WHAT: Woodstock’s July 4th Spectacular
WHEN: Friday, July 4, 2025
WHERE: Road race, parade, and festival in downtown Woodstock; fireworks in the area of GA-92 and I-575

The City of Woodstock’s July 4th Spectacular takes place on Friday, July 4th, 2025. The day’s events include a downtown road race, a Main Street parade, a family-friendly festival, and a thrilling firework display after dusk.

At 6:45 a.m., Main Street and Rope Mill Road will close for the Freedom Run. Market Street will close between Mill Street and Fowler Street and Chambers Street will close from Wheeler Street to Arnold Mill Road for the race. Registration for the 10K/5K/1K/Tot Trot opens at 5:45 a.m. and pre-race assembly is at the Woodstock Arts Event Green on Market Street. More info and online registration at woodstockfreedomrun.com. Main Street, Rope Mill Road, and Chambers Street will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Market Street will remain closed for the awards ceremony until 10:30 a.m.

At 9:45 a.m., Main Street and Rope Mill Road will close again for the parade. The parade will begin at Woodstock Elementary School and continue south along Rope Mill Road to Main Street. Floats will continue through downtown Woodstock to the Sam’s Club near GA-92. The parade will take place rain or shine unless there is dangerous weather. Roads will reopen around 11:30 a.m.

Following the parade, gather in the Park at City Center for a family-friendly festival that will take place until 3 p.m. The event features a huge foam party plus food, games, arts and crafts, music, and vendors.

The day ends with a truly spectacular fireworks celebration in the area of GA-92 and I-575 after dusk. Woodstock Police Department has established an exit traffic plan and will be directing traffic following the fireworks.

Woodstock’s July 4th Spectacular is produced by Woodstock Parks and Recreation and is sponsored by Bug Busters. For more information about the July 4th Spectacular go to woodstockga.gov/4th. For hotel information, go to visitwoodstockga.com/hotels.

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About City of Woodstock, GA: Located just 30 miles north of Atlanta, Woodstock’s City limits include more than 12 square miles and over 35,000 residents. Woodstock is a Georgia PlanFirst Community and a recipient of Georgia Municipal Association’s Live Work Play City Award.