Cheers to Independence Day! This weekend in Northeast Georgia, you can celebrate the 249th birthday of our nation at the following locations:
Saturday, July 5
Where: Sky Valley DowntownWhat: Kids’ activities, barbecue, fireworks, a parade, a hot dog cafe, and a rubber duck race
Where: Franklin Square in downtownWhat: Food, dance performances, a patriotic show, fireworks, and live music (a 7:30 PM DJ and a 7:30 PM Righteous Revolver).
Where: Tiger, Georgia’s Tiger Drive-InWhen gates open at 6:30 p.m., there will be a fireworks display before Jurassic World: Rebirth (entry fee).
Where: Cleveland’s Freedom ParkWhat: Fireworks after dark, followed by food and music vendors starting at 7 PM
Where: Billy Goat Island’s southern tipWhat: Boat parade and lakeside fireworks (which may be seen from LaPrade’s Marina as well as from the water)
Sunday, July 6
Where: Magness Cove by Billy Goat Island is where it starts and finishes.What: a ski show from Magness Cove to Moccassin Creek across Lake Burton
Saturday, July 12
Where: Clarkesville’s Pitts ParkWhat: Food and drink, fireworks, a Dylan Armour Band show, bounce houses, and kid-friendly activities
