Full Notification

Marietta will be hosting an Independence Day Let Freedom Ring Parade
and fun-filled day! 
We want you to come join the festivities and have fun Monday, July 4th!  If we work TOGETHER to spread the word, this will make for a better day for everyone.
 
First, a list of the event timeframes, then some important notes from MPD:
 
10:00 AM Parade
The “Let Freedom Ring” parade begins on Roswell Street at Victory Drive.  The parade will continue West on Roswell Street into the square, then turn North onto E Park Square and continue North on Cherokee Street all the way to the Cobb County 911 building at North Marietta Parkway.  Over 95 different entries have registered to participate in this year’s parade!  Road closures for the parade will begin at 9:15 AM.

• 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM Festival in the park activities (art/craft vendors, food trucks, concession stands, carnival games and kids play areas with large inflatables etc.)
• 12:00 Concert featuring Scott Thompson
• 2:00pm Bell Ringing Ceremony
• 2:30pm Concert featuring Atlanta Concert Band
• 7:00pm Concert Featuring Josh Jones
• 8:00pm Departure The Journey Tribute Band

1. ROADS ON THE PARADE ROUTE WILL BE CLOSED 45 MINUTES BEFORE, AND DURING THE PARADE. 
2. THE ROADS SURROUNDING THE SQUARE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY.  
3. Please consider using a ride sharing service to drop you off and pick you up with ease.
4. If you park in one of the parking decks, we have some helpful reminders for you:
   • Please back into the parking space so your exit will be easier and quicker.
   • Fireworks are NOT allowed to be used on any of the parking decks near the Marietta Square.
   • Open alcohol containers / consumption are not permitted on the parking decks.
5. Local businesses and restaurants will be open on their own normal holiday schedules.
6. Parking will be challenging, especially with the First United Methodist Church parking lot closed.  PLEASE CONSIDER USING A RIDE SHARE SERVICE.
7. UBER/LYFT drivers will take you anywhere, but the city has DESIGNATED an easy intersection to give YOU quick access with limited walking as well as give the drivers easy access so they can keep moving and minimize your ride costs.  PLEASE use the intersection of Lawrence Street and Waddell Street as your drop off and pick up locations.
8. It is supposed to be ABOVE normal temperatures, please stay hydrated and plan accordingly.
9. Pets can NOT cool off as quickly as you can.  PLEASE keep them hydrated and guard against having them standing for too long on hot pavement.