baptist Church, or nearby restaurants like Johnny's New York Style Pizza and Frozen Rooster before taking a short walk to the celebration.


Peachtree City

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Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with a full day of patriotic fun in Peachtree City! Start the day by finding a spot along the 4th of July Parade route to enjoy festive floats and community spirit. Please wait until dawn to set up chairs and blankets along the route, or watch from home by scanning the QR codes on the flyer for the parade route and livestream. Then head to Drake Field, which opens at 1:00 PM, for an afternoon and evening of celebration featuring live music by the Luke Morgan Band at 3:00 PM, the 250th Anniversary Ceremony and Liberty Tree Dedication with the Peachtree City Wind Ensemble at 7:30 PM, a spectacular drone show at 9:20 PM, and a fireworks finale at 9:35 PM. Bring the whole family and celebrate this historic milestone with music, memories, and plenty of red, white, and blue fun!

Parade Route: Parade Route Video
Livestream: Peachtree City YouTube Livestream

The City of Peachtree City is committed to providing accessible events. If you need accommodations under the ADA or Title VI, please contact the City's ADA and Title VI Coordinator at least three business days before the event.


Tyrone

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Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration in Tyrone! Join friends, family, and neighbors at Shamrock Park from 3:00–9:00 p.m. for an afternoon and evening packed with patriotic fun as the community celebrates America's 250th anniversary. Enjoy live music, delicious food trucks, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and a spectacular fireworks show to end the night. The festivities kick off at 3:00 p.m. with a festive Children's Parade featuring creatively decorated bikes, golf carts, trikes, and scooters. It's the perfect way to celebrate our nation's history while enjoying the hometown charm and community spirit that make Tyrone such a special place!


Senoia

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Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with Senoia's exciting two-day celebration on July 3-4 at Lake Marimac! Enjoy live music, delicious food vendors, family-friendly fun, and spectacular fireworks lighting up the sky at 9:30 PM both nights. On July 4, start the day with the Freedom Walk or Revere Run 5K, browse the Senoia Farmers Market, then spend the evening enjoying live entertainment before country music star David Lee Murphy takes the stage leading up to the grand fireworks finale.


Newnan

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Celebrate Independence Day in Newnan with a full day of hometown fun! The festivities begin with the annual Independence Day Parade through downtown at 9 AM, followed by the 4th of July Car Show at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum featuring classic cars, live music, and lunch. In the evening, head to Newnan High School for the Rotary Club's free Fireworks Celebration with food trucks, family activities, live music, and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk. Looking for even more fun? Chattahoochee Bend State Park will also host a family-friendly Independence Day Bash with activities throughout the day.

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