4th of July Boat Parade on Lake Chatuge

About the Event

Spend America's birthday in Hiawassee and watch the annual 4th of July Boat Parade on Lake Chatuge. Enjoy the rest of the day on this beautiful TVA lake.

Boaters line up behind the Grand Marshal for the parade beginning at 10:30 a.m. behind Young Harris Watersports in Sunset Cove. No wake, and boats must fly a U.S. flag. Additional patriotic decorations are encouraged. Boats must have a number issued by the Lake Chatuge Chamber of Commerce to be considered for judging.  PLEASE, stop by the Chamber Welcome Center at 1411 Jack Dayton Circle, Young Harris to pick up your boat number. $600 in prizes are awarded for most creative, and most red, white and blue.

Registration forms may be downloaded by clicking here. Please return your form to the Lake Chatuge Chamber of Commerce or mail to lcchamber2021@gmail.com.

Location: Spectators can enjoy the parade from the Old Towns County Recreation Center, Anderson Bridge and the Georgia Mountain Fair Campgrounds. The parade goes by the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and loops around and comes back. 

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