What is the 4th of July without fireworks? They make the perfect end to any 4th of July celebration. The annual fireworks display in Helen, Georgia will be held behind the Alpine Village Shoppes and the Helen Welcome Center at dusk (approximately between 9 PM and 9:30 PM) on July 4, 2011.

The whole weekend will offer entertainment. Unicoi State Park is having July 4th, Mountain Style on July 2 – 4, 2011 with fun for the whole family. Enjoy music, a hoedown, watermelon eatin’ and seed spitting contests, and sack races. Several artists and crafts people from around Georgia will be at the park demonstrating their skills. For more information on festivities at Unicoi State Park, call 800-573-9659.

You can always come to Helen, GA early in the day on the 4th and enjoy walking around and visiting the shops and art exhibits in town. Grab some barbecue at the Helen Festhalle from 4 PM to 9 PM, listen to some music and get settled in to watch the fireworks show! It is going to be a very festive Independence Day weekend!

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!