Georgia Day Dignitaries Coffee

February 12, 2010

Friday, February 12, 2010, 9:00 a.m.

Georgia Day begins with a coffee for dignitaries, sponsors, and special guests. The event features greetings from dignitaries, introductions of historical characters, and a continental breakfast. The Georgia Day Dignitaries' Coffee will also feature the unveiling of new plaques honoring the creators of named endowment funds at the Georgia Historical Society. Attendees are invited to join the Georgia Day Parade, which begins at the conclusion of the Coffee just steps away from the Georgia Historical Society at the north end of Forsyth Park.

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2010 Georgia Day Parade

February 12, 2010

Friday, February 12, 2010, 10:30 a.m.
Bull Street from Forsyth Park to City Hall, Savannah

Thousands of costumed local elementary school children march behind their hand-made banners in commemoration of Georgia’s founding in 1733.  A colorful parade of students, musicians, local dignitaries, and costumed characters is preceded by a military color guard and marching band. Beginning at Forsyth Park and continuing around all five squares of Bull Street, the procession culminates with a program in front of City Hall, where the mayor and other officials bring greetings and present awards for the annual Banner Competition. Free and open to the public.

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Founder's Day Run

February 12, 2010

Founder's Day Run

Friday, February 12, 2010, 8:45 A.M.

Stone Mountain Park, Atlanta

 
The Joint Force Headquarters of the Georgia Army and Air National Guard will be hosting the second annual Founder's Day Commemorative run marking the anniversary of General Oglethorpe's landing at Savannah.

Known as the "Purple Pig Run", it's a five mile loop around Stone Mountain, at Stone Mountain Park. The public is welcome to participate, and registration is required by 6 February. Park access is $10 per vehicle, and registration is $12.  For more information and to register, please contact SGT Astacia Frasier at (678) 569-5166 or astacia.frasier@us.army.mil.

This event is sponsored by the Joint Force Headquarters of the Georgia Army and Air National Guard.