LIST: 4th of July events around the Big Bend and South Georgia

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Independence Day weekend is here! It’s time to break out the grill, jump in the pool and of course, set off some fireworks.

Below, you’ll find a list of events happening in our area as communities across the Big Bend and South Georgia celebrate the Fourth of July.

TALLAHASSEE

Monday, July 4

• Celebrate America event at Tom Brown Park -- 443-557 Easterwood Dr., Tallahassee, Fla. 32311
  • 7 to 10 p.m. -- includes live music and fireworks display
  • Capital Jazz Trio will perform from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Starting at 6 p.m.: StarMetro will offer free shuttle to the park from the Governor’s Square Mall near the old Sears entrance. (1500 Apalachee Parkway)
  • Vehicle access to park ends at 8:30 p.m.
  • Day of information can be found on the city’s parks Twitter page

GADSDEN COUNTY

Monday, July 4

• Fourth of July Celebration at River Landing Park -- 269 River Landing Road, Chattahoochee, Fla. 32324
  • Event starts at 2 p.m., fireworks start at dark
    • 2 -3 p.m. = Live DJ
    • 4 - 5:30 p.m. = Live DJ
    • 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. = Steve Waldon Live Band
    • 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. = Ira Daniels Band
    • 7:45 to 8:50 p.m. = Billy Dean
  • Event is free, parking on premises in addition to shuttles from downtown to the park

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Friday, July 1

• Eastpoint Freedom Festival -- 374 US-98, Eastpoint, Fla. 32328
  • Starts at 5:30 p.m. -- fireworks at dark

Saturday, July 2

• Carrabelle Golf Cart Parade
  • 5 to 7 p.m. -- fireworks at dark
  • Lineup begins at 5 p.m. -- decorate your “vehicle” and celebrate!
  • Find parade route at this link

Sunday, July 3

• Apalachicola Independence Eve Celebration -- venue is the Apalachicola Riverfront Park, Water St., Apalachicola, Fla. 32320
  • 6 to 10 p.m.
  • Reserved tables on the docks available

Monday, July 4

• St. George Island Wet and Wild Golf Cart Parade
  • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Find the parade route here
• Firework display on the beach at night in Front of Blue Parrot restaurant -- 68 E Gorrie Dr, St George Island, Fla. 32328

JACKSON COUNTY

Sunday, July 3

• Marianna’s 12th Annual Independence Day Celebration on Main Street
  • Celebration starts at 5 p.m., Andy Griggs & Bryan White concert at 7 p.m., fireworks begin at 8:45 p.m.
  • Activities include mechanical bull ride, food trucks, face painting, water slide & more kid-friendly activities, arts & crafts, etc.

WAKULLA COUNTY

Monday, July 4

• 48th Annual Sopchoppy 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
  • Admission = $2 donation
  • Event starts with Americana Parade downtown at 10 a.m.
    • Live music, food and fireworks! See full schedule here
    • Traffic info from deputies
• Shell Island Fishcamp celebration, 440 Shell Island Road, St. Marks, Fla.,
  • 4 to 8 p.m., fireworks begin at desk
  • Michael Miller Band will perform

MADISON COUNTY

• Lions Club presents 4th of July -- Lake Francis, Madison, Fla.
  • 6 p.m.
  • Event is free, includes live music & fireworks!

THOMASVILLE

Monday, July 4

• Fireworks at Remington Park, 45 Ben Grace Drive, Thomasville, Ga. 31792
  • Event begins around 9 p.m.
  • Personal fireworks and pets not allowed at the event. Golf carts not allowed on the grass or fields.

VALDOSTA

Monday, July 4

• VLPRA Fireworks Spectacular -- area of Norman Drive
  • Begins around 9:15 to 9:30 p.m.
  • Show is free -- people can watch on the mall side of I-75, between exits 16 and 18.

This story was updated Saturday morning to reflect changes to Tallahassee’s shuttle service for the Celebrate America event.

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