Jun 05
Make plans for a fun-filled 4th of July!
Annual Flag Boat Parade
Monday July 4, beginning at 10 a.m. at Kowaliga Marina on Lake Martin. Boats of all sizes parade from Kowaliga Marina to Children’s Harbor and back. Onlookers from the shoreline and water can watch free of charge. Boat registration is due by July 1. Forms can be picked up at any Russell Marine location - Kowaliga, Real Island, The Ridge and River North. For out-of-towners, call 256-329-0835 to request a form. Registration is free.
Prattville Celebration
2011 Schedule of Events
Annual 4th of July Parade
On Monday, July 4th at 9am, family
members of all ages will enjoy the fire engines, candy, floats and more. Bring your lawn chair and set up early for a good spot along the parade route. The one mile route goes through downtown and ends at Pratt Park. Roads will be closed during the parade. For information, call 358-0297.
Annual Lion’s Club BBQ & Cardboard Boat Races
After the parade, join the fun at the annual Lion’s Club BBQ and Camp Stew Sale at Pratt Park. Music, a patriotic program, a children’s fun area and lots of arts and crafts. 10am-3pm. Free admission. Call 358-1068 for info. The annual Carboard Boat Races begin at 10am, with teams creating their competition boats out of cardboard and duct tape. Prizes include: Longest floating boat, the Titanic award for most dramatic sink, Most Creative
and more. For information, call the Dept. of Leisure Services at 361-3640.
Fireworks Presentation
Get ready for lots of “oohs” and “aahs”, as the spectacular fireworks display begins at dark, at Stanley-Jensen Stadium. Come early and get a great seat or bring your own lawn chair. No pets, alcoholic beverages or glass containers allowed. Gates open at 6pm. Enjoy food and beverage vendors, DJ Steve Haynes and a live patriotic program by the Prattville Pops and Community Chorus. Admission is free. Sponsorship opportunities are available for $50 and up. Please call 358-0297 for more details. Promote your business to thousands who attend this event. Volunteers needed. It takes a lot of volunteers to make this event happen. Great for youth and adult community service organizations. Call 358-0297 for more info. Visit www.prattvilleal.gov.
Russell Lands Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebration
Lake Martin Amphitheater will host a night of music and fireworks on Monday, July 4, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Featuring Musical Artist Nation Wide Coverage and other musical guests. Show starts at 6:00 p.m. and fireworks will being at 9 p.m. (This is one of the Southeast’s largest fireworks show.) Children’s activities will be conducted by Children’s Harbor throughout the evening. The fireworks show is free (from an open field adjacent to the amphitheater or by boat), but for the best seat in the house and to enjoy the musical entertainment, tickets are available at the gate or through ticket master, with children under 6 free. Proceeds benefit Lake Martin area charities. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Concessions are also available. The Lake Martin Amphitheater is located on Highway 63 about 1 mile south of Kowaliga Bridge. For more information call (256) 212-1379 or visit www.lmat.org.
Fourth of July Staycation
Friday, July 1 – Downtown Pup Crawl
Saturday, July 2 – Sister Hazel in Concert at Riverwalk Amphitheater
Gates open at 7pm, concert starts at 8 pm
Tickets only $10.00 or $15.00 at the gate.
Sunday, July 3 – Capital City
Downtown Streetfest
2pm to 5pm Tallapoosa and Commerce Street (Biscuits Stadium to Wintzell’s)
Inflatables, street vendors, family friendly
Monday, July 4 – Biscuits Baseball and Riverfront Celebration
Baseball Game begins at 6:05 pm
Gate open at Riverwalk Amphitheater at 6 pm. Live music, inflatable’s for the kids, Harriott II Riverboat rides
Immediately following the Biscuits Baseball game there will be a MAX Fireworks Spectacular. www.montgomeryal.gov
Please visit www.funontheriver.net or call 334-241-2726 or 334-354-6313.
Callaway Gardens
July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party
Callaway Gardens is anxiously anticipating the Fourth of July! Come join us for a great day filled with a ton of fun in the sun and a spectacular fireworks show. Bring the entire family and enjoy a myriad of beach activities including swimming
in Robin Lake, playing miniature golf or shuffleboard, picnicking and more.
Guests of all ages are sure to be thrilled by the acrobatics of the Florida State University Flying Circus at they perform at 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. In the evening, you won’t want to miss dancing to the inviting sounds of The Swinging Medallions at 7:30 p.m. or the patriotic fireworks
finale at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Admission to the Star Spangled Beach Party includes admission to all attractions within Callaway Gardens including the Day Butterfly Center, Callaway Discovery Center, Sibley Horticultural Center, Live Birds of Prey Shows, our many walking trails and our 10-mile Discovery Bicycle Trail. Garden attractions close at 6 p.m.
July 4th admission is $25/adult; $12.50/child age 6-12; Children five and younger are admitted for free. Tax is included. Admission includes access to the gardens attractions from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Star Spangled Beach Party festivities at Robin Lake from 7 a.m. until the fireworks finale. Please visit www.callawaygardens.com for more information.
Pike Road “Let Freedom Ring” Parade
Monday, July 4. Registration and assembly begins at 9 a.m. at the Pike Road Baptist Church. Parade begins at 10 a.m.
Patriotic parade with floats, riders, horses, antique automobiles and more. Sponsored by the Pike Road Community Club. Activities end at The Feed Lot with prizes awarded. Please call 334-354-2024.
Pike Road Summer Fest
Monday, July 4th. Will be held at the Waters off of Marlar Rd. Come join us for family fun, food and fireworks. Games
Turtle races, baby crawl, Pike Rd version of “Minute to Win it”, live music and spectacular fireworks. $10 per car load.
Events begin at 5:30 and fireworks at dark.
Call 272-9883.
Wetumpka Celebration
Monday, July 4th. Fireworks, Entertainment by “The Sweet Young’uns” and Street Dance. Downtown Wetumpka
Please visit www.cityofwetumpka.com for information and updates or call Tiffany at 334-567-5147 for an application for the contests.
Cloverdale-Idlewild Parade
Monday, July 4, at 2 p.m. at the corner of Plymouth and Lexington. Ends at Bottom Park on Cloverdale Rd. Drums, bikes, floats; program at end of parade.
Dress in your red, white and blue and join this old fashioned 4th of July celebration. Contact Charlie Colvin, 834-6030.
