(WTXL) - Here's some July 4th (some not actually on July 4th) events going on in our viewing area:
JUNE 30TH: Wiregrass Freedom Festival
- Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village
- 1392 Whiddon Mill Rd.
- Tifton, GA
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Activities wrap up and you can head to the Rock the Block street dance for fireworks
- Admission for the day is $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $5 for children 5 – 16 years of age, and free for children under five.
- https://www.facebook.com/events/490708154676808/
JUNE 30TH: Rock the Block
- Tifton-Tift County Tourism Association
- 115 2nd St W
- Tifton, Georgia 31794
- Rock the Block Street Dance, with Live Music, Food & Drinks, Water Slides, Corn hole and Fireworks!
- 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Nightfall: Fireworks Begin (event wraps up at 10pm)
- More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/169872543695022/
JULY 3RD: Fireworks At The ‘Nole 2018
- Seminole State Park
- 7870 State Park Drive – Donalsonville, Georgia
- Park opens at 10 a.m. (fun by the water all day)
- Nightfall: Fireworks
- Parking Fee $5
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/136426577218458/
JULY 4TH: Celebrate America at Tom Brown Park
- Tom Brown Park
- 443-557 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32311
- 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Bring money for vendors, sunscreen, bathing suits, towels and a change of clothes for the kids. No personal alcohol is permitted. Shuttles for parking are available
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/COTNews
JULY 4TH: Fourth of July Fireworks at Golf Club at Summerbrooke
- The Golf Club at Summerbrooke
- 7505 Preservation Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312
- Cookout from noon - 5 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9:20 p.m. on hole #11
- Guest fees (includes pool access) apply for the day: $9 for adult, $6 for children 10 and under; Cookout plates: $12 for adults, $6 for children 10 and under
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/GolfClubatSummerbrooke/
JULY 4TH: Fourth of July Neighborhood Party
- Capital City Christian Church
- 6115 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
- 4 p.m - 10 p.m.
- Free
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/
JULY 4TH: Wakulla Springs Fourth of July BBQ
- Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More
- 900 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, Florida 32304
- Carpool from the St. Thomas More parking lot starts at 9:27 a.m., event ends at 3 p.m.
- Bring money for gas/parking
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/519887868429898/
JULY 4TH: Fourth of July Celebration
- Chick-fil-A North Monroe Street
- 2136 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
- 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- Bring money for food
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/260329404716445/
JULY 4TH: July 4th Celebration at Earle May Boat Basin
- July 4th Celebration at Earle May Boat Basin
- 100 Boat Basin Circle, Bainbridge, Georgia
- Activities at park from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Concert begins at 8 p.m.
- Fireworks at 9 p.m.
- The event is free to the public. Call 229-248-2000 or visit www.visitbainbridgega.com for more information.
- (http://www.exploregeorgia.org/listing/65035-annual-july-4th-celebration)
JULY 4TH: July 4th Fireworks & Festivities sponsored by CNS (19th annual event)
- Downtown Thomasville Park & Amphitheater
- 131 S Stevens Street, Thomasville, Georgia
- Enjoy great games, food, and music beginning at 6:30 p.m. FREE ice-cold watermelon slices
- Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
- (https://thomasvillega.com/attractions/festivals/july4 )
JULY 4TH: Light Up the Sky
- Wild Adventures Theme Park
- 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, Georgia
- Nightfall: Fireworks Begin
- Admission charged
JULY 4TH: VLPRA Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza
- Norman Drive area // East side of I-75 between exits 16 and 18. Look west toward Brooks County
- Nightfall: Fireworks begin
- No fee. Fireworks can be viewed on the east side (mall side) of I-75, anywhere between exits 16 and 18
JULY 4TH: Cairo Fireworks Show and Concert on the Lawn (There will be a tribute to the late Daryle Singletary!)
- West Thomas Stadium
- Syrupmaker Dr, Cairo, GA 39828 United States
- Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
- More information: www.facebook.com/cairogradychamber
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGES:
There will also be some scheduling changes due to the holiday. See details below:
WAKULLA COUNTY
THERE WILL BE NO WASTE COLLECTION ON WEDNESDAY JULY 4, 2018:
- MONDAY COLLECTION WILL BE ON MONDAY
- TUESDAY COLLECTION WILL BE ON TUESDAY
- WEDNESDAY COLLECTION WILL BE ON THURSDAY
- THURSDAY COLLECTION WILL BE ON FRIDAY
- FRIDAY COLLECTION WILL BE ON SATURDAY
The Waste Pro Lower Bridge Landfill and Transfer Station is still open (UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE):
- Mondays 8:00AM to 5:00PM
- Fridays 8:00AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturdays 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Please call 850-926-7010 with any questions.
THOMASVILLE
The City of Thomasville offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of Independence Day. As a result, some City services will be affected. City services’ schedules are as follows:
- Energy Control Center - Regular, 24-hour operational schedule
- City of Thomasville Residential Refuse - Wednesday residential customers will be picked up on Thursday, July 5th. Normal pick-up schedules will resume Friday, July 6th.
- Thomas County Residential Refuse - Thomas County residential customers will be picked up on Thursday, July 5th.
- Yard Trash - There will be no yard trash pick-up Wednesday, July 4th. As yard trash pick-ups have no specific day assigned to any one residence or street, this will not affect the pick-up of any resident’s yard trash.
- Commercial Refuse - There will be no change to commercial customers’ pick-up schedule.
- Country Oaks Golf Course - Country Oaks will be open from 7:30 a.m. until Nightfall, Wednesday, July 4. Tee Times are recommended.
- Municipal Airport - The Municipal Airport will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4.
- Landfill - The Landfill will be closed on Wednesday, July 4.
