For Immediate Release: May 23, 2007

Contact: Amy Hoffman, (803) 781-5940, amy@lakemurraycountry.com

 

An ÒOlde Fashioned July 4thÓ Will Take Place June 30th

 

The Capital City/ Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is pleased to present the 20th July 4th celebration on Lake Murray. The day long celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 30th, 2007.  The celebration will begin with an ÒOlde Fashioned 4thÓ boat parade at Noon ending with a spectacular fireworks show at dark.

 

New this year! Fireworks will launch from the Lake Murray Dam. A total of three shows will blast off at dark with a choreographed computerized music show from the Citadel Broadcasting Network. Shows will launch from the Lake Murray Dam, Spence Island and Dreher Island State Park. Prior to the fireworks, the Lake Murray Symphony will perform a patriotic and beach music show at Dreher Island State Park beginning at 8pm.  The Lexington County Choral Society will also perform with the Symphony.  SCE&GÕs parks at the Lake Murray Dam will be open all day on a first come to capacity basis.

 

Boat Parade Registration is now open. To enter your boat in the parade, call (803) 781-5940 or visit us online for all the details at www.lakemurraycountry.com.  Donations for the fireworks are still being accepted.

 

Sponsored by:  SCE&G, Harbour Watch on Lake Murray, Columbia Powersports Center, Yamaha, Carolina Wings and Outdoor RV & Marine World and Columbos Restaurant in the Radisson Hotel.

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