St Patrick’s Day Celebration in Savannah 2010
The city of Savannah is known for its rich history and for its many festival. This time of year festival season is in full swing. Savannah hosts the largest St. Patrick’s Day party in the South over several days, with a St Patrick’s Day parade, green fountain and lots of beer on this Irish [...]
Mardi Gras festivals on the coast of Georgia
Mardi Gras is known for fun and festivities. Mardi Gras traditionally takes place before the fasting season of Lent, its origins go all the way back to the ancient Rome. Many cities continue the tradition today, for example Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana, and maybe the most famous celebration of them all takes place [...]
Georgia Days 2010
Georgia Days is the signature educational program of the Georgia Historical Society held every year. The events take place around the anniversary of the founding of the colony of Georgia on February 12, 1733. The event tries to bring history to life through a variety of programs including a series of school events and curriculum, [...]
Gator Bowl Events 2010 – Jacksonville
New Year’s means parade, fireworks and football — at least in Jacksonville, Florida. As you know, The 2010 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl will showcase the West Virginia Mountaineers vs. the Florida State Seminoles. The big game kicks off at 1:00 pm on New Year’s Day at the stadium.
The River City is going to attract a [...]
Veteran’s Day Parade – Jacksonville, Florida
This year’s parade honors our veterans with military units, marching bands, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units, and more!
Live entertainment in front of the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
Veterans Day Parade at 11:01 a.m. Downtown Jacksonville
- Orange Blossom Performers – 9:45 a.m.
- Jacksonville Harmony Show Chorus – 10:30 a.m.
- Rebecca Hewitt [...]
Week of Valor in Jacksonville, Florida
Week of Valor is held November 4-12, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. The week begins with the arrival of the Blue Angels on Wednesday, November 4, and ends with the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11.
The Week of Valor will highlight the Sea and Sky Spectacular and Veterans Day Parade as well as ship tours [...]
Fourth of July in South Carolina, 2009
4th of July Blast at Patriots Point, Charleston
One of the best places to watch fireworks and celebrate Independence Day has to be Patriots Point in Charleston.
First, during the day there is a action-filled festival with live music, a kids Zone, a beverage garden with both soda and adult libations, and a food village. Admission to [...]
Independence Day in Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida
Stars & Stripes Freedom Festival – Fernandina, Amelia Island, FL
What better way to celebrate America’s independence than the Stars and Stripes Festival in Fernandina, Florida? The festival takes place in Amelia Island’s Central Park and begins with a patriotic parade down Centre Street at 7:00 p.m. in the historic district; followed by a barrage of [...]
Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2009 Bigger and Better
This year the Jazz Festival offers free performances from renowned artists Roberta Flack, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Chris Botti, Boney James, Stanley Clarke Trio, Jazz Attack, Joe Sample & Patti Austin, Jimmy Cobb, Guitars & Saxes, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Latin Jazz All Stars, Mindi Abair, Dr. John & the Lower 911, Bill Frisell’s 858 [...]
Beach Bum Parade on Tybee Island, Georgia
Who doesn’t want to be a beach bum on Tybee? It sounds like a dream. But the Beach Bum Parade is really not your regular everyday parade. They have floats just like a normal parade, but the people on the floats are armed with water guns and other “weapons”. Same with the spectators lining the [...]
Shrimp Festival – Fernandina, Amelia Island
Fernandina has one of the best shrimp festivals on the coast. This year it’s the 46th Anniversary and it is said that this year’s event will be even bigger and better.
Fernandina Shrimp Festival is held the first weekend in May in the Historic downtown Centre Street business district in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, Florida.
But [...]
Celebrate St Patricks Day Savannah Style!
The 2009 St Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Tuesday, March 17th. It will be the 185th time the parade takes place in the city of Savannah.
St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in honor of St. Patrick’s dedication to Christianity. In Savannah, the the day begins with the celebration of Mass at the Cathedral [...]
Georgia Day Parade in Savannah
On Thursday, February 12th, the Georgia Historical Society in Savannah organizes the Georgia Day parade. This colorful parade is a yearly tradition in Savannah. Customed characters, dignitaries, local citizens and thousands of elementary school students join the parade through the squares of Bull Street.
