Local Independence Day Events
Sand Gnat Fireworks
Thursday, July 3rd, game at 6:30 p.m., fireworks around 10 at Grayson Stadium on Victory Drive
The Savannah Adult Baseball League is playing an East / West All Star game. Come for the baseball game, a local band, thirsty Thursday, and fireworks. Tickets: call the Sand Gnat office at 912-351-9150 or go to www.sandgnats.com; free tickets in advance at the Customer Service stand in the Savannah Mall.
Fourth of July Sunshine Festival
Thursday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 6th in Neptune Park at the Pier, St. Simons Island
Arts & Crafts July 4-6, Entertainment, Food and Activities July 3-6. The best fireworks in Coastal Georgia will begin at 9 p.m. the night of July 4th with more fireworks than ever before. Bring a chair and meet your friends in the park to sit back and watch the show off the end of the Pier.
Reidsville Festivities
Friday, July 4th, 9 a.m. to dark at the park pond
The Reidsville Fire Department will be hosting the July 4th festivities. From 9 a.m. to noon: kids fishing rodeo at the park pond. 3:00 p.m.: entertainment begins. Children’s games at the shelter by the pond. 6:00 p.m.: political forum at the entertainment shelter. Fireworks display at dark over the park pond.
Fort McAllister Fourth of July Program
Friday July 4th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fort McAllister State Historic Park in Richmond Hill
Come celebrate our Nation’s birthday at Fort McAllister. Pack a lunch and come prepared to play games of the period. There will be ice cold watermelon. Cost: Adults $4, children $2.50. Directions: I-95, Exit #90, then east on GA Hwy. 144, look for signs.
Rincon Fourth of July parade
Friday, July 4th at 10 a.m.
The parade will be held on July 4th this year, following the normal route of Macomber Park to Lexington Avenue to Highway 21 and then to Richland Avenue.
The procession begins at 10 a.m.
Fourth of July Ceremony
Friday, July 4th, 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah
Daughters of the American Revolution request the honor of your presence at this commemoration of America’s Independence. At the Button Gwinnett Monument in Colonial Park Cemetery, located at the corner of Abercorn and Oglethorpe streets in Savannah. Light refreshments, free and open to the public.
Fort Morris Independence Day Colonial Faire
Friday, July 4th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Morris State Historic Site
There will be games of skill, prizes, live colonial music, musket and cannon firing, opening/closing ceremonies and you can meet the Georgia Signers of the Declaration of Independence. The event is FREE. Fort Morris is located 7 miles east of I-95, exit 76, near Midway, Georgia. Follow the brown Liberty Trail signs. For more information call 912-884-5999 or email fortmorris@coastalnow.net
Shelter Cove Harbour Fireworks and Concert
Friday, July 4th, 6:30 p.m. to dark at Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island
Fireworks will explode over Shelter Cove Harbour as part of HarbourFest’s annual Fourth of July celebration, which is free and open to the public. Musician Shannon Tanner will celebrate two decades of performing at HarbourFest with free concerts at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Patriotic Big Band Show
Friday, July 4th, 6 p.m. at the Lucas Theatre in Savannah
The third annual “Patriotic Big Band Salute – Savannah Swings” at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Show begins at 6 p.m. and culminates with a street parade to reserved seats at the Savannah River to watch the fireworks. Music by Jeremy Davis and The Fabulous Equinox Jazz Orchestra. Tickets: $25 at SCAD box office (206 E. Broughton) or www.lucastheatre.com
Fantastic Fourth of July on the River
Friday, July 4th, from 5 p.m. on River Street in Savannah
celebrate the Fourth of July in River Street style! Festivities begin at 5 p.m. on the plaza with live entertainment and more. Fireworks will begin around 9:20 p.m. on Historic River Street.
Brunswick's Old-fashioned Fourth of July
Friday, July 4th, 7 p.m. at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Brunswick
An evening of family fun and fireworks in Mary Ross Waterfront Park. Games begin at 7:00 pm. Fireworks are at dusk.
Jekyll Island Fireworks Extravaganza
Friday, July 4th, at Jekyll Island Beach
An evening of fireworks along the Jekyll Island Beach.
Fourth of July Fireworks on the Beach
Friday, July 4th, at 9:15 p.m. on Tybee Island
Enjoy Tybee Island’s Independence Day Celebration with fireworks on the beach. Come early because the island fills up quickly. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m.
Independence Day at Battlefield Memorial Park
Friday, July 4th, at Battlefield Memorial Park in Savannah
Celebrate America's independence at the site of one of the Revolution's most important battles -- Battlefield Memorial Park at the corner of MLK and Louisville Road. Cannon and musket firing demonstrations, kids' activities, and more.
Richmond Hill Family Festival
Saturday, July 5th, from noon to 10 p.m. at J.F. Gregory Park in Richmond HIll
Free admission and parking (rides will require purchase tickets). Crafts, entertainment, events, vendor booths, rides and more. Miss RHRA pageant at 10 a.m.; silent auction from noon to 8 p.m.; bbq meals at noon; Paul Bunyan Lumberjack shows; Richmond Hill Idol featuring Stephanie Edwards at 5 p.m.; and fireworks at dusk.
Red, White & Blues on the Bluff
Saturday, July 5th, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Waterfront Park in Downtown Darien
4th of July celebration in beautiful historic downtown Darien featuring great blues music by Vic Waters. Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. over the Darien River. Cost: $10 ages 13 and up; $5 ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and under. Advanced adult tickets available at the Chamber (105 Ft. King George Drive) or call 912-437-6684.
July 4th Celebration
Saturday and Sunday, July 5th and 6th, at Fort Pulaski National Monument
To help celebrate the nation’s 232nd Birthday, a special patriotic living history event will include a Civil War baseball game using 1860s rules and equipment, cannon firings and soldier demonstrations.
