It's that time of year again!
The day long 4th of July Celebration on
Lake Murray will be held on
Saturday, July 4, 2009!
Theme: "Salute to Independence"
2009 Event Schedule:
Approximately 12:30 p.m.- the Annual Boat Parade will leave Bomb Island as it parades towards the Lake Murray Dam and passes each park site. Entry Judging will take place just past the Irmo Park Site at the Dam, parade judges will be on board the Southern Patriot (the lead boat). Winners will be announced via a live call-in on 98.5 FM and later posted on this website.
REGISTRATION FOR THE BOAT PARADE IS STILL OPEN, UNTIL NOON ON JULY 3rd! STOP BY THE VISITOR CENTER TO REGISTER AND RECIEVE YOUR INFO PACKET!
(2184 N. LAKE DR., COLUMBIA- IRMO SIDE OF THE DAM)
8:00 p.m. - at Dreher Island State Park, a concert by the
Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra at Shelter 14
The gates to Dreher Island will close at 8pm, please arrive early to ensure your entry to this event!
(Picnics are welcome, however, NO ALCOHOL is allowed!)
Approximately 9:15 p.m.- South Carolina's Largest Fireworks Show!
Launching from Spence and Dreher Islands. Tune into B106.7 FM, 98.5 FM to listen to the patriotic music show that choreographed to the fireworks!
For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, CLICK HERE!
Winners of the 2008 Boat Parade:
1st place: Judy Ruff
2nd place: John Sellers
3rd place: Tom Stokes
Honorable Mention: Meg Sponseller
Grand Marshall: Richard Dent
View other boats that participated in the 2008 event:
Entry #10, Entry #12, Entry #13, Entry #15
Entry #16, Entry #19, Entry #20, Entry #25
Entry #26,Entry #28, Entry #31, Entry #33
Entry #35, Entry #36, Entry #37
(These photos were taken aboard the Southern Patriot. Please send us your photo if you would like to be listed.)
