Gwinnett Daily Post

Fireworks will light up the sky tonight and Saturday as Gwinnett celebrates

Independence Day. Here's a look at what's happening this Fourth of July:

4th of July Gala

Weekend and

Fireworks Extravaganza

· What: A two-day celebration with live entertainment, music, games and a fireworks display

· When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until fireworks conclude Saturday

· Where: Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 6950 Holiday Roa, Buford

· Cost: $8 per vehicle

· For more information: Call 1-800-840-LAKE or visit www.lakelanierislands.com

Independence Day

Celebration in Norcross

· What: Live music from the Skin Alley Cats, fireworks, rides, vendors, food and games

· When: 2 to 10 p.m. today

· Where: Lillian Webb Park, 5 College St., Norcross

· Cost: Free

· For more information: Call 770-448-2122 or visit www.norcrosscultural

arts.com

Mall of Georgia's

Fabulous Fourth

· What: Live music, family-friendly activities and a fireworks display, including performances by the Mike Rogers Band from 2 to

4 p.m., Johnny Rockbridge from 4 to 6 and The Woody's from 6:30 to

8:30 p.m. Saturday with fireworks and a showing of the film "Independence Day," presented by the Movies Under the Stars series, to follow

· When: Beginning at

2 p.m. Saturday

· Where: Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford

· Cost: Free

· For more information: Call 678-482-8788

Duluth Celebrates America

· What: An evening of live entertainment, including performances by The Woody's and the Army Ground Forces band Loose Cannons, as well as inflatables and rides for children, food and a fireworks display

· When: 6 to 9:30 p.m. today

· Where: Scott Hudgens Park at River Green, 4545 River Green Parkway, Duluth

· Cost: Admission is free, while a fee will be charged for activities

· For more information: Call 770-476-3434 or visit www.duluthga.net

Sparks in the Park

· What: A movie - "Kung Fu Panda" - fireworks, inflatables, live entertainment, including a performance by Beatles tribute band The Return, and food vendors

· When: 6:30 to

10 p.m. today

· Where: E. E. Robinson Park, south of Sugar Hill Elementary on Sugar Maple Drive just off Level Creek in Sugar Hill

· Cost: Free

· For more information: Call 770-831-7413 or visit www.cityofsugarhill.com

Prelude to the 4th

· What: The Lawrenceville Tourism and Trade Association and Aurora Theatre present the annual, free, outdoor musical celebration followed by a pyrotechnics finale

· When: 7:30 p.m. today

· Where: Gwinnett Historic Courthouse lawn, 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville

· Cost: Free for lawn seating

· For more information: Call 678-226-2639 or visit www.visitlawrenceville.com

42nd annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration

· What: Stone Mountain Park's Lasershow Spectacular and fireworks

· When: 9:30 p.m. today through Sunday

· Where: Stone Mountain Park, U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8, Stone Mountain

· Cost: $10 for parking

· For more information: Call 770-498-5690 or visit www.stonemountainpark.com

Celebrate Braselton Festival

· What: A parade down Ga. Highway 53 at 10 a.m., followed by food, games, performances by Blue Billy Grit, Dirt and Saddle Creek, and a fireworks display courtesy of Chateau Elan

· When: 9 a.m. until fireworks conclude Saturday

· Where: Braselton Park, 126 Harrison Street, Braselton

· Cost: Free

· For more information: Call 706-654-3915

Fourth of July Festival

and Fireworks

· What: Live entertainment, vendors, food and fireworks

· When: 3 p.m. until fireworks conclude Saturday

· Where: 1369 Fourth Ave., Auburn

· Cost: Free to attend

· For more information: Call 770-963-4002 ext. 223 or visit www.cityofauburn-ga.org

Chateau Elan Independence Day Fireworks

· What: Fireworks display

· When: Dusk on Saturday

· Where: Chateau Elan, 100 Tour de France, Braselton

· Cost: Free

· For more information: For more information, call 1-800-233-WINE or visit www.chateauelan.com