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Independence Day is just around the corner, and Athens, Georgia, along with its neighboring towns, is gearing up for a series of exciting events and fireworks displays. Get ready to don your red, white, and blue, pack a picnic, and enjoy the festivities with your family and friends. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the celebrations happening in and around Athens, GA, this 4th of July.
Star Spangled Classic in Athens
Date and Time: Saturday, June 29, 6:00 PM
Location: Southeast Clarke Park, 4440 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA
Fireworks: Approximately 9:30 PM
Kick off your Independence Day celebrations early with the Star Spangled Classic in Athens. The event will feature a spectacular fireworks display, carnival rides, inflatables, a photo booth, live music by The Original Splitz, and a food truck court. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking can be found at the Lexington Road Walmart and Whit Davis Elementary School, with complimentary shuttle service provided by Athens Transit.
Parking Information:
Parking locations open at 5:30 PM.
No alcohol, personal fireworks, grills, or smoking allowed.
Pets are not permitted.
Avoid parking on the side of roads and respect private property.
Old Bishop Bash in Watkinsville
Date and Time: Thursday, July 4 (Time TBA)
Location: Old Bishop Road, Watkinsville, GA
Join the community for the 4th annual Old Bishop Bash in Watkinsville. Enjoy live music by The Tuten Brothers, delicious food from Tanner Hill BBQ, and a fantastic fireworks display to end the evening. This family-friendly event promises fun for all ages.
"Small Town, Big Spirit" Independence Day Parade in Colbert
Date and Time: Thursday, July 4, 9:00 AM
Location: Starts at Old Colbert Elementary School (now City Hall), 60 W First Avenue, Colbert, GA
The Independence Day Parade in Colbert, GA, known for its spirited community participation, will begin at 9:00 AM. Participants should arrive by 7:30 AM to line up and receive instructions. Vendor forms are available at City Hall or online, and payments can be made via PayPal. This year marks the continuation of Colbert’s rich tradition of celebrating Independence Day, a practice that began in 1970.
Madison Fireworks Display
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 3, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Bill Wood Park, Madison, GA
Celebrate the 4th of July a day early in Madison with a spectacular fireworks display at Bill Wood Park. The event promises a night of fun and patriotic celebration.
Oglethorpe County Independence Day Celebration
Date and Time: Thursday, July 4, 6:00 PM (vendors), 9:00 PM (fireworks)
Location: 34 Lakeshore Dr, Crawford, GA
Oglethorpe County Recreation Department will host its fourth annual Independence Day Celebration featuring vendors, food, and a dazzling fireworks display.
https://www.Myresidencesold.com/blog/243750/Celebrate+Independence+Day+in+Athens+and+Beyond+not+just+on+the+4th+of+July.+Celebrations+start+on+the+29th+of+June+in+Athens
Star Spangled Classic in Athens
Date and Time: Saturday, June 29, 6:00 PM
Location: Southeast Clarke Park, 4440 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA
Fireworks: Approximately 9:30 PM
Kick off your Independence Day celebrations early with the Star Spangled Classic in Athens. The event will feature a spectacular fireworks display, carnival rides, inflatables, a photo booth, live music by The Original Splitz, and a food truck court. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking can be found at the Lexington Road Walmart and Whit Davis Elementary School, with complimentary shuttle service provided by Athens Transit.
Parking Information:
Parking locations open at 5:30 PM.
No alcohol, personal fireworks, grills, or smoking allowed.
Pets are not permitted.
Avoid parking on the side of roads and respect private property.
Old Bishop Bash in Watkinsville
Date and Time: Thursday, July 4 (Time TBA)
Location: Old Bishop Road, Watkinsville, GA
Join the community for the 4th annual Old Bishop Bash in Watkinsville. Enjoy live music by The Tuten Brothers, delicious food from Tanner Hill BBQ, and a fantastic fireworks display to end the evening. This family-friendly event promises fun for all ages.
"Small Town, Big Spirit" Independence Day Parade in Colbert
Date and Time: Thursday, July 4, 9:00 AM
Location: Starts at Old Colbert Elementary School (now City Hall), 60 W First Avenue, Colbert, GA
The Independence Day Parade in Colbert, GA, known for its spirited community participation, will begin at 9:00 AM. Participants should arrive by 7:30 AM to line up and receive instructions. Vendor forms are available at City Hall or online, and payments can be made via PayPal. This year marks the continuation of Colbert’s rich tradition of celebrating Independence Day, a practice that began in 1970.
Madison Fireworks Display
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 3, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Bill Wood Park, Madison, GA
Celebrate the 4th of July a day early in Madison with a spectacular fireworks display at Bill Wood Park. The event promises a night of fun and patriotic celebration.
Oglethorpe County Independence Day Celebration
Date and Time: Thursday, July 4, 6:00 PM (vendors), 9:00 PM (fireworks)
Location: 34 Lakeshore Dr, Crawford, GA
Oglethorpe County Recreation Department will host its fourth annual Independence Day Celebration featuring vendors, food, and a dazzling fireworks display.
https://www.Myresidencesold.com/blog/243750/Celebrate+Independence+Day+in+Athens+and+Beyond+not+just+on+the+4th+of+July.+Celebrations+start+on+the+29th+of+June+in+Athens
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