Fire up the grill and get ready for some area Fourth of July Fireworks! Here’s your 2013 guide to Independence Day fireworks shows in our area:
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June 29, 2013
Ft. Benning’s Annual Independence Celebration, Fort Benning, GA
3pm-10pm ~ This free family event takes place at York Field, Ft. Benning, GA. Enjoy music, games, tasty treats and tons of activities for the kids and the entire family, followed by the Chattahoochee Valley’s largest fireworks show. Visit http://www.benningmwr.com/ for more information.
Celebrate America at The Rock Ranch, The Rock, GA
Come out this evening and celebrate America! This huge family festival offers train rides, pony rides, zip lines, paddle boats, and other fun attractions. Don’t miss out on the live musical performances as well as one of the largest and most colorful fireworks displays in the state! 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock, GA 30285 Cost: $25 per car. Zip lines will be open – $7 for short line and $12 for long line.
July 3, 2013
Freedom Celebration, Opelika, AL
Celebrate Independence Day with Opelika Parks and Recreation. There will be inflatable games, hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn, activities for the whole family and musical entertainment. 6:30 p.m. Food and fun. 7:30 p.m. Opelika Skydivers. Dark: Ultimate Fireworks Show. (334) 705-5560.
Independence Day Celebration, Manchester, GA
The annual Lake Meriwether Fireworks event has been moved to MANCHESTER. Downtown Manchester is now hosting this July 3rd event. The fun starts at 11am. Good Food, games, and great entertainment with a wonderful fireworks display at the end of the evening.
July 4, 2013
A Patriotic Fourth Community Celebration, Columbus, GA
The celebration begins at 11am at The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. live music, games and bouncy houses for the kids, as well as plenty of food and fun for everyone. After 6pm, head over to the Phenix City Amphitheatre for evening entertainment and fireworks at dark!
Star Spangled Beach Party, Callaway Gardens, GA
The celebration begins early and lasts well into the night at Robin Lake Beach. Highlights include beach activities, live music – headlined by the Swingin’ Medallions, the FSU Flying High Circus and our annual Fireworks Extravaganza. Be sure to pack plenty of red, white and blue for this All-American Weekend!
Annual 4th of July Celebration, Auburn, AL
Duck Samford Stadium, Auburn. Fireworks, live music and fun. Free. 6-9 p.m. Rain date, July 5th. www.auburnalabama.org/parks.
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