Lenox Square fireworks draw crowd of 100,000 to Buckhead on Fourth of July

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:30:00 -0400

The annual Lenox Square fireworks show lit up the Buckhead skyline Saturday night, drawing an estimated 100,000 people to the area for the 25-minute Independence Day display.

Spectators lined both sides of Peachtree Road for blocks in either direction of the mall, with crowds particularly dense around the intersection of Peachtree and Lenox roads. Many brought blankets and lawn chairs, setting up as early as 6 p.m. to claim a good vantage point.

APD holds July 4 safety press conference at Lenox Square

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Atlanta Police on Friday afternoon held a public safety press conference at Lenox Square, urging residents and visitors to plan ahead for the Independence Day holiday weekend and announcing a series of new measures for downtown celebrations.

APD Deputy Chief Charles Hampton Jr. told reporters the department will deploy its full patrol force across downtown, Buckhead, and the city’s major parks on Saturday, with extra officers assigned to the Peachtree Road Race route, Centennial Olympic Park, and Lenox Square.

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Lenox Square fireworks draw crowd of 100,000 to Buckhead on Fourth of July

APD holds July 4 safety press conference at Lenox Square