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A Great Fourth of July Weekend Lineup
Published: 06.30.2020
Folks around here love the Fourth of July! For some, it’s one of the few times a year that the whole family gets together. It’s firing up the grill in the back yard, and days spent on the lake. It’s a holiday of fireworks, fun, barbecue, music, and more importantly, it’s a time to remember the birth of our nation and the liberty that makes it so exceptional. Here at Russell Lands On Lake Martin, we have a host of activities to help make your holiday weekend a special one.
THURSDAY, JULY 2
Russell Marine Fourth of July Sale
Thursday-Sunday, July 2-5
FOUR DAYS ONLY! Save 15% on all Pro Shop merchandise including Alabama’s largest selection of wakeboards and wake surfers from Hyperlite and Victoria, as well as skis and tubes from HO Sports and Connelly. Save on all Yeti products, including coolers, drinkware and apparel. Plus, you’ll also save on Costa sunglasses, Sun Bum suncare, Olukai footware, Lake Martin t-shirts and more!
FRIDAY, JULY 3
ARTI GRAS
Our annual juried art show kicks off the holiday weekend on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads. The show begins Friday at 9am. Learn more >
Wildlife Presentation
Naturalist Marianne returns to Russell Crossroads to teach us about reptiles. 9am–3pm during Arti Gras. Learn more >
FRIDAY ON THE GREEN – JESSIE LYNN
Our favorite place to relax with some live music at the end of the week, 2019 ISSA (International Singer Songwriter Association) Female Vocalist of the Year, Jessie Lynn takes the Town Green stage at Russell Crossroads from 6:30-8:30pm. Learn more >
SATURDAY, JULY 4
YOGA ON THE GREEN
Get centered before a long day of Independence Day festivities. Meet on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads at 7am. Instructors are certified, and all levels from beginner to expert are welcome! Bring your mat and water bottle and enjoy an invigorating start to your day.
ARTI GRAS
Original works are on display again Saturday as the show continues from 9am–3pm. Learn more >
Wildlife Presentation
Naturalist Marianne returns to Russell Crossroads to teach us about reptiles. 9am–3pm during Arti Gras. Learn more >
RUSSELL MARINE BOAT PARADE
There are a couple of events on Lake Martin’s Kowaliga Bay that have become more than tradition—they have become a Fourth of July way of life! One of those traditions is the Russell Marine Boat Parade from Kowaliga Marina. People plan their boat designs and decorations for months leading up to the Fourth. It’s a colorful, festive, and fun way to start this day of celebration. Call Kowaliga Marina for more information and to register.
CONCERT AND FIREWORKS
The other tradition is to gather on the grassy lawn at The AMP on Lake Martin for the annual concert and fireworks. People begin the trip to The AMP in the late afternoon to claim “their” spot. They bring the kids and cooler, they bring their blankets and chairs, they clap to the music, and stand for our National Anthem. Then, for about 30 minutes, they lie back on the lawn and feel the ground tremble as they watch the sky explode with color—more color than you can imagine. As the smoke clears, guests are treated to even more music. What a day!
Make sure to join us. The Bank Walkers will start the music around 7pm, then the Vegabonds will entertain from 8pm until about 9pm. The “Star Spangled Banner” will be presented by Jessie Lynn, and The Vegabonds return to the stage at 9:30.
Tickets are now on sale online at The AMP website for $10.00, and children under 6 are free. We don’t need to remind you how crazy this year has been, and to meet ADPH social distancing mandates, there are a limited number of tickets for sale.
Family, fun, fireworks, and freedom! Come spend part of it with us!