06/16/2026
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Heading to the island to celebrate the 4th of July? Here are the events that are happening around the island. Most events are FREE to attend - There is a nominal fee per vehicle to get into Sea Pines.
Kicking off on July 3rd - Bluffton's Independence Day Celebration at Martin Family and Dubois Parks featuring carnival games, bounce houses, food concessions, live music from the Parris Island "Dirty Boots" Brass Band with fireworks display around 9 PM at Oyster Factory Park and Wright Family Park.
Events on the 4th
42nd Annual Firecracker 5000 starting at 8 am. This is the island's largest and oldest 5K and family fun walk. Starting at 70 Honey Horn Drive - Must pre-register https://www.hiltonheadfirecracker5000.com/
Harbour Town Parade (8:30AM - 10:30AM) A festive, patriotic parade through Sea Pines Resort led by Woody the Clydesdale, Participants are encouraged to decorate bicycles, wagons and pets.
Harbour Town Carnival (10AM - 11:30AM) located under the Liberty Oak, featuring games, a water balloon toss, tie-dye, and a watermelon eating contest.
Salute from the Shore (Approx 1:30PM) Military flyover of F-16s and vintage warbirds along the SC coastline (Best viewing from any Hilton Head beach, including Sea Pines Beach Club.
Shelter Cove Harbour Fest (6:00PM - 10PM) A massive Independence Day celebration featuring Shannon Tanner's patriotic shows (6:30PM & 8PM), Cappy the clown (6pm-9pm) and fireworks over Broad Creek at 9 pm - Be prepared to get there early and stay late as this always brings large crowds and traffic
Harbour Town Fireworks Extravaganza (approx. 9PM): Fireworks over Harbour Town Lighthouse and Calibogue sound in Sea Pines. Come early and enjoy a Gregg Russell special concert under the Liberty Oak from 8:30 to 9:30PM
OFF ISLAND -
Beaufort / Port Royal
Sands Beach (Port Royal) - Festivities take place throughout the evening with fireworks starting around 9pm
Savannah
John P Rousakis Riverfront Plaza for live music across multiple outdoor stages, food venders and activities throughout the afternoon with a massive fireworks display choreographed to patriotic music over the Savannah River starting around 9PM
While your on the Island - be sure to check out these companies for some great family fun around your holiday celebration! Find these and more at www. The Best of Hilton Head . Com
Anchors Away Sailing Charters
Hilton Head Boat Tours - Dolphin Tours and Sunset Cruises
Hilton Head Helicopter Tours
Escape Island HHI
Creative Escapes Art Cafe
Island Explorer - Hilton Head Island Dolphin and Nature Tours
MilkShake Factory
Sea Monkeys Watersports
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf of Hilton Head Island
Comedy Magic Cabaret
Hilton Head Nannies
Hilton Head Boat Rentals and Sales
Avocado Bikes
If you are planning to head out on the water for the weekend - Please note, several professional companies that do this daily, choose not to operate for safety reasons on the 4th of July. Please be Extra careful and safe out there, and ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY WEEKEND!!!!!