Northeast Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge & McCaysville
Blue Ridge Freedom 5K & Old Timers’ Parade — July 4, 7:30 AM (5K), then parade downtown at 10 AM in the city park.
Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks — July 4 at ~9:30 PM, launched near the dam, prime viewing from Morganton Point, Dam access, marina, or on a boat.
Copper Basin / McCaysville Fireworks — July 5 at dusk, in downtown McCaysville/Copperhill; can also enjoy the Firecracker Special train trip July 5 evening.
Blairsville (Union County)
Red, White & Blairsville — July 4, 7:30 PM–10 PM at Meeks Park; free family-friendly event with bounce houses, food trucks, raffles, cornhole, and fireworks.
Dahlonega
4th of July Family Fun Day & Fireworks — July 4th, day starts with Firecracker 5K (8 AM), car show, parade, kids’ zone, live music and ends with fireworks at the UNG drill field just after dark.
Hiawassee (Lake Chatuge)
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Celebration — July 4 starting around 3 PM (family activities), live music 6–9 PM, fireworks at ~9:45 PM over Lake Chatuge .
Lake Chatuge Boat Parade + Dual Fireworks Options — July 4 boat parade in the morning; fireworks can also be viewed from Sand Bar & Grille or fairgrounds.
Lake Burton
Lake Burton Fireworks & Fun Run — Annual fireworks launched from Billy Goat Island on July 5 at ~9:30 PM (boat-viewing popular). Includes a fun run at Moccasin Creek State Park earlier in the day.
Quick Summary
Location Date Highlights & Fireworks Time
Blue Ridge July 4 Parade, 5K in morning; fireworks ~9:30 PM
McCaysville July 5 Copper Basin fireworks; train ride July 5
Blairsville July 4, 7:30 PM All-ages celebration with fireworks at night
Dahlonega July 4 Day-to-night event, fireworks after dusk
Hiawassee July 4 Boat parade, fairground concert + fireworks at ~9:45 PM
Lake Burton July 5, ~9:30 PM Boat-view fireworks show, fun run earlier
Tips for Planning
Boat-viewing at Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Chatuge, and Lake Burton is highly recommended—bring watercraft or arrive early by shore.
Daytime events (5Ks, parades) are family-friendly—plan lodging nearby to enjoy the full-day celebrations.
Arrive early for parking and prime fireworks vantage spots at fairgrounds and lakesides.
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