4th of July Weekend Fun!
Lots of fun things to do in Columbus, GA to celebrate the 4th of July! Keep reading to get all the details!
Fort Moore’s Independence Celebration
A patriotic event that people look forward to every year is the Independence Celebration on Fort Moore. This year, the party kicks off on June 29, 2024 at 4PM and will include a free concert and a host of activities for families to enjoy all evening.
The 2024 Fort Moore Independence Celebration, presented by Kia Autosport, will also include a Kids Zone sponsored by Headquarter Nissan, aerial demonstrations by the Silver Wings and a FRIES/SPIES demonstration by 4th Ranger Training Battalion, 34-foot jump towers and a variety of food vendors.
The free concert will be headlined by modern Country artist Brett Young and special guest Huntley, the Season 24 winner of “The Voice.” The Maneuver Center of Excellence Band will conclude the evening with a patriotic score choreographed to a massive fireworks show.
When: Saturday, June 29 at 4PM
Where: Fort Moore’s York & Gardner Fields, located on Eckel Avenue in front of McGinnis-Wickam Hall, Building 4.
*Please call the Fort Moore Visitor Center at (706) 544-1033 for more information about gate access and getting on post for this event.
Admission: Free
Freedom Fest at the National Infantry Museum
Celebrate Independence Day at the National Infantry Museum's annual Freedom Fest on July 4 from 10AM-4PM!
Visit the National Infantry Museum and enjoy family-friendly activities all day. Guests can expect a children's parade, cannon firings, a demonstration jump by the Silver Wings, a petting zoo, bouncy houses, pony rides, free children's movies, an indoor market, live music, food trucks, and more.
When: July 4, 10AM-4PM
Where: The National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus 31903
Admission: Free, but there are nominal costs for simulators, food and drink.
July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party
Callaway Gardens is celebrating the 4th of July all weekend long with their annual Star Spangled Beach Party! This three-day event packs a punch with tons of family activities on Robin Lake Beach. Guests can enjoy beach volleyball, putt putt, stand-up paddle boarding, and Aqua Island*, a floating obstacle course complete with twisting bridges, towering inflatable mountains, and gigantic slides. Each day ends with a nightly concert followed by a Fireworks Extravaganza overlooking the beach.
When: Thursday- Sunday, July 4-6
Where: Callaway Gardens, 17617 US Hwy 27, Pine Mountain, GA 31822
Admission: $26.99 - $69.99
Phenix City 4th of July Celebration
Head to the Phenix City Amphitheatre for some Fourth of July FUN! Gates open at 4PM EST and admission is free.
Guests can enjoy with live music featuring: Silverada, The Dirty Roses and Taylor Hunnicutt, a food truck court, beer garden and fireworks show.
When: July 4. Gates open at 4PM EST, show at 6:30 EST.
Where: Phenix City Amphitheatre, 508 Dillingham St., Phenix City, AL 36867
Admission: Free.
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