Know Before You Go

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The information on this page is about a past event. Stay tuned for details about Stars & Stripes 2026!

The fireworks and outdoor concert are free to enjoy. Food and beverage are available for purchase.
Please do not set up before 4:00 p.m.
Blankets, lawn chairs (low back chairs preferred) are allowed.
- No outside tables, and please do not move existing bistro tables & chairs on the plaza.
- No pop-up tents, tarp tents, or canopy tents.
Umbrellas are allowed to protect you from the heat. Please lower them once the concert starts.
NO PERSONAL SPARKLERS.
Be sure to drink lots of water & wear sunscreen.

PET POLICY

No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted.

Please protect your furry friend, and leave them in a safe, secure place at home.

WEATHER

In the event of inclement weather, we will announce updates on this page and on the city's social media.

RESTROOMS

Restrooms & porta-potties are available throughout the event & select parking lots. ADA restrooms are available at all restroom locations.
Indoor restrooms are available in the brick building on Mt. Vernon Hwy or in City Hall.

DRONES

Drones are not permitted.

FIREWORKS AT HOME

If you are planning to shoot your own fireworks at home, here is a quick review of the City’s ordinance:

Fireworks are permitted on July 3 and July 4 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to midnight.
Fireworks may not be ignited on any public roadway; public right-of-way; government property, including city parks and recreational areas; within 100 yards of any utility; within 100 yards of hospital, nursing homes, health care facilities; within 100 yards of any fuel dispensing station or places where flammable liquids are stored in excess of 500 gallons.
Fireworks may not be sold to or used by anyone 18 years of age or younger.

The National Safety Council reports that fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires each year. Fireworks such as Roman candles, bottle rockets, mortar and skyrockets are projectiles designed to explode in the air.

It's best to leave the displays to the experts, but if you are planning your own fireworks celebration, please be safe.

The Sandy Springs Fire Department offers the following safety advice:

Fireworks and alcohol don't mix - please don't drink and strike
Wear closed-toed shoes to protect your feet
Wear eyeglasses or goggles to protect your eyes
Wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants to avoid burns to arms and legs (the most common fireworks injury)- avoid certain fabrics like dry-wicking materials.
Sparklers are popular for children - have them use a plastic cup to shield their hands. The National Fire Protection Association estimates that sparklers alone account for more than 25 percent of emergency room visits for fireworks injuries.

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