The 4th of July weekend could bring some stormy weather, but those willing to dodge the showers can find an Independence Day fireworks display or other entertainment in the Albany area. Albany’s Independence Day Fireworks and Celebration festival kicks off with live music at 5:30 p.m. on Monday at the Veterans Park Amphitheater, with the party unfolding down Front Street.
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When: Monday, gates open at 5 p.m.Where: Veterans Park Amphitheater and Front Street in downtown Albany.The Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks festival will bring music, food trucks, arts and crafts and fun to downtown Albany for the 4th of July.DJ Planet X will host the festivities beginning at 5:30 p.m., with performances by Larry Mallory at 6 p.m., Riley Anderson at 7 p.m. and the G&S Experience at 8.The fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m.
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When: Friday, starts at 9 p.m.Where: The Grille House, 105 Broad Ave.The downtown Albany restaurant celebrates first Friday with food, music, dancing, cocktails and lots of fun.Admission: $20. “Early bird” tickets cost $12.For more information, visit: https://www.thegrillehousealbanyga.com/.
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When: Saturday and Monday, 5 p.m.-11 p.m. both days.Where: Scott Street, downtown Camilla, and Colleen Morrell Park.Camilla’s Independence Day celebration will feature 14 bands on two stages over two days at the two venues, with food trucks, adult beverages and a small-engine parade.For more information, visit: https://www.camillaga.net/_T8_R313.php
When: Friday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: Tifton City Hall, 130 First St. E.The annual Rock the Block Car Show is helping Tifton celebrate its 150th anniversary with a huge party at City Hall. Food vendors will be on hand, “sip and stroll” is allowed and the Page brothers and the Emerald Empire band will perform. There also will be games and cars galore. Bring a chair and watch the fireworks.For more information, visit: https://carcruisefinder.com/georgia-car-shows/event/rock-the-block-car-show/.
When: Friday, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.Where: H.H. Woolard Community Center, 709 W. Wallace St.Free fireworks and concert featuring-Stephen Harrell and the Dusty Boots Band Food and alcohol vendors Bring chairs or bables can be rented for $40.For more information, visit: https://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=414736.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
