Several cities in Newton County are hosting celebrations for the 2016 Independence Day holiday. Check below for events in Covington, Oxford, Porterdale and Social Circle.

Covington

Dates: Monday, July 4, 2016

Events:
Registration for the Special Olympics Equestrian Team Golf cart parade - 2 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Golf Cart parade begins- 4 p.m. - around the Square
Music begins - 4 p.m. - Main Stage
Whiskey Bent - 5:15 p.m. - Main Stage
Newton County Community Band and Mass Choir performance - 6 p.m. - Square Park Stage
Announcement and Parade Winner - 6:50 p.m. - Main Stage
Drive Time Band - 7 p.m. - Main Stage
National Anthem - 8:50 p.m. - Main Stage
Fireworks - 9:45 p.m.

Oxford

Dates: Thursday, June 30 - Saturday, July 2

Events:
Softball Tournament
Carnival
Food Stand and Beer Stand

Porterdale

Dates: Monday, July 4, 2016

Events:
Street Party and DJ - 6 p.m.
Special Server - 7 p.m.
Fireworks - 8:45

Social Circle

Dates: Saturday, July 2, 2016

Events:
DJ and Raffle - 3:30 p.m. - Downtown
Parade - 5:30 p.m. - Downtown
Gospel Concert - 6:30 p.m. - Stephens Park
Fireworks - Dark

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