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Where to catch some fireworks this Fourth of July
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The Fourth of July is Sunday and after being cooped up for a year, thanks to COVID, there are some public celebrations planned for this weekend.

Locally on Donovan Field on Fort Stewart the Third ID is planning a day of celebration from 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. where they plan to end the evening with a fireworks display. The event will be open to authorized Department of Defense ID card holders. They will feature the 3ID rock band, a pie-in-the-face game as well as a pie eating contest. The field will open at 7 p.m. and will have food trucks onsite for food sales. The band will take the stage beginning at 8:30 p.m. followed by remarks from the Senior Commander. The games will follow culminating with the fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. No pets, grills, glass bottles, weapons or open containers inside vehicles during the event. No tents allowed.

In Savannah a weekend of events are being planned at Plant Riverside District July 2-5.

 

All family-friendly festivities, which are free and open to the public, will take place at The Kessler Collection’s Plant Riverside District, located on Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St.

The four-day event at Plant Riverside District will offer free live music and performances by Savannah Cirque, mini golf, a boat parade, and food and drink options for all ages. Plant Riverside District will sponsor the Savannah’s Waterfront Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show, which will light up the sky directly across from Plant Riverside District on Sunday, July 4 at 9:15 p.m.  

Open seating on the Riverwalk will also be available for the inaugural Freedom Floats Savannah July 4th Boat Parade, with the official judging in Montgomery Park on Sunday, July 4 from 3-5 p.m. Presented by the Freedom Boat Club, a parade of more than 40 vessels decked out in red, white and blue decor will travel down the Savannah River to compete for prizes.

“We warmly welcome Savannah residents and visitors to join us at Plant Riverside District for a lively, fun-filled Fourth of July celebration that is sure to become a new family tradition,” said Richard C. Kessler, Chairman and CEO of The Kessler Collection. “We encourage everyone to enjoy the best views of the Independence Day fireworks show and the Freedom Floats Savannah July 4th Boat Parade at Plant Riverside District.”

Featured performers include Lyn Avenue on Friday, July 2 from 7-10 p.m.; The Talisman on Saturday, July 3 from 7-10 p.m.; and Dueling Pianos on Sunday, July 4 at 2 p.m., followed by the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra from 6-9:30 p.m.

The weekend includes a Red, White & Blue Spectacular circus show featuring awe-inspiring performances by Savannah Cirque on Friday, July 2; Saturday, July 3; and Sunday, July 4 at 8:30 p.m. in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Plant Riverside District will also present a nightly America the Beautiful Fountain Show with themed music and stunning patriotic displays.
 
In addition, free mini golf will be available July 2, 3 and 4 from 1-5 p.m. in Montgomery Park.
 
For more information about the Fourth of July festivities at Plant Riverside District or to view a complete entertainment schedule, visit www.plantriversidedistrict.com.
 

Over at St. Simons Island an art show is planned from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A morning 5K and fun run is set for Sunday beginning at 7 a.m. There will be a golf cart parade at Pier Village at 2:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. Free admission and free parking.

At Mary Ross Waterfront Park in downtown Brunswick the fun starts Saturday, at 10 a.m. with a parade on Newcastle Street.   At 11 a.m. they will have a puppy parade at Mary Ross Park and an axe throwing tournament at 11:30 a.m. followed by live music. On Sunday the festivities start at 9 a.m. with a cornhole tournament. At 6 p.m. there will be a watermelon giveaway and kid’s games. Live music starts at 7 p.m. Brunswick's fireworks over the waters of the East River and Oglethorpe Bay start at about 9 p.m. Sunday last 30 minutes.

Tybee Island will have their fireworks display from 9:15 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

 

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