Alpharetta fireworks are at Wills Park on July 4; the 2026 show began at 9:15 p.m. No 2027 details are posted yet. Questions: 678-297-6102.
Last checked 2026-10-03. The city of Alpharetta has not announced its 2027 Fourth of July plans. This guide describes the 2026 celebration, from the city’s Fourth of July fireworks page, so you know what to expect. We will update it when the 2027 details are posted. The city’s 2026 page was last updated June 26, 2026.
Alpharetta’s Independence Day fireworks are a city event at Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, run by the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services Department’s special events team. Admission is free. In 2026 the city also added a concert and drone show downtown on July 3, for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Who to call
- Special events office: 678-297-6102, specialevents@alpharetta.ga.us
- Grill permits for the Wills Park show: 678-297-6048
- Fire Marshal’s Office (fireworks safety): 678-297-6272
- Weather calls on the night: the Rainout Line app and @AlpharettaRecreation on Facebook
The 2026 schedule
| Event | Date | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concert: Party on the Moon | Friday, July 3, 2026 | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Town Green, Alpharetta City Center, 2 Park Plaza |
| Patriotic drone show | Friday, July 3, 2026 | 9:30 p.m. | Town Green |
| Fireworks | Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 9:15 p.m. | Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road |
If weather delayed the show, the city said the latest possible start was 10:40 p.m.
The city invited families to bring blankets, picnics and games to Wills Park. Concessions were sold at the Wills Park Equestrian Center from 5 to 9 p.m. and at Wills Park Pool from 7 to 9 p.m.
Rules in the park
- Consumer fireworks, drones and charcoal grills are banned at the Wills Park show.
- Small propane grills are allowed with an approved permit. In 2026 the city capped grill permits at the first 50 applicants. The application and the city’s policy on grills in parks are on the city’s grill permit form.
Parking
In 2026 every main lot at Wills Park was open until full:
- Wacky World at Wills Park
- Wills Park Recreation Center
- Wills Park Equestrian Center
- Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St.
Road closures
In 2026 these roads closed at 4 p.m. until the end of the show, with detours and public safety officers on hand:
- Old Milton Parkway from Wills Road to state Route 9
- Wills Road from Old Milton Parkway to state Route 9
Expect the same pattern in 2027 unless the city says otherwise. Our road construction and closures guide carries the closure list once it is posted.
Downtown on July 3
The 2026 concert and drone show were on the Town Green at Alpharetta City Center, next to City Hall. The city asked people to bring blankets and chairs. It billed the evening as part of the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, so it may not return in the same form.
Fireworks at home
The ban on consumer fireworks applies inside Wills Park during the show. For using consumer fireworks at your own home, Georgia law and the city’s ordinances set the rules, including hours and noise limits. Call the Alpharetta Fire Marshal’s Office at 678-297-6272 before you light anything, and check the city’s Code of Ordinances.
If a pet runs off
The city says loose dogs in Alpharetta are handled by Fulton County Animal Control, 404-613-0358.
What this means for you
- The 2027 date, start time and any downtown concert have not been announced. Check this page or the city’s special events page from June.
- Plan around road closures from late afternoon near Wills Park.
- Leave the sparklers and the charcoal grill at home if you are going to the park.
More seasonal guides: things to do this month and parks and trails in Alpharetta.