Join guest host Lorallye Robertson for Live Like Locals Top Five Events — the best Coastal Empire happenings June 2–June 8. From ocean celebrations to soulful festivals and iconic Clydesdales, here’s your upbeat, local guide to five can’t-miss experiences.
#5 — 9th Annual Love and Soul Family Festival
Saturday, June 6, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tanger Outlets, 200 Tanger Outlets Blvd, Pooler
Family-friendly festival with live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, health screenings, local vendors, and FREE parking. Part of multi-date Love & Soul events (Soul Care Summit May 23; Soulful Sunday June 7; Love & Soul Experience June 19).
#4 — Budweiser Clydesdales in Savannah
Saturday, June 6, 12:00 PM (weekend highlights)
400 W River St, Savannah (Morrell Park → River Street → Plant Riverside)
Tour stop for Budweiser’s 150th anniversary. Hitching at Morrell Park 10:00 AM; River Street parade 11:00 AM; photos at Plant Riverside ~12:30 PM; public unhitching 1:00 PM. Also: Thursday hitching 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM parade at Daffin Park/Grayson Stadium.
#3 — Motown and More!
June 4 – June 7
The Historic Savannah Theatre
Four high-energy performances celebrating Motown hits—Jackson 5, Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder—with modern choreography and soulful vocals. Perfect for dancing and sing-alongs.
#2 — Heroes for Hallie Grace — 5th Butterfly Ball
Friday, June 5, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Charles H. Morris Center at Trustees Garden
Fundraising gala in memory of Hallie Grace to raise EB awareness, fund research, and support affected children/families. Elegant evening, silent auction, community impact.
Learn more / Support: https://heroesforhalliegrace.org
#1 — World Ocean Day — UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium
Saturday, June 6 (all day)
UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Cir, Savannah
Free admission day with ocean-themed activities, art projects, games, hands-on science, Georgia Tech interactive sand table, friendship-bracelet sea-level crafts, community partner booths, NASA data demos, and pledge activities to protect ocean health.
That’s your Live Like Locals Top Five for June 2–8 with Lorallye Robertson — upbeat, local, and packed with fun. Mark your calendar, share with friends, and get out to celebrate the Coastal Empire this week!
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