Welcome to Live Like Locals Top Five Events with host Renee LaSalle — your guide to the best Coastal Empire happenings from June 30–July 5. This week features red, white, soulful, and community-centered moments: waterfront concerts and fireworks, patriotic runs, local markets with adoptable pups, and a heartfelt second line to honor a beloved neighbor. Get ready to plan your week and live like a local!
#5 — Second Line & Celebration for Eric “Big E” Moore
Sunday, July 5th | Time: 3:15pm – 9:00pm | Eastern Wharf Savannah
Join a community second line march down River Street starting at 3:30pm (meet at Eastern Wharf). Bring an instrument, accessory, noise maker, photo and your memories of Big E. Celebration culminates with a super jam at Congress Street Social Club starting at 5:00pm. One people. United.
#4 — Renegade Paws Rescue at Starland First Friday
Friday, July 3rd | Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm |2239 De Soto Avenue, Savannah
Food specials, vendors, local makers, art, drinks, and adoptable dogs from Renegade Paws Rescue. Meet pups and volunteers, learn about adoption, fostering, and volunteering. Stay tuned for attending dog list. Interested in adopting? Start the process at
#3 — Run Club: Stars, Stripes, and Strides
Thursday, July 2nd | Time: 6:30pm | Service Brewing, 574 Indian Street, Savannah
Patriotic red, white, and blue run to kick off the 250th countdown. Best Dressed wins a $100 Service Brewing gift card; all costume contestants receive a gift. Newcomers welcome — sign up on-site before the run.
#2 — July 4th with the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra
Saturday, July 4th | Time: Evening concert (fireworks at 9:30pm est) | The Park at Eastern Wharf, 101 Port St., Savannah
FREE riverfront concert featuring the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra’s Louisiana sound and patriotic favorites. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and SMALL personal coolers. Lawn is first-come, first-served. Park rules: https://theparkateasternwharf.com/park-rules. Street parking and Eastern Wharf Parking Garage available.
#1 — Savannah Waterfront Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 4th | Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm | Location: Rousakis Plaza, 115 River Street, Savannah
Celebrate America’s 250th with live music on three waterfront stages (Plant Riverside District, Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, The Park at Eastern Wharf), 250th food & drink specials, and a Most Patriotically Dressed Contest on Rousakis Riverfront Plaza. Expect lively crowds, festive dining options, and riverfront fireworks viewing.
That’s your Live Like Locals Top Five Events roundup with Renee LaSalle — five can’t-miss ways to celebrate community, country, and local culture in the Coastal Empire from June 30–July 6. Whether you’re dancing in a second line, adopting a pup, running in patriotic garb, or watching fireworks on the riverfront, have fun, stay safe, and don’t forget to tune into the Live Like Locals Top Five Events video for Renee’s highlights and local tips.
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