This Labor Day weekend, August 29 through September 1, Atlanta hosts a lineup of events, from dazzling laser shows to Pride festivities, Dragon Con, and a Taylor Swift rooftop party. The city promises a non-stop party for everyone, including residents and visitors.
Highlights
- Atlanta has an exciting lineup for Labor Day weekend on September 1.
- The city hosts fun activities for the whole community, including music festivals, theatre, comic con and laser shows.
- From fireworks to pride parades and Taylor Swift themed rooftop party Atlanta offers a complete package this weekend.
Where to Celebrate Labor Day weekend
Atlanta is packed with events this Labor Day weekend, offering something for everyone. Here’s a roundup of top spots to enjoy the long weekend:
Labor Day Weekend Lasershow
- When: August 30, 2025 – September 1, 2025
- Where: Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Families can catch a spectacular laser show at Stone Mountain Park during Labor Day weekend, complete with nightly fireworks and the acrobatic ‘Silver Starlets’ performance.
The Labor Day Weekend Laser show will also feature a free fireworks show on all three nights. Atlanta’s residents and visitors can enjoy ‘The Silver Starlets’, an all-female acrobatic, glamorous show.
Atlanta Black Pride
- When: August 29, 2025 – September 2, 2025
- Where: Multiple Locations, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is a weeklong spirited celebration of inclusivity, love, and equality. The event is hosted to honor the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community and their resilience. Through initiatives such as Pure Heat Community Festival, the event plans to create a space that empowers, supports, inspires, and educates the community.
Dragon Con
- When: August 29, 2025 – September 1, 2025
- Where: Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30310
Dragon Con returns to downtown Atlanta this Labor Day weekend, bringing the world’s largest celebration of sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, comics, and more.
The iconic convention unites fans and creators alike for an unforgettable experience. While the Saturday parade is free and open to the public, the membership for Dragon Con is $175 for all five days.
Taylor Swift Night at Virtue Rooftop
- When: August 31, 2025 – September 1, 2025
- Where: 5 Church Restaurant, 1197 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30361
At Taylor Swift Night at Virtue Rooftop event, sing along, dance and ‘shake it off’ to Taylor’s popular songs. The event invites fans to sing, dance, and enjoy Taylor’s hits from a rooftop with skyline views. The 21+ event also features bubbly cocktails, a cozy fire pit, and ‘Stay Sexy Atlanta’ signed posters.
Atlanta is buzzing this Labor Day weekend, with fireworks, football, Pride festivities, Dragon Con, and a rooftop Taylor Swift party. The city is packed with nonstop ways to celebrate, enjoy the long weekend, and make lasting memories.
