Augusta Fireworks!

by Laura Perry   Despite the heat, you can really enjoy being an American at home this year.  There’s a lot to do in the C.S.R.A. for the 4^th.  For those that want to get a head start, Fort Gordon will have a carnival today and fireworks tonight.  Tomorrow, July 4^th, you can see fireworks not only at the River Walk, but also at Patriot’s Park.   Remember, you must have a permit to use fireworks.  But if live fireworks aren’t your thing, TV coverage of national July 4^th fireworks inWashington,DC will begin at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday on PBS.   Local Spots for Fireworks   Tuesday, July 3^{rd 3-11 p.m. Fort Gordon 706-791-6779 www.fortgordon.com Fort Gordon’s Independence Day Celebration 3:00 Carnival including water rides and food & craft vendors Performances featuring Swingin’ Medallions and the U.S. Army Signal Corps Band FIREWORKS at darkness}   Wednesday, July 4^{th 4-10 p.m. Augusta Riverwalk and Augusta Common 706-821-1754 www.augustaga.gov Augusta’s Independence Day Celebration Event includes food/drink & craft vendors and a children’s area with games & inflatables (FREE admission) Performances featuring Brandon McGuiness, Alison Foster, the Salvation Army Band, the Jerusalem Sounds, and Middle Eastern dancers FIREWORKS at darkness   4-10:30 p.m. Patriots Park 706-312-7194 www.columbiacountyga.gov  18th Annual Fourth of July Celebration at Patriots Park This occasion includes food/drink vendors, rides and family fun games and children’s activities (FREE admission) Performances featuring the Stephen Lee Band, the Ft. Gordon Signal Corp Band, and the Vellotones FIREWORKS at darkness   6:30-8:30 p.m. Marriott Hotel at 10th Street 803-730-9739 www.patriottourboat.com Twilight Music Series—Savannah River Patriot Boat Tour Bring your own drinks and food for this musical boat ride  ($25.00 admission) Performance features Hyland Brooks on the saxophone with ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s music FIREWORKS at darkness   7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Church on the Riverwalk www.saintpauls.org 16th Annual Star Spangled Fourth Concert The concert is $15 for admission and if you want to make this a full-service American event, for $20 you can get BBQ catered by Crum’s on Central FIREWORKS at darkness}   Saturday, July 7^{th  1:00 p.m.-Midnight Dorn Boating & Fishing Facility (McCormick, SC) 864-378-7032 www.thunderoverthurmond.net Thunder Over Thurmond $20 includes the 10:30 p.m. Jimmy Van Zant Band show as well as earlier performances by the Jake Jacobs Blues Band, Sylvia Cooper, the Fabulous Expressions, Alex Ortiz, the national Anthem by Dawn Tate.  The event highlight is complete with the 7:30 Gary Ward airshow and 9:15 Wounded Warrior Tribute.  The $100 V.I.P. tickets also include V.I.P. seats and a gourmet meal. FIREWORKS at 9:45   6:30-8:30 p.m. Twilight Music Series—Savannah River Patriot Boat Tour Marriott Hotel at 10th Street 803-730-9739 www.augustaga.org/CalendarFolder/Events/TwilightMusSeries2 Bring your own drinks and food for this musical boat ride ($25.00 admission) Performance features The Henrys with bluegrass, country, ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s music.}You Might Also Like: