Happy Independence Day From WRAF!

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,
the people he chose for his inheritance.

Psalm 33:12

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The WRAF Radio family wishes you and your family a very Happy 4th of July. We hope you will be able to celebrate the freedoms God has bestowed upon us with a fabulous fireworks show. Below are some area celebrations to consider. If you are not able to attend here's one from Stone Mountain you may enjoy.

*Dates & times of the following 4th of July
Festivities are subject to change. For more up to date information please check with the venue.

North Georgia

Blairsville Independence Day Fireworks
9:30 pm at Meeks Park
706-745-5789
Watch the skies over Meeks Park in Blairsville light up with an explosion of lights and color! Bring the whole family for this fun filled event.

Brasstown Valley Resort Firework Show

At dark at the Golf Course at Brasstown Valley Resort

Bring blankets and lawn chairs and camp out on Highway 76 for fireworks. No personal coolers or pets, please. Free admission.

Buford/Gainesville Light Up the Lake

Lake Lanier Islands

10 a.m.-until

All day live entertainment, games and family fun will precede the fireworks extravaganza. The park opens at 10 a.m. and the fireworks are scheduled for 9:40 p.m. 770-932-7200

Dahlonega Family 4th of July

Historic Downtown Square
7:30 a.m.-until
Activities include: the Dahlonega Firecracker 5K, Pet Show, Patriotic Ceremony at the Gold Museum, reading of the U.S. Constitution at the courthouse, antique auto show, watermelon cutting with the Boy Scouts and live music. Parade begins at 5 p.m., fireworks begin at dark. 770-864-3711

Gainesville American Legion Annual Fireworks
8:30 p.m. at Laurel Park

Join the Gainesville Chapter of the American Legion for the annual fireworks display. $5 per car.

Helen Annual Fireworks at Dusk
Alpine Village Shops
At dusk
Helen's annual display of fireworks on the south side, near the tubing companies. This year's event marks the beginning of Helen's Centennial Celebration. 706-878-3016

South Carolina

Greenville, SC Earle Street July 4th Parade & Fireworks

5:00 PM Thursday, July 04, 2013
Free event for the community with food, entertainment and fireworks.

Parade 7:00 PM Thursday, July 04, 2013

Telephone: 864-233-5332

Admission: Free

Main Street Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue Festival

Thursday, July 4 - 5:00 PM until 9:30 PM A barrage of colors illuminates the sky every 4th of July in downtown Greenville for the annual AT&T Red, White and Blue. As one of the largest fireworks displays in the area, the celebration features live music, food and a variety of family activities.

North Carolina

4th of July Parade and Celebration/Fireworks in the Park

Franklin, NC

Parade: Downtown Franklin at 10am

Fireworks & festivities: Macon County Recreation Park 3pm - dark