Join us for the annual Independence Day Parade at 10am in Downtown Griffin to kick off the community-wide celebration week. Community organizations, businesses, civic groups, churches, school, and families are invited to participate in this patriotic tradition as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Interested in being part of the parade? Register for the parade here!
Immediately following the parade, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will host the 250th Birthday Party for America at the Park at Sixth, with free birthday cake as we honor our nation’s historic milestone.
The day will conclude with Fireworks at dark, presented by the City of Griffin and Spalding County. Fireworks will launch from Orrs Elementary School and can be viewed throughout the 1941 Corridor. Please note that Volunteer Park will be closed due to ongoing construction and will not be available for viewing.
The America 250th and Spalding County 175th Celebration Week concludes with a full day of patriotic fun in Downtown Griffin.
The day begins with the All-American Summer Car Show hosted by the City of Griffin Public Safety Departments from 9am to 12pm, featuring a variety of classic, custom, and specialty vehicles.
Interested participants can Register for the car show here!
Beginning at 10am, visitors can enjoy 2nd Saturday Shop, Dine, & Explore specials at participating downtown businesses. Throughout the day, community organizations, businesses, and local partners will host activities throughout downtown to create a block-party experience for visitors of all ages. An event map highlighting activities, vendors, and specials will be available for pickup at participating downtown businesses.
The celebration continues into the evening with food trucks, family-friendly activities, the 2nd Saturday Concert Series hosted by the Griffin Downtown Council and featuring Lisa Perkins & The E-Lusion Band at 7pm, with a one-of-a-kind Drone Show experience, presented by the Griffin-Spalding Business and Tourism Association, beginning at 9:30pm.
This exciting aerial experience will feature illuminated drones creating patriotic displays above downtown as we come together to honor our past and celebrate our future.
The America 250th and Spalding County 175th Celebration Week concludes with a full day of patriotic fun in Downtown Griffin. The day begins with the All-American Summer Car Show hosted by City of Griffin Public
The City of Griffin and Spalding County are excited to continue the tradition of hosting the annual Independence Day Parade in Downtown Griffin. The parade will be held on Saturday, July 4th at 10:00AM Local
If your organization or group is having an America 250th event, add it to our event calendar and be sure to add the tag America 250 from the list to have it show up on this page!
