Boat parades, festivals, fireworks: Fourth of July in Georgia

by The 100 Companies June 22, 2022

June 22, 2022

The skies over Georgia will be lit up with fireworks displays this Fourth of July. (Photo courtesy of Frank Cone/Pexels)

Our state goes big for July 4:

• Lake Chatuge Boat Parade, July 2 – Boats parade past the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds.

• Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Fireworks Train – Fireworks during 2-hour layover of 4-hour train ride.

• Callaway Gardens and Resort Star-Spangled Beach Party, July 1-4 – Nightly fireworks, family activities on Robin Lake Beach.

• Savannah’s Waterfront Independence Day Celebration, July 2-4 – Live entertainment, dinner and drink specials, arts and crafts fair, fireworks.

• St. Mary’s Independence Day Festival, July 4 – 5K, 10K and Kids’ Runs, arts and crafts festival, parade and fireworks.

• St. Simons Fourth of July Celebration – Arts and crafts, fun runs, fireworks.

– Margaret Willard, The Georgia 100