The City of Lilburn invites the community to come together for a star-spangled week of celebration as it presents the Lil Liberties Pop-Up Series and the annual Sparkle in the Park celebration at Lilburn City Park. With patriotic spirit in the air and America’s 250th birthday on the horizon, Lilburn is setting the stage for an unforgettable Independence Day experience filled with music, color and hometown pride.
The Lil Liberties Pop-Up Series brings a fun and festive countdown to July 4 with community activities designed to spark excitement and bring neighbors together:
Patriotic Pops at the Park
Wednesday, July 1 · 1:00 p.m. (While supplies last)
Kick off the holiday week with a free red, white, and blue popsicle at Lilburn City Park. Cool down, celebrate summer and enjoy a sweet patriotic treat while supplies last.
Red, White, and Ragtime in the Park
Thursday, July 2 · 6:00 p.m.
Step back in time and celebrate American musical heritage with a lively performance by the Atlanta Ragtime Band, bringing toe-tapping energy and classic sounds to Lilburn City Park.
Sidewalk Salute Chalk Art Party
Friday, July 3 · 3:00–7:00 p.m.
Grab some chalk and show your patriotic pride as chalk artist Desiree Udell leads a colorful community art celebration at Flagpole Plaza in Lilburn City Park. Families and residents are invited to help transform the sidewalks into a vibrant “Sidewalk Salute,” filling the plaza with red, white, and blue creativity as we celebrate America together.
The celebration reaches its grand finale on Saturday, July 4 with Sparkle in the Park, Lilburn’s signature Independence Day fireworks event from 6:00–10:00 p.m. at Lilburn City Park. This hometown tradition brings the community together for an evening packed with live music, family fun, delicious food and unforgettable summer memories. Guests can enjoy a kid’s activity zone with inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, caricature artists and a wide variety of food vendors before the night sky lights up in a dazzling fireworks display.
This year’s entertainment lineup will keep the energy high and the crowd moving all night long, starting with opening act Son Latino, an Atlanta-based Latin party band known for delivering high-energy performances blending salsa, merengue, cumbia, bachata, reggaeton, Latin pop and English hits with a Latin twist. The celebration continues with headliner American Flyers, a dynamic party band performing dance, rock, pop and country hits built to keep the dance floor packed from start to finish.
The City of Lilburn extends its deepest gratitude to the sponsors who help make this celebration possible. Platinum Sponsors include Bapps Temple, Blue Skies Plumbing, Chick-fil-A and Rebecca Kay Sapp Law Firm. Gold Sponsor is Window Nation. Silver Sponsor is Capital Signs. Bronze Sponsors include Eddies Automotive and Porchline. Community Sponsors include Card My Yard Stone Mountain, New York Life and Shatterproof Media.
“Sparkle in the Park is pure Lilburn spirit,” said Jill Minnoia, Events & Community Engagement Administrator for the City of Lilburn. “It’s neighbors coming together under the summer sky to celebrate freedom, community and joy. This year feels especially meaningful as we look ahead to America’s 250th birthday. We’re inviting everyone to come out, celebrate big and make lasting memories right here in the heart of our city.”
Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring their chairs, their family and their patriotic pride and join Lilburn for a week of celebration, community connection and fireworks-filled fun.
For more information, visit cityoflilburn.com