Plenty to Celebrate

Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: June 2023

Though the skies over Southern Jackson County will be clear on the evening of July 4, fireworks fanatics will have plenty to
celebrate in the nights leading up to Independence Day.

Join the community at The Village Green Commons in Cashiers for an evening of music, family fun, and of course, fireworks!

The annual Fireworks Extravaganza on The Green will take place on Saturday,July 1, at 6:30 P.M., rain or shine, on The Village Green Commons Lawn.Entertainment will be provided by rhythm and blues band Continental Divide, and a fireworks show will follow featuring 1000s of colorful bursts!

Admission is free; however, donations will be collected to help with the cost of the event. Many small communities have eliminated fireworks from their celebrations due to the cost associated with large pyrotechnic displays, but The Village Green believes it is important to preserve this patriotic tradition for the Cashiers community.

“Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, and picnics and coolers with their own food and beverages,” says Village Green Executive Director Ashlie Mitchell.

Please be aware that Frank Allen Road will be closed starting at 6:00 P.M. and will not reopen until we receive an ‘all-clear’ after the fireworks show. Parking will be limited along Frank Allen Road.

Then there’s the 26th annual Friends of Lake Glenville Fireworks Over The Lake, held on Sunday, July 2, at approximately 9:30 PM.

Everyone is invited to gather safely in their watercraft or on land to enjoy this
always spectacular celebration of our Nation’s Independence.

There are great viewing opportunities off 107 N along the roadside from near
Hamburg Baptist Church (south to the pullover/open areas along the lake). Be sure to have your vehicle entirely off the road and be mindful of traffic.

Fireworks are held rain or shine, unless dangerous conditions develop, such as lightning.

The Friends of Lake Glenville is responsible for the organization and financing of this signature event and relies exclusively on private contributions from Sponsors and attendees. If you’d like to contribute to help keep ‘em lit, visit FriendsOfLakeGlenville.comFireworks to make a donation.

This annual fireworks tradition would not be possible without the kind donations and contributions of its sponsors – Signal Ridge Marina, Trillium Links and Lake Club, Mountainview Marina, Scenic Waterfall Tours, The Glenville Lake Club, several HOAs, and our
individual donors.

And, of course, this event wouldn’t be possible without the cooperation of the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department.