Festivities ahead of the Fourth

Why wait to celebrate Independence Day? Here are three celebrations set for Tuesday complete with live music, food and of course fireworks.

Duluth Celebration on Duluth Town Green

Celebrate Independence Day early with a firework display, bands, kids activities and more on Duluth Town Green. Tuesday, July 3. 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Free admission. Duluth Town Green. 3167 Main St., Duluth. 770-4763434. www.duluthga.net/

Kennesaw’s Salute to America Concert & Fireworks

The City of Kennesaw’s 2018 pre-Independence Day celebration of freedom, music and fireworks is huge. Salute to America eventgoers will be treated to two stages of live music, festive street entertainment, food vendors and plenty of activities for the kids. Free admission. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 3. Free admission. Downtown Kennesaw and Depot Park, 2829 Cherokee St NW

Kennesaw. 770-424-8274 www.kennesawjuly3.com

Sparks in the Park at E.E. Robinson Park

The City of Sugar Hill will host an evening of live music and fireworks in Gwinnett County. Concessions and food will be available for sale. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Fireworks will start after dark. Tuesday, July 3. Free admission. Note: Shuttle service starts at 5 PM and will run from Sugar Hill Church to the park until everyone has left the park at the end of the night.

850 Level Creek Road, Sugar Hill. 770-945-6716 cityofsugarhill.com/event/ sparks-in-the-park/

AJC FILE A celebration at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.