The CSRA celebrated the Fourth of July with many events, including fireworks at Fort Eisenhower, in Evans and downtown Augusta. In Harlem, community members came out for the Freedom Run, where participants dressed up in red, white and blue and carried American Flags. In North Augusta, the Living History Park celebrated the holiday with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, while at the home of George Walton, a reading also took place.
A nearly 30 minute firework show was put on at Evans Towne Center Park for the Fourth of July. Staff photo by Stephanie HillAll kinds of fireworks dazzled attendees at Evans Towne Center Park for the Fourth of July celebration on Thursday. Staff photo by Stephanie HillThousands came out to Evans Towne Center Park to watch the Fourth of July fireworks on Thursday. Staff photo by Stephanie HillCrowd grows at the Augusta Common near dusk during the Downtown Independence Day Celebration. Staff photo by Skyler Andrews.Christina Shorter leads singers on stage—with Kevin D’Laigle joining in—during the Downtown Augusta Independence Day Celebration at the Augusta Common. Staff photo by Skyler Andrews.Onlookers camped along a blocked off Reynolds Street, waiting for the fireworks show, during Downtown Augusta’s Independence Day Celebration. Staff photo by Skyler Andrews.People in downtown Augusta watch the fireworks on July 4. Staff photo by Skyler Q. AndrewsPeople in downtown Augusta watch the fireworks on July 4. Staff photo by Skyler Q. AndrewsKids riding the teacup ride at Fort Eisenhower’s Fourth of July Celebration. Photo by Randy PaceDillon and Ashley Gehrett with illariah at Fort Eisenhower’s Fourth of July Celebration. Photo by Randy PaceFireworks at Fort Eisenhower 4th of July Celebration. Photo by Randy PaceFireworks at Fort Eisenhower 4th of July Celebration. Photo by Randy PaceChris Cagle performing for a packed crowd at Fort Eisenhower Fourth of July Celebration. Photo by Randy PaceReading of the Declaration of Independence at The Home of George Walton in Augusta. Photo by Randy PaceOllie celebrating July 4th. Photo by Randy PaceMr. and Mrs. William Coe with Stanley Rikard holding the flagThe Freedom Run 2024 was held in Harlem on Thursday, July 4. Participants donned their best patriotic outfits and carried American Flags. Staff photo by Stephanie HillPeople of all ages came out in their patriotic outfits for the Freedom Run. Staff photo by Stephanie HillParticipants of the Freedom Run carried American Flags while they ran. Staff photo by Stephanie HillPeople of all ages came out in their patriotic outfits for the Freedom Run. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
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