On the Fourth of July I headed out to Fernandina Beach for the Stars and Stripes Freedom Festival. I really enjoyed myself, even though I had a pretty close encounter with the pirates in the parade.
Take a look at my video!
Celebrate Fourth of July in St. Augustine, Florida
The Old City is the perfect spot to celebrate the nation’s birthday. There is always a lot going on in St Augustine, and the city is always well worth a visit. Take a stroll in the historic downtown district, enjoy the many quaint shops and restaurants and the atmosphere, before heading to the waterfront for fireworks.
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St. Augustine Fourth of July Fireworks
The spectacular fireworks burst above the ancient Castillo de San Marcos and reflect in the waters of Matanzas Bay. Have a blast with a 20-minute long fireworks show accompanied by great patriotic music. Best vantage points located along the bayfront between the Castillo and the Bridge of Lions.
Blast off is at 9:30 p.m.
For more information contact the CVB at 904.825.1005
4th of July at San Sebastian Winery
Listen to great music while sipping on award-winning Florida wines at The San Sebastian Winery’s Cellar Upstairs. Watch this year’s fireworks over St Augustien skyline.
The Cellar Upstairs at San Sebastian Winery, Corner of King and Malaga Streets From 5 to 11 p.m.
Contact San Sebastian Winery: 904.826.1594 or visit www.sansebastianwinery.com
Top of the Lighthouse on the 4th of July
Create a memorable evening, first with a view of St Augustine at sunset and then at dark you can watch the spectacular fireworks over Matanzas Bay.
Tickets are $40 per person and space is limited.
St Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, 81 Lighthouse Avenue, St. Augustine, FL
Call 904.829.0745 ext. 207 or visit www.staugustinelighthouse.com
4th of July South Carolina 2009 Weekly Show
Here is the latest episode of Coastal Companion’s Weekly show.
Find out what our pick of the week is for South Carolina – and find out what our viewers suggested for Jourth of July.
Make sure to send us your suggestions for your favorite events for South Carolina. Right now, we’re working on August and September. Just email info@coastalcompanion.com
4th of July Georgia 2009 Weekly Show
Fireworks Inspired Cocktails for Fourth of July
Celebrate Fourth of July with a colorful cocktail to spice things up at your party.
Get your best martini glasses ready, because these explosive cocktails are sure to impress your guests.
Roman Candle
3 oz. Three-O Berry Vodka
½ Oz. Cranberry Juice
Dash of Grenadine
½ oz. Blue Curacao
Shake vodka, cranberry juice and grenadine in a shaker with ice. Strain into martini glass. Pour Blue Curaçao gently down the side of the glass so it comes to settle on the bottom.
Sparkler
1 oz. Three-O Pomegranate Vodka
2 oz. Sparkling Wine
Splash POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice
Combine vodka and pomegranate juice in the bottom of a champagne flute
Top with sparkling wine or champagne
Fire Cracker
2 oz. Three-O Grape Vodka
½ oz. Blue Curacao
Splash Tonic
Shake vodka and blue curacao with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass
Add tonic and garnish with a cherry
Cherry Bomber
1 ½ oz. Three-O Cherry Vodka
4 oz. Ginger Ale
Splash of grenadine
Mix in a glass filled with ice and garnish with a cherry
With 17 unique flavors, Three Olives provides endless unique mixing opportunities to try at home or at the bar.Three Olives flavored vodkas prove to hit the mark without overpowering, and already have numerous accolades, including Impact Magazine’s Hot Brand Award, already in their favor. Three Olives Vodka comes highly recommended by prestigious publications such as Wine Enthusiast, Quarterly Review of Wines, Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal, and more.
Three Olives was also named the #1 Vodka by Russian Life Magazine, upsetting numerous upscale vodka brands.