Georgia

Tournament of Roses Parade

Pasadena, CA

Since 1890, the Tournament of Roses Parade has produced America’s New Year Celebration, bringing the traditions of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game to Pasadena and the world for nearly 130 years. This year, Smokey and his friends at the National Association of State Foresters, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Ad Council will…

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Smokey Bear Birthday Banner Challenge

(Social-Media-Based Series of Events, Available Nationally) The Smokey Bear Birthday Banner Challenge is a nationwide, social-media-based project aimed at getting as many people as possible across the country to hold up or pose with a banner (supplied by the challenge organizer) wishing Smokey Bear a Happy 75th Birthday. All the photos submitted for the SBBBC…

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Happy Birthday Smokey Bear! + Wildfire Preparedness Day

Ellijay, GA

A celebration of Smokey Bear's 75th Birthday followed by a showing of "Your Home Can Survive A Wildfire" by Anthony English of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Birthday cake and refreshments will be provided along with informational handouts. Please RSVP to mcatesatty@att.net.

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Kids Fishing Rodeo

Suches, GA

This year's Kids Fishing Rodeo at the Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area will celebrate Smokey Bear's 75th birthday! The event will feature a Smokey Bear appearance, wildfire prevention handouts, and birthday cake.

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Smokey Bear and the Georgia Mountain Fair

Hiawassee, GA

The Georgia Mountain Fair and Parade will take place July 19-27, 2019. Fair visitors can visit Smokey Bear's Cabin to pick up educational materials and learn more about Smokey's 75th birthday. Smokey will appear in the Georgia Mountain Fair Parade on Saturday, July 20th.

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Smokey Bear at the Gilmer County Fair

Ellijay, GA

The Gilmer County Fair runs form August 6-11, 2019. A booth staffed by cooperators will host a booth with Firewise USA and fire prevention materials and displays for young and old alike. Smokey Bear's 75th Birthday will be celebrated on August 9th with appearances throughout the event.

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