Star Spangled Classic Fireworks, Festival to Take Place June 27

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Tuesday, June 16th, 2026

Athens-Clarke County will celebrate Independence Day with the Star Spangled Classic Saturday, June 27.

The Star Spangled Classic festival will start at 6 p.m. at Southeast Clarke Park. The free event will have carnival rides, face painting, food trucks and more. The Original Splitz Band will perform at 7 p.m. Fireworks will begin around 9:30 p.m.

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