Patriotism on Parade: Lake Lanier Celebrates Independence Day in Style

Patriotism on Display on Swan Lake

The Swan Lake Boat Association drew 19 entrants for its annual Fourth of July parade.

Patriotism on Parade: Lake Lanier celebrates Independence Day in style

LAKE LANIER—Red, white, and blue were on full display as the Lake Lanier community gathered to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with one of its most cherished traditions—the Annual Lake Lanier Fourth of July Boat Parade. Beginning mid-afternoon, boats of every size transformed into floating patriotic displays. Families, friends, and neighbors lined the shoreline and docks and filled the lake to cheer on boat floats as they proudly paraded thro…

Patriotism on display for 250th

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer Last Friday, there was a celebration that was 250 years in the making. The 4th of July is always a fun time for families and friends to get together and celebrate the birth of our nation. This year, however, was the big one – 250 years – and it had to [...]