Callaway fireworks display rescheduled
July 7, 2010 by cbowman
Filed under Fourth of July
Callaway Gardens would like to invite everyone for a FREE Friday Night of Fun and Fireworks!
Friday, July 9, 2010
The fireworks finale on July 4th was not up to Callaway Gardens’ standards this year. Callaway Gardens has partnered with East Coast Pyrotechnics, Inc. for more than 15 years to provide memorable firework displays. This year a failed electrical system kept some of the fireworks from launching.
Callaway Gardens and East Coast Pyrotechnics, Inc. are inviting everyone for a FREE Friday Night of Fun and Fireworks this Friday, July 9. The beach gate on U. S. Hwy. 27 will open for free admission at 5 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy music and fun on Robin Lake Beach; watch the 7:50 p.m. performance of Florida State University Flying High Circus (10 minutes earlier than normal); and take in fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Callaway Gardens®, is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus. For more information, call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) or visit www.callawaygardens.com.
Be in the Patriotic Parade at The Landings
June 30, 2010 by SLitz
Filed under Fourth of July
Be a part of The Landings Patriotic Parade this Independence Day weekend
The Landings on Airport Thruway will hold its first Patriotic Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3rd.
Music from 10 a.m.-noon
Free watermelon slices.
For the parade: bring your best decorated stroller, bicycle, scooter or any kind of small ride for your child.
Prizes! Prizes! Prizes!
Prizes will be given to the best-dressed child in patriotic clothing.
Three age categories for prizes:
-newborn to 3-years-old
-4-7-year-olds
-8 and older
Patriotic pets can also take part in the parade.
Where: Airport Thruway
Columbus, GA
Questions? Call 706-256-4805.
Fourth of July events in Atlanta
June 29, 2010 by cbowman
Filed under Fourth of July
The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB)
presents
Independence Day getaways
ACVB is making it easy to plan and personalize a memorable long weekend that’s affordable and close to home.
Families can customize their vacation by exploring the offerings of eight attractions and six hotels showcased on Atlanta.net/backyard. Metro-Atlanta residents who purchase three or more tickets to one of the participating attractions are eligible to receive a $25 Family Fun Dining card that can be redeemed at more than 15 Atlanta restaurants.
Special events
- Centennial Olympic Park is hosting children’s festivities from noon to 4 p.m., radio personalities broadcasting live, live musical entertainment and the AirTran Airways fireworks spectacular.
- Stone Mountain Park will feature fireworks shows all weekend long after the Laser Show Spectacular
- Lenox Square Mall will host the Southeast’s largest Fourth of July celebration with live musical entertainment, a military aircraft flyover and a “Kids’ Zone.”
More information
Visit Atlanta.net/backyard to learn more about the Backyard Adventure packages.
Living Historical Interpretation of Franklin D. Roosevelt
June 28, 2010 by SLitz
Filed under Fourth of July
Step back in time this Independence Day weekend
Join President Franklin D. Roosevelt, portrayed by historical re-enactor Robert Prater, as he presents a patriotic speech using portions of the 1941 State of the Union Address.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m
Where: National Infantry Museum’s World War II Street
located directly behind the museum
Robert Prater is a historical re-enactor who embodies the characteristics and voice of the late president, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Robert appears wearing bilateral long leg braces, like FDR wore and enters speaking venues walking with cane and the assistance of a strong “left arm man”.
National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center
1775 Legacy Way
Columbus, Georgia 31903
706-653-9234
www.nationalinfantrymuseum.com
