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Fourth of July celebrations on July 3rd

A playground, with an added water slide, will keep the kids entertained until dark Saturday, July 3, as Camp Columbus opens its gates to the public for a fireworks display. Two bands also will perform. — A playground, with an added water slide, will keep the kids entertained until dark Saturday, July 3, as Camp Columbus opens its gates to the public for a fireworks display. Two bands also will perform. A playground, with an added water slide, will keep the kids entertained until dark Saturday, July 3, as Camp Columbus opens its gates to the public for a fireworks display. Two bands also will perform.

By Staff Report June 30, 2016 2 min read

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July 3 Independence Day holiday events

The band Crossing Lines will return for a Fourth of July celebration on Sunday, July 3, at Camp Columbus in Hixson. Members are David Allen (lead vocals), Nathan Young (drums), Tommy Styles (lead guitar), Daryl Mackie (rhythm guitar and backing vocals) and Cody Walker (bass guitar).

The Tabernacle Big Band will be the featured entertainment at Patriotism at the Post on Sunday, July 3, in Fort Oglethorpe.

Boy Scout Troop 64 from Chickamauga, Ga., presents the colors at a previous Patriotism at the Post. This year's celebration is scheduled for Sunday, July 3, at the polo field in Fort Oglethorpe.

Kids dressed in their red, white and blue apparel lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a previous Patriotism at the Post in Fort Oglethorpe. This year's celebration takes place Sunday, July 3.

A playground, with an added water slide, will keep the kids entertained until dark Saturday, July 3, as Camp Columbus opens its gates to the public for a fireworks display. Two bands also will perform.

Fourth of July holiday events

CHATTANOOGA

* July 3: Pops on the River with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera at Coolidge Park (see story on Page H5).

COLLEGEDALE

* July 3: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder perform with the East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra at Veterans Memorial Park (see story on Page H18).

FORT OGLETHORPE, GA