The parade starts at 10:30 am from Forsyth Park and then it [...]
Gator Bowl Events – Jacksonville, Florida
The Gator Bowl is coming to Jacksonville and there will be lots of things to do in town before kick off. Here is the list of activities.
DSX Players Welcome Party
December 26, 2008
Visiting Team – 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
ACC Team – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Dave & Buster’s
The players in the 2009 Konica [...]
Town of Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade – South Carolina
More than 100 floats will march down Coleman Boulevard as the Mount Pleasant Holiday Parade set sails to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors. Immediately following the Fireworks at 5:30 PM, the parade will begin at 5:45 PM at the intersection of Coleman and Pelzer Drive. It will continue past Shem Creek to [...]
Summerville Christmas Parade 2008 – South Carolina
Who doesn’t love a parade? The 2008 Summerville Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, December 14 and will begin at about 2 p.m. Summerville Christmas Parade had over 3,000 actual participants and attracted between 15-20,000 spectators in 2007 and will probably exceed those numbers in 2008. It is one of the largest parades in [...]
27th Annual Charleston Christmas Parade
The Charleston Christmas parade takes place downtown on Sunday, December 7: 2pm-5pm. The parade begins at the intersection of Calhoun and Meeting Streets, proceeds down King Street to Broad Street to Lockwood Blvd.
Sponsored by the Tri-County Fire Chiefs Association. Info: 843-720-1981.
Boat Parade on the Yorktown Flight Deck – Charleston, SC
Enjoy the “best seat in the house” for the Charleston Harbor Boat Parade. Patriots Point is hosting a fun-filled family night with sweets & treats, toasty beverages, Reindeer games, face painting, pictures with Santa and the Polar Express down the pier. You’ll never guess how Santa will arrive to join us on the flight deck!
Contact [...]
The Tybee Island Christmas Parade
Fun, family Christmas themed parade featuring Santa Claus and other unique participants. Parade begins at Tybrisa Street and ends at Memorial Park. Children’s Christmas party immediately following.
Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting – Myrtle Beach, SC
Boats & Floats for the Kids. Starts at Willcox Ave & goes down Bus 17. Following the parade, meet at Morse Landing Park with Santa & the Gang. The Christmas tree will be lit & the Eagle Scouts will man a bonfire to take the nip out of the air.
Please call 843-357-2007 or visit www.MurrellsInletsc.com [...]
Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jacket Marching Band in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
State of Georgia Represented in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jacket Marching Band Makes Debut in Annual Holiday Event
ATLANTA (November 24, 2008) Georgia will be well represented in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jacket Marching Band takes center stage. The group is one of two college bands selected to perform [...]
Fernandina Beach Lighted Christmas Boat Parade
The 1st Annual Fernandina Beach Lighted Christmas Boat Parade will be held on Saturday evening, December 13, 2008 at the Water Front Marina at the foot of Centre and Ash Streets in downtown Fernandina Beach. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., spectators are invited to bring their chairs to view the lighted parade from along the [...]
54th Annual St. Augustine Christmas Parade
The 54th Annual Christmas Parade has grown to be one of the largest parades in north Florida and includes floats, marching bands cars, horses, and the arrival of Santa. The parade will start promptly at 10 a.m. by the Mission of Nombre de Dios; continue through the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine and end [...]
Parade of Paws – Amelia Island, FL
On Saturday, December 6, Redbones Dog Bakery and Boutique will be holding their 8th annual “Parade of Paws” down Centre Street, a showcase of pets at their best. Interested pet owners can pre-register at Redbones starting November 1 or sign up the day of the parade, starting at 9:30 a.m. The line-up of pets and [...]
Jacksonville’s Light Parade & Fireworks Show – Jacksonville, FL
Deck the hulls and celebrate the holidays at the Jacksonville Light Parade! This thanksgiving weekend tradition attracts residents and visitors to witness boats of all sizes adorned with colorful lights and decorations as they parade down the St. Johns River. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks show after the parade featuring barges, signature buildings and “waterfalls” [...]
