Marietta continues July 4 tradition with parade, Square events

The City of Marietta will continue its longstanding Independence Day traditions in 2025.

The Let Freedom Ring Parade kicks off the festivities on Friday, July 4, starting at 10 a.m. The parade route begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church and continues to the Marietta Square for the 4th in the celebration, and fireworks.

Here’s the schedule, per the city website:

• 10:00am thru 9:00pm Festival – Arts & Crafts, Kid’s Zone, Festival Food, Free Concerts
• 12:00pm Concert  Featuring Scott Thompson
• 2:00pm Bell Ringing Ceremony
• 2:30pm Atlanta Concert Band
• 7:00pm Cat Carter
•  8:00pm to 9:30pm Featuring: Chuck Martin and the Line Up

The fireworks will take place after dark.

There will be a number of street closures in effect for most of the day (map here), and some will be closed late Thursday, July 4.

The city also has a map detailing public parking availability at this link.

The Marietta History Center will be holding a fundraising event, “July 4th Fireworks on the Bricks,” with views of the fireworks.

Some reserved tables will be set up in front of the Kennesaw House, along the railroad tracks, with packages ranging from $200 to $300 for a table of four. 

Tables and parking can be purchased through the Marietta History Center’s online store at www.MariettaHistory.org. Quantities are limited, so early reservations are encouraged.