Press Release: Georgia's Lanier Islands Prepares to Light the Fuse on a Fabulous Fourth of July Weekend

Buford, Ga. – June 23, 2016 – Patriots, sun worshippers and fun seekers will unite on the shores of Lake Lanier for yet another epic Independence Day weekend celebration at Georgia’s Lanier Islands. Spanning four days, the lakeside event will consist of music concerts, rocking DJs, live entertainment, food & drink specials, a patriotic tribute throughout each day on the new high-definition Spectacular Screen that soars five stories above Big Beach, and fireworks display on two of the four days. With the majority of activity planned at LanierWorld – the resort’s sprawling beach, boardwalk and waterpark entertainment district – guests will be able to enhance their Fourth of July weekend commemorations with more than a dozen waterslides and attractions, pickup games of beach volleyball, the unique “be the ball” experience of Battle Ball, a mad dash across an aquatic obstacle course, and so much more.

To help guests plan their visit to Lanier Islands over the Independence Day Weekend, the celebration schedule is as follows:

Friday, July 1
LanierWorld Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
After enjoying a “toes in the sand, blast at the waterpark” kind of day, LanierWorld guests are invited to dance the night away when the high-octane country musicians of Haywire Band take the Sunset Cove Stage from 3-7 p.m., followed by tunes spun by a DJ from 7-11 p.m.

Saturday, July 2
LanierWorld Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Fireworks Show begins after dark
Lanier Islands is teaming up with KICKS 101.5 to provide LanierWorld guests with one rocking Saturday filled with live entertainment throughout the day – including performances by Paris Luna and Co. and Laura Ashley and the Train Wreckers. Once the sun goes down, everyone will want to secure some prime real estate on Big Beach and Sunset Cove to catch the fireworks and special patriotic presentation on the Spectacular Screen.

Sunday, July 3
LanierWorld Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Fireworks Show begins after dark
In addition to a day filled with checking every water slide and attraction off the to-do list, guests can enjoy a late dinner at Sunset Cove Beach Café & Club while listening to American Flyers from 8 p.m. to midnight. Once the sun goes down, everyone will want to snag a spot on Big Beach and Sunset Cove to catch the fireworks and special patriotic presentation on the Spectacular Screen.

Monday, July 4
LanierWorld Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fun in the sun is the theme for the bulk of this Fourth of July celebration. Music lovers can show off some mad skills as they dance in the sand to music spun by a DJ at Sunset Cove from 2-6 p.m. Once the sun goes down, LanierWorld fans won’t want to miss the final patriotic presentation of the holiday weekend on the Spectacular Screen.

For guests who wish to turn their day at Lanier Islands into a stay at Lanier Islands, the resort offers a number of accommodation packages – including the Family Adventure Package, which consists of overnight accommodations at Lanier Islands’ award-winning Legacy Lodge, admission to LanierWorld for four, four LanierWorld FastPasses for access to Thunderbolt Triple Zipline and VIP access to all of the other rides, and daily breakfast for four for as little as $319/night*. Packages can be upgraded to include Resort Cart rental and access to either the Legacy Villas or LakeHouses. To make reservations, prospective guests of the resort are encouraged to visit http://www.lanierislands.com or call 770-945-8787.

About Lanier Islands: Nestled on the southern-most shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains lies the truly distinctive Lanier Islands. Situated less than 45 miles from downtown Atlanta on 1,500 pristine acres of forests, meadows, and beaches, this luxury resort is quickly growing in size, scope, and reputation as one of the Southeast’s leading lakeside retreats. As the resort’s crown jewel, Lake Lanier is one of the United States’ most popular man-made lakes, encompassing 38,000 surface acres and 690 miles of shoreline in Northeast Georgia. Legacy Lodge, Villas, and LakeHouses enhance the park’s broad assortment of accommodation choices and meeting sites – making it the ideal choice for corporate meetings and company retreats. Popular excursions like fun in the sun at the boardwalk-themed LanierWorld, zip lining through the trees with Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, horseback riding on a lakeside trail from the Equestrian Center, and renting a boat and ski equipment from Harbor Landing make the islands a terrific choice for families vacationing or “staycationing” in the South. Tranquility – the Spa and the picturesque 18-hole Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course are major draws for visitors looking to relax or play, and with more than 20 wedding venues to choose from, the Resort is rapidly gaining favor with brides- and grooms-to-be as a highly sought-after Destination Wedding site.

Lanier Islands is steadily securing a solid standing for their unique vision of the future of this luxury retreat, their unswerving dedication to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, and their signature brand of Southern Hospitality. In 2014, the Resort became a member of the highly esteemed Southern Living Hotel Collection. The Islands has also been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for two consecutive years and was named “Best Place for Family Fun” by Best Self Atlanta Magazine in 2015.

* Does not include taxes and fees.