Your ultimate guide to the coast
Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in Brunswick
Location: Mary Ross Waterfront Park
Downtown Brunswick
Phone: 912-265-4032
Wednesday July 4, 2007
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
GIAHA and the City of Brunswick invite everyone to come out for the annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration. This fun family event features old fashioned games and free watermelon slices; and culminates at dark with the fabulous fireworks display over the East River.
The I’On Trust Issues Invitation to 4th of July CelebratI’On
Greater Charleston community invited to Family Fourth activities featuring Band Blast 2007!
The I’On Trust issued an invitation today to the greater Charleston community to attend their 4th of July CelebratI’On in Mt. Pleasant. Highlights of this year’s festivities include Band Blast 2007! featuring Heart and Soul performing classic rock, Motown, beach music and more at the Westlake Amphitheater on West Shipyard Road. I’On Realty is the Presenting Sponsor for the event.
Festival includes: 5k/10k races, parade, food concessions, entertainment, arts & crafts booths, and a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Marys River at dusk. Hosted by the Kiwanis Club. Call 912-882-4000 for more information.
Summerville D.R.E.A.M.’s (Downtown Restoration Enhancement and Management Corp.) annual 4th of July celebration Red, White & Blue on the Green will be held Wednesday, July 4 from 4 – 7 p.m. on Summerville’s Town Square. This old fashioned 4th of July celebration focuses on families.
Events and activities include a magic show, live music by Wendell Nolan, games for children of all ages, Jump Castles by Lowcountry Entertainment, face painting and prizes. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies and cool treats are available for purchase and all proceeds benefit Summerville D.R.E.A.M. VanDoren the magician will perform a professional magic show beginning at 5 p.m. in front of the bandstand on Town Square. For more information on VanDoren the Magician visit www.vandorenmagic.com. A non-motorized parade starts at 6:30 p.m. and registration begins at 4 p.m.
Decorate your baby carriage, little red wagon, roller blades, bike, trike or dog and march in the parade. Prizes will be awarded for Most Patriotic, Most Original and Most Patriotic Pet. Summerville D.R.E.A.M. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and vitality of Historic Downtown Summerville, by increasing the beauty, economic stability, and awareness of downtown Summerville we help to enhance the community’s sense of identity and pride. Providing “hometown” events to promote community spirit, assisting businesses with design improvements, building tourism, and marketing Summerville to visitors and residents are all part of D.R.E.A.M.’s activities.
Directions: 1-26 West to Hwy. 17 South. Take Hwy. 17 South for about 4.5 miles until you reach the center of Summerville, SC at Hutchinson Square.
After “Red, White and Blue on the Green†head to Gahagan Sports Complex located at 515 West Boundary Street for fireworks. Concessions and music will begin at 7 p.m. Fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. Bring a beach blanket and lawn chair but no coolers or alcoholic beverages permitted. Fireworks show sponsored by The Town of Summerville. (Cars parked on the Berlin G. Myers Parkway will be towed.)
4th of July Celebration – Happy Birthday America!
Tune into Lite 96.1 FM and enjoy the fireworks with music This year’s 4th of July fireworks display has an added treat for viewers throughout the beachfront and most of the Beaches Area. The music played at the Sea Walk Pavilion during the fireworks display, usually heard only by those within the Sea Walk Pavilion event area, can be enjoyed by tuning your radio into Lite 96.1 FM WEJZ at 9:30 PM.
This is the first time the music will be simulcast at the event and over the radio for the fireworks music during the display. The fireworks show and soundtrack were created by Pyro Shows from La Follette, TN. The display will be shot off from the Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier at precisely 9:30 PM.