Stone Mountain Park Activities Festivals & Events Memorial Day Weekend may 23 – 26, 2025 Stone Mountain Park’s Memorial Day Weekend Stone Mountain Park Honors Our Troops and Their Families at Atlanta’s Largest Four-Day Memorial Weekend Event! Enjoy a day full of family fun at Atlanta’s #1 attraction. Spend the day on family-friendly attractions like Dinosaur Explore and Scenic Railroad, or hike the one-mile trail to the top of Stone Mountain for amazing views of downtown Atlanta. Stay into the evening for a special salute to the troops with an extended fireworks finale immediately following the Music Across America Drone & Light Show, four nights in a row. Military FREE: Active duty, veterans, and retired military personnel will receive one free Attractions Ticket with valid ID and will save up to 30% off per person for immediate family members at the ticket plaza inside the park. May 23– Attractions open 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Light Show 9:30 PM May 24 – 26– Attractions open 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Light Show 9:30 PM Special performances by the 116th US Army Band Attractions Tickets include access to attractions, seasonal live entertainment, plus lawn seating for the Music Across America Drone & Light Show. Daily or annual parking pass also required for entry. Buy Tickets Book hotel Book camp site introducing Fire Drones During Memorial Day Weekend, the drone show will feature a formation of 250 drones creating the image of an eagle, with most of the drones outfitted to release fireworks from the wings and tail. Stone Mountain Park is the only place in the southeast to see these fire drones in action! Salute to the troops Light Show & Fireworks Marvel as the skies above light up in a specially choreographed musical tribute honoring the brave men and women who protect our country. The special patriotic fireworks finale will immediately follow the Music Across America Drone & Light Show. Learn about Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks. Attractions Summit Skyride Take a ride to top of the mountain in this cable car with 360 degree views Scenic Railroad All aboard this five mile train ride through the woods and around the base of the mountain Dinosaur Explore Walk through this wooded trail to learn about more than 20 life-sized dinosaurs SkyHike Trek through the treetops on one of the nation’s largest family adventure courses All Attractions Adventure Outpost NEW! Lakeside Zip Line Adventure Course Rent a Kayak or SUP Take a Lake Tour reserve now FAQs for Memorial Day Weekend What Military ID’s are accepted during Memorial Day Weekend? Offer valid Memorial Weekend only. The following forms of military I.D. are acceptable: Common Access Card, DD Form 1173, DD form 2A, DD Form 1173, DD214, Georgia Veteran’s Driver’s License. Parking, taxes, and service fees extra. 2 and under are free. Is the Drone & Light Show included with an Attractions Ticket? Yes, the Drone & Light Show is included with an Attractions Ticket and an Annual Mountain Membership, or you can purchase a Light Show Only ticket to view the show.
