The fireworks start at dark, and some events include daytime activities, too.

Gainesville

What: Owl Creek Band, food, craft market and bouncy houses
When: 9 a.m. July 4, with 3:30 p.m. tribute to veterans
Where: Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Highway, Gainesville
How much: $10 per car
More info: 770-534-7091

Lanier Islands

What: Low country boil, street performers and concerts
When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 30 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 1-4
Where: Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford
How much: $15-41.99
More info: 770-945-8787

Flowery Branch

What: Craft market, raffles and prizes
When: 5 p.m. July 1
Where: Sterling on the Lake, 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch
How much: $5 per car, $1 per person for walk-ups and free for residents with amenity card
More info: 770-965-3980

Cumming
What: Dance contest, food vendors and children’s activities
When: 6-11 p.m. July 3
Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming
How much: Free
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Dahlonega

What: 5K, adventure zone for kids, craft market, car show, parade
When: 8 a.m. to dark July 4; parade at 11 a.m.
Where: University of North Georgia drill field, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega
How much: Free
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Braselton

What:  Festival, parade and concert
When: 5 to 10 p.m. July 4
Where: Braselton Town Green, 9924 Davis St., Braselton
How much: Free
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Buford

When: 5 p.m. July 4
Where: Mall of Georgia parking lot, 3333 Buford Drive NE, Buford
How much: Free
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Dawsonville

When: 6 to 9 p.m. July 4
Where: Atlanta Motorsports Park, 20 Duck Thurmond Road, Dawsonville
Cost: Free
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Helen

When: 9:30 to 10 p.m. July 4
Where: Alpine Village Shoppes, 8016 S. Main St., Helen
How much: Free
More info: 706-878-2181