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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.

Centennial Olympic Park draws thousands for free FIFA Fan Festival finale

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0400

Centennial Olympic Park was at capacity Saturday night as soccer fans gathered for the closing night of the FIFA Fan Festival, the free public viewing party that has drawn crowds of up to 25,000 to downtown Atlanta throughout the World Cup.

The festival’s grand finale featured a live DJ set, a synchronized fireworks show set to the official World Cup anthem, and a special appearance by former Atlanta United captain Miguel Almíron, who took the stage to thank fans before the fireworks.

57th Peachtree Road Race draws record 60,000 runners on hot Fourth of July morning

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:30:00 -0400

A record 60,000 runners took to the streets of Buckhead and Midtown on Saturday morning for the 57th Peachtree Road Race, the world’s largest 10K and one of Atlanta’s most enduring Independence Day traditions.

The race started under mostly clear skies at Peachtree and Lenox roads at 7:30 a.m., with the field broken into five waves to manage crowding at the start. Runners made their way south through Buckhead and into Midtown before finishing at Piedmont Park, where temperatures were already climbing past 80 degrees by the time the lead pack crossed the line.

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.