Fourth of July in Georgia
Fantastic Fourth of July on River Street, Savannah, GA
In Savannah, the celebration takes place on River Street in the downtown district.
Celebrate the Fourth of July in River Street style in Savannah, Georgia. The party starts at 5 p.m. on the plaza with live entertainment, ice cream eating contests and more.
Fireworks will begin around 9:20 p.m.
Call 912.234.0295 or visit www.riverstreetsavannah.com
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Savannah Swings!
This event has become a yearly tradition in Savannah, and no wonder. It’s definitely very special way to celebrate the 4th of July. Just listen to this.
First, start out with a delicious picnic catered by the First City Club in Reynolds Square. There is really no better way to get a feel for the first city than by spending time in the squares, and why not a picnic. It is after all Fourth of July.
After the picnic, it’s time to head inside the cool Lucas Theater. This time of year, heading inside, can be a great way to cool off. Now you’re going to experience a cool jazz concert with “Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Jazz Orchestra” with singers Clay Johnson, Adam Jones, Trae Gurley and Huxsie Scott and Special Guest Kim Polote.
Don’t get too relaxed, because then it’s time to move to the beat, this time we’re following the band’s lead. We’re follwing the musicians in a New Orleans-style procession from the front of the Lucas, down the Abercorn ramp, all the way down to River Street. Here it’s time to sit again. This is where you’ll find the best seat in the town for fireworks viewing right on the river. Savannah swings!
Tickets for the concert, parade and seats are $25 for adults, and $10 children 12 and under. There is a $5 discount for military, fire & police.
Tickets for the picnic are available for an additional $20 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under.
The picnic is 3.30 – 5.oo pm and the concert starts at 6 p.m. at the Lucas Theatre.
All tickets are available by calling 912-525-5050.
Fireworks Tybee Island Pier
Get an early start for the 4th of July weekend and head out to Tybee Island. Here the party starts already on Friday July 3rd with fireworks at Tybee Pier and Pavilion.
Call 912-786-5444 for more information.
Sunshine Festival Arts & Crafts Show, St Simons Island, Georgia
This arts and crafts festival takes place in Postell Park in the village. Come and get inspiration for your next art project, or find that perfect gift! Painting, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, garden art, wood craft, photography, sculpture, sweetgrass baskets, art glass and much much more.
July 3-5 from 10 am to 5 pm.
912.262.0628
Fireworks on St Simon’s at 9 pm!
Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, Brunswick, GA
Come to Mary Ross Waterfront Park in downtown Brunswick for an Old Fashioned Independence Day celebration for the whole family. Lots of fun with games, contests, free watermelon and much more. Fireworks at dusk.
4th of July Celebration – Jekyll Island, GA
Jekyll Island is one of our favorite places to visit, and the beach is gorgeous. So if you have friends and family in town, it might be a great idea to head out to Jekyll Island. Take a quick tour of the historic Landmark district and then head to the beach deck. Jekyll Island hosts a family-fun party at the Beachdeck featuring the DeeJay game show – the Big Dawg and Paul Show. The fireworks finale is said to be one of the best in the area.
For more information contact The Jekyll Island Welcome Center: 877-4-JEKYLL
www.jekyllisland.com
Independence Day Festival, St Marys, Georgia
Come visit historic downtown St Marys, GA, for a delightful Independence Day complete with parade and fireworks.
The day starts early with a 5K/10K run, then it is time for the annual parade down main street. Arts and crafts, food vendors and entertainment all day. Fireworks at dusk.
For more information call 912.882-4000
Waterfront in Darien, Georgia
Why wait until Saturday, start your party already on Friday in Darien when Mason Waters and The Groove All-Stars perform on the Waterfront Stage in Darien on Friday July 3rd in celebration of Independence Day. Gates open at 6:00pm; Music begins at 7:00pm with FIREWORKS!! scheduled for 9:15pm.
Cannons Across the Marsh, Fort King George, Darien
Join the Garrison for a day of artillery drills, musket firings and soldier’s life activities to honor Independence Day. Free watermelon and lemonade will be served. $3.50-$5. (912) 437-4770.
Fiesta Latina, 2009 – Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is turning up the heat when Fiesta Latina returns to Rousakis Plaza on Saturday June 20th.
Many of the 20 different countries that make up Latin America are represented at this event. First and foremost, there will be lots of music. Live DJ’s and bands will bring salsa, merengüe, cumbia, norteño, bachata, reggaetón and more to the river front. Featured artists include the popular “Serenata Band†from Atlanta, who visited last year, as well as many other local and regional artists. Besides music and dance, the festival also offers arts, crafts and food from different countries.
Click here for more information about Fiesta Latina, 2009
Free Family Film Festival at Regal Cinemas
During the summer you can take your whole gang to the cinema for selected free screenings at Regal Cinema. Regal Entertainment Group has a nine week long Free Family Festival going on at selected theatres, now for the 19th year.
Participated theatres show G and PG rated movies for free on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 am. Examples of movies include; Hotel for Dogs, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar Escape 2 Africa, and Shrek the Third.
Check local theatre listing for film selection, call the theatre or visit the website for schedule updates.
