Marietta’s 4th In The Park is an all-day celebration featuring a parade, concerts, festival, and fireworks!
The city of Marietta is hosting an all-day “4th in the Park” celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026 — PLUS a bonus kick off concert on Friday, July 3rd by Drivin N Cryin.
Its all FREE to attend.
The event runs from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m., with fireworks after dark. The celebration is spread out on and around Glover Park and the rest of the Marietta Square.
The 4th of July events include a parade, free live concerts, an arts and crafts show, food trucks, Kids Zone, carnival games, and the fireworks finale.
The concert headliner is Departure, a Journey tribute band.
Independence Eve Celebration on July 3rd
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the City of Marietta is proud to announce a FREE 4th of July kick-off concert, featuring Atlanta’s own Drivin N Cryin to headlining the evening’s event.
You are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of live music and patriotic celebration on the Square as the City begins its weekend of Independence Day festivities.
There are more fireworks displays and 4th of July celebrations in Cobb County, including:
- Kennesaw’s fireworks, concert, and festival on July 3rd
- Acworth (concert and fireworks at Cauble Park)
- Powder Springs all-day 4th celebration and fireworks
Details for Marietta’s 4th In The Park
We have complete details below, and you can visit the event website for updates.
Event Schedule for July 4th
- 10:00am Let Freedom Ring Parade
- 10:00am thru 9:00pm Festival – Arts & Crafts, Kid’s Zone, Festival Food, Free Concerts
- 12:00pm Concert
- 2:00pm Bell Ringing Ceremony
- 2:30pm Atlanta Concert Band
- 7:00pm Concert
- 8:00pm to 9:30pm Headline Concert : Departure
The Parade Route
The Marietta Let Freedom Ring Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Roswell Street Baptist Church. It travels west on Roswell Street, north on East Park Square past Glover Park and the Square, down Cherokee Street, and ends at North Marietta Parkway.
The end of the parade marks the start of the festival. Food concessions, arts and crafts, and carnival games will provide plenty to do for the whole family.
View the parade route
The Festival
From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., you can enjoy an arts & crafts sale, a Kids Zone, festival food, and live entertainment.
Arts & Crafts booths will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Food will be available from a variety of concessions beginning at 10 am.
Marietta Square restaurants will also be open for business.
Marietta fireworks in 2018. Photo courtesy of City of Marietta, via JRM Management.
