Wild Adventures, The Valdosta Daily Times partner in July 4-5 fireworks display

By Dean Poling
The Valdosta Daily Times

VALDOSTA — Wild Adventures hits a patriotic note next weekend with a full calendar of Independence Day events.

The Valdosta Daily Times is a partner in Wild Adventures’ events, which will include two nights of fireworks presented by Stone Mountain Park, as well as a concert featuring Randy Owen of country super-band Alabama. A military-appreciation rate will be in effect for both Friday and Saturday, July 4 & 5, for all military personnel, dependents, retired military, and Guard and Reserve members.

“The Valdosta Daily Times is proud to be a part of this Fourth of July celebration with Wild Adventures,” says J.H. “Sandy” Sanders, The Valdosta Daily Times publisher. “Fireworks is an American tradition, Stone Mountain fireworks is a Georgia tradition, and Wild Adventures has become a Valdosta tradition.”

Stone Mountain has earned the reputation of presenting one of the finest fireworks shows in the South. During the past 25 years, an estimated 20 million people have witnessed the Stone Mountain fireworks. “The same talent responsible for their show will produce the spectacular for Wild Adventures,” according to the park.

“The firework displays will be the biggest in the park’s history,” Wild Adventures General Manager Bob Montgtomery said via a park release. “With the expertise of Stone Mountain Park behind the shows, the guests at Wild Adventures will definitely be impressed.”

Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, singer Brandi Thornton will open for Randy Owen, Alabama’s frontman. Owen is scheduled to sing his new solo singles along with selections from Alabama’s numerous hits.