Below you’ll find a list of some of the participating theatres:
FLORIDA
Beach Blvd. Stadium 18
14051 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville ,FL 32250
904-992-4394
06/09/2009-06/10/2009
Everyone’s Hero (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
06/16/2009-06/17/2009
Charlotte’s Web (G)
Shrek The Third (PG)
06/23/2009-06/24/2009
The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Bee Movie (PG)
06/30/2009-07/01/2009
Space Chimps (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)
07/07/2009-07/08/2009
Horton Hears A Who (G)
Nim’s Island (PG)
07/14/2009-07/15/2009
Curious George (G)
Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
07/21/2009-07/22/2009
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (G)
Water Horse: Legend Of The Deep (PG)
07/28/2009-07/29/2009
Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G)
Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa (PG)
08/04/2009-08/05/2009
Arctic Tale (G)
Igor (PG)
The Avenues Stadium 20
9525 Phillips Highway
Jacksonville ,FL 32256
904-538-3892
06/09/2009-06/11/2009
Charlotte’s Web (G)
Shrek The Third (PG)
06/16/2009-06/18/2009
The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Bee Movie (PG)
06/23/2009-06/25/2009
Space Chimps (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)
06/30/2009-07/02/2009
Horton Hears A Who (G)
Nim’s Island (PG)
07/07/2009-07/09/2009
Curious George (G)
Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
07/14/2009-07/16/2009
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (G)
Water Horse: Legend Of The Deep (PG)
07/21/2009-07/23/2009
Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G)
Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa (PG)
07/28/2009-07/30/2009 Arctic Tale (G)
Igor (PG)
08/04/2009-08/06/2009
Everyone’s Hero (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
GEORGIA
Savannah Stadium 10
1132-34 Shawnee Street
Savannah ,GA 31419
912-961-1535
06/16/2009-06/18/2009
Horton Hears A Who (G)
Journey To The Center Of The Earth (PG)
06/23/2009-06/25/2009 Space Chimps (G)
Star Wars: Clone Wars (PG)
06/30/2009-07/03/2009 P
irates Who Don’t Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G)
06/30/2009-07/02/2009
Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
07/07/2009-07/09/2009 M
r. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (G)
Nim’s Island (PG)
07/14/2009-07/16/2009
Everyone’s Hero (G)
Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa (PG)
07/21/2009-07/23/2009
Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
07/28/2009-07/30/2009
Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Shrek The Third (PG)
08/04/2009-08/06/2009
The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)
08/11/2009-08/13/2009
Charlotte’s Web (G)
Surf’s Up (PG)
SOUTH CAROLINA
Palmetto Grande Stadium 16
1319 Theatre Drive
Mount Pleasant ,SC 29464
843-216-8150
06/16/2009-06/18/2009
Charlotte’s Web (G)
Surf’s Up (PG)
06/23/2009-06/25/2009
Horton Hears A Who (G)
Journey To The Center Of The Earth (PG)
06/30/2009-07/02/2009
Space Chimps (G)
Star Wars: Clone Wars (PG)
07/07/2009-07/09/2009
Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G)
Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
07/14/2009-07/16/2009
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (G)
Nim’s Island (PG)
07/21/2009-07/23/2009
Everyone’s Hero (G)
Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa (PG)
07/28/2009-07/30/2009
Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
08/04/2009-08/06/2009
Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Shrek The Third (PG)
08/11/2009-08/13/2009
The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)
Charles Towne Stadium 18
2401 Mall Drive
North Charleston ,SC 29406
843-554-6120
06/16/2009-06/18/2009
Charlotte’s Web (G)
Surf’s Up (PG)
06/23/2009-06/25/2009
Horton Hears A Who (G)
Journey To The Center Of The Earth (PG)
06/30/2009-07/02/2009
Space Chimps (G)
Star Wars: Clone Wars (PG)
07/07/2009-07/09/2009
Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G)
Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
07/14/2009-07/16/2009
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (G)
Nim’s Island (PG)
07/21/2009-07/23/2009
Everyone’s Hero (G)
Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa (PG)
07/28/2009-07/30/2009
Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
08/04/2009-08/06/2009
Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Shrek The Third (PG)
08/11/2009-08/13/2009
The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)
Azalea Square Stadium 16
215 Azalea Square Blvd
Summerville ,SC 29483
843-821-1554
06/09/2009-06/11/2009
Everyone’s Hero (G)
Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa (PG)
06/16/2009-06/18/2009
Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
06/23/2009-06/25/2009
Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Shrek The Third (PG)
06/30/2009-07/02/2009
The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)
07/07/2009-07/09/2009
Charlotte’s Web (G)
Surf’s Up (PG)
07/14/2009-07/16/2009
Horton Hears A Who (G)
Journey To The Center Of The Earth (PG)
07/21/2009-07/23/2009
Space Chimps (G)
Star Wars: Clone Wars (PG)
07/28/2009-07/30/2009
Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G)
Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
08/04/2009-08/06/2009
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (G)
Nim’s Island (PG)
Free Concert in the Squares – Savannah, Georgia
This year we celebrate the Johnny Mercer centennial. Johnny Mercer was born in Savannah in 1909. He wrote lyrics to 1,700 songs – out of those 100 or so were hits and four nominated for awards. His most famous are probably “Moon River†and “Days of Wine and Rosesâ€. He was a co founder of Capital records just to mention a few of his achievements.
Mercer in the Squares is a free concert at lunch-time in the squares of Savannah lasting until the end of July. Bring your sandwich or picnic lunch and enjoy a musical adventure with R&B, jazz, Wednesdays and Fridays 11:30 and 1:30 in Johnson and Wright squares.
The free concerts are presented by New Arts Ensemble and the City of Savannah in conjunction Enjoy Mercer favorites in a summer-long tribute to Savannah’s acclaimed songsmith.
June 3: Johnson Square
June 5: Johnson Square
June 10: Wright Square
June 12: Wright Square
June 17: Johnson Square
June 19: Johnson Square
June 24: Wright Square
June 26: Wright Square
July 8: Johnson Square
July 10: Johnson Square
July 15: Wright Square
July 17: Wright Square
July 22: Johnson Square
July 24: Johnson Square
July 29: Wright Square
July 31: Wright Square
City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs 912-651-6417
www.johnnymercercentennial.com