With the campus closed for the holiday, enjoy the weekend celebrating around Atlanta.
Georgia Tech will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. For those in town over the holiday weekend, there are plenty of events and activities to fill your calendar.
Fireworks Shows and Celebrations Around Atlanta
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
When: Friday, July 4, start times vary
Where: From Lenox Square to Piedmont Park
Over 52,000 participants will pack Peachtree Street for the 56th annual running of the world’s largest 10K. The route from Lenox Square to Piedmont Park will be lined with spectators and more than a dozen entertainment areas. For viewers who want to cheer on the runners, stop by one of five 'cheer item' pickup locations around the route.
Sunflower Maze
When: Friday, July 4 – Tuesday, July 8
Where: Buford Corn Maze, 4470 Bennett Road, Buford, GA 30519
Before corn mazes in the fall, celebrate summer by navigating the Buford Sunflower Maze, which is open until July 8.
Food and Drink Tour of the Beltline
When: Saturday, July 5
Experience Atlanta’s vibrant culinary and art scene with seven tastings across five stops on the Beltline, the multi-use trail encircling the core of the city that is expected to be completed by 2030.
Double Play: Stars of the Gridiron and Diamond
When: Open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: College Football Hall of Fame
The College Football Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit highlights the athletic phenoms who made a name for themselves on the gridiron in college and on the field in Major League Baseball. On display through October, the exhibit features exclusive artifacts and immersive storytelling elements.
Tour Georgia’s Revolutionary War Sites
From the Savannah shores to the Kettle Creek Battlefield, sites across the state provide historical insight into Georgia’s role in the Revolutionary War.
Atlanta Braves vs. Baltimore Orioles
When: Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6
Where: Truist Park
Celebrate Independence Day with America’s pastime at Truist Park as the Braves host the Baltimore Orioles. Friday’s game will feature a special Fourth of July-themed fireworks show.