North Augusta Invites the CSRA to “Meet Us at the River” for a Birthday Tribute Honoring America’s 250th

North Augusta, SC (June 18, 2026) – Augusta, Georgia, in partnership with North Augusta, South Carolina, is inviting residents, families, and visitors from across the CSRA to “Meet Us at the River” for a birthday tribute honoring America’s 250th birthday.

The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. Live entertainment, vendors, food, crafts, kid zones, and more will take place along the riverfront between Fifth and Ninth Streets in Augusta, Georgia. The evening will end with a fireworks show at approximately 9:30 p.m.

While event activities will be located on the Georgia side of the river, the fireworks can be viewed from both the Augusta, Georgia, and North Augusta, South Carolina, riverfronts. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs.

Firework seating will be available between Fifth Street and Ninth Street on the Georgia side and at the Sharon Jones Amphitheater on the South Carolina side of the Savannah River.

Reynolds Street will be closed to traffic from 5 to 10 p.m. for the event. In addition, the upper and lower portions of the Riverwalk will be closed between Eighth and Ninth streets. The upper portion will close at 8 a.m. for fireworks setup, and the lower portion will close beginning at 5 p.m. Portable restrooms and hand-washing stations will be available on site. The Augusta Common remains under construction and will not be fully accessible during the event.

Parking will be available in downtown Augusta at nearby public parking areas, including the Depot area near Fifth and Reynolds streets, the Ninth and Reynolds parking deck, and public lots near the event footprint.

Guests attending activities on the Georgia side should enter the event area from Reynolds Street near Fifth Street to access vendors, the stage area, the kid zone, and other activities. Ninth Street will be used as the stage location, but will not serve as an event access point.

Following the event, traffic will be directed southbound only until the festivities traffic has cleared. Northbound traffic will resume once the area is clear.

Event Details:

“Meet Us at the River”

Date: Saturday, July 4

Time: 5 to 10 p.m.

Viewing Area: Along the riverfront, between Fifth Street and Ninth Street on the Georgia side and at the Sharon Jones Amphitheater on the South Carolina side of the Savannah River.

The CSRA is encouraged to meet at the river for an evening of celebration, connection, and community pride.