HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Independence Day is quickly approaching, and Towns County will feature several events to celebrate America’s freedom. The Lake Chatuge Boat Parade is scheduled to launch the festivities, Thursday, July 4. “Boaters line up in the Sunset Bay Cove behind Aqua Tiki, the Grand Marshal, for the parade beginning at 10:30 am,” Towns County Chamber of Commerce said. “No wake, and boats must fly a U.S. flag. Additional patriotic decorations are encouraged. Boats must have a number issued to be considered for judging. A $50 prize will be awarded for most creatively decorated boat, and also for the most red, white and blue. Boats will parade past the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, under Anderson Bridge, and past the Hiawassee Beach area before disbanding. Judges will be positioned at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds.” Winners will be announced July 4 at 2 pm on the “Towns County and Lake Chatuge Chamber of Commerce” Facebook page.

Participating boaters must pre-register, prior to 4 pm on July 3, with the Towns County Chamber of Commerce at 706-896-4966 or [email protected]

Brasstown Valley Resort invites the public to bring blankets and lawn chairs to view a complementary fireworks presentation from the golf course. In addition, the resort will host a Star Spangle Banner BBQ. “This July 4th, catch that patriotic feeling here at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa. Join us at our annual Fourth of July Cookout located at the Sunset Pavilion from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm…Our annual Independence Day Fireworks display will begin at dark and our Sunset Pavilion is the perfect place to view the show.”