BUFORD, Ga. - GeorgiaChron -- As America celebrates its 250^th birthday, Lanier Islands Resort invites guests to spend Independence Day Weekend lakeside with a star-spangled lineup of patriotic events, live music, fireworks, family fun, and unforgettable experiences. Designated a Best of Georgia Vacation Destination by Georgia Business Journal readers and nominated for a Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award, the lakeside resort offers several accommodation packages to design the ideal holiday weekend getaway. Overnight guests will enjoy access to a classic 4^th of July pool party – complete with music, games, festive beverages, and an all-American cookout. All guests can experience Uncle Sam's Pop-up Bar, the newly opened night-lit, par-3 course at The Six, and fireworks over the water at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands to end the evening. To round out the weekend, the first installment of the resort's Concerts for a Cause debuts at Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater – featuring Lost in Paradise, a premier Jimmy Buffett-inspired band.

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"We're combining timeless Fourth of July traditions with some of the newest experiences at Lanier Islands," said resort president Matthew Bowling. "Guests can enjoy poolside cookouts at Legacy Lodge, fireworks over Lake Lanier at Margaritaville's LandShark Landing, and live music throughout the weekend. We'll also add a modern twist with Uncle Sam's Pop-up Bar inside Game Changer and tee times at The Six, one of the country's only night-lit par-3 golf courses. The holiday weekend culminates with the first of three Concerts for a Cause events, benefiting the Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Lake Lanier Association. There's something uniquely American about coming together to celebrate our nation's birthday while supporting organizations that help our neighbors and protect the lake we all cherish. And what better soundtrack for a summer weekend on Lake Lanier than the music of the late, great Jimmy Buffett?"

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Guests who wish to book a stay can take advantage of:

• The Summer Family Fun Package, which features overnight accommodations, 4 tickets to Fins Up Water Park at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, daily breakfast buffet, a $50 Game Changer gift card, and access to resort amenities.
• The Fuel Your Summer Package, which offers a $35 daily fuel credit and complimentary valet parking while staying at Legacy Lodge.

Tickets for the Lost in Paradise Concert for a Cause, priced at just $15/person, can be purchased at https://www.lanierislands.com/special-events/concerts-for-a-cause/. Proceeds will help stock the shelves at the Georgia Mountain Food Bank and advance the Lake Lanier Association's mission to keep Lake Lanier clean, full, and safe.

To learn more about 4^th of July Weekend at Lanier Islands Resort, visit https://www.lanierislands.com/special-events/fourth-of-july/.