The city of Kennesaw will host an all-day Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026.
It is FREE to attend and goes from 4 to 10 p.m.
The location is Depot Park in historic downtown Kennesaw.
Bring a picnic meal or plan to buy food on site — there will be a good variety of meals and snacks.
Coolers are allowed but grills are NOT permitted.
You’re encouraged to bring a blanket or low-back chair.
No umbrellas or tents.
You can expect a day of fun that includes:
- Live music on two stages (see schedule below)
- Fireworks
- Family-friendly activities
- Food vendors
- Street entertainers
NOTE: The kids’ area may include pay-to-play attractions, like rides and inflatables. This has been the case in the past, but we don’t have details for the current year.
Fireworks start around 9:3o and will be visible from Depot Park.
FREE public parking will be available at the following locations:
- Adams Park & the Ben Robertson Community Center
- Along Lewis Street, between North Main Street & Dallas Street
Detailed info here — including road closures.
Depot Park is located at:
2828 Cherokee St.
Kennesaw, GA 30144
There are more fireworks displays and 4th of July celebrations in Cobb County, including:
- Marietta’s 4th in the Park celebration
- Acworth (concert and fireworks at Cauble Park)
- Powder Springs 4th celebration and fireworks
Concert schedule
5:15 p.m.
Tripp’n
(teen rock band)
6:30 p.m.
The Happy Hour
(rock)
8 p.m.
Rupert’s Orchestra
(R&B, rock, top 40)
Complete list of Fourth of July events, by date:
