Spend America's birthday in Hiawassee and watch the annual 4th of July Boat Parade on Lake Chatuge. Enjoy the rest of the day on this beautiful TVA lake.

Boaters line up behind the Grand Marshal for the parade beginning at 10:30 a.m. at The Ridges Resort. No wake, and boats must fly a U.S. flag. Additional patriotic decorations are encouraged. Boats must have a number issued by the Grand Marshal to be considered for judging. Prizes are awarded for most creative, and most red, white and blue.

Spend America's birthday in Hiawassee and watch the annual 4th of July Boat Parade on Lake Chatuge. Enjoy the rest of the day on this beautiful TVA lake.

Boaters line up behind the Grand Marshal for the parade beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Young Harris Watersports cove. No wake, and boats must fly a U.S. flag. Additional patriotic decorations are encouraged. Boats must have a number issued by the Grand Marshal to be considered for judging. Prizes are awarded for most creative, and most red, white and blue. Registration forms may be downloaded by clicking here.