Top 10 Independence Day Events in Coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry
Experience fireworks, parades, and air shows as the region honors America’s birthday. From seaside spectacles to small-town celebrations, join the festivities across our coastal communities.
Independence Day festivities start early across Coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry, with some events starting this Saturday.
Start celebrating this weekend and continue into next week with many events to choose from. You’ll see more than just fireworks!
Statesboro Firecracker Fest
- When: Saturday, 5 to 1o p.m.
- Where: Mill Creek Regional Park
- Price: Free admission
- Details: The Firecracker Fest will feature kid’s activities to live music to fireworks. The fireworks begin around 9:15 p.m.
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City of Richmond Hill Independence Day Celebration
- When: Saturday at 4 p.m.
- Where: J.F. Gregory Park
- Price: Free admission
- Details: Fireworks will start briefly after sunset, and there will be plenty of activities for everyone!
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Town of Bluffton Independence Day Celebration
- When: Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m.
- Where: Old Town Bluffton
- Price: Free admission
- Details: Fireworks begin at shortly after 9 p.m. and can be seen from the Oyster Factory and Wright Family Parks. There will be food trucks, carnival games, and music.
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Savannah Stars and Stripes
- When: July 4 – July 7
- Where: Various locations
- Details: Savannah Stars and Stripes runs from July 4 – 7 downtown, with events from fireworks to entertainment to family games.
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Tybee Island 4th of July Fireworks
- When: July 4, 9 to 10 p.m.
- Where: Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion
- Price: Free admission
- Details: Fireworks will start between 9:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. There will also be more events from July 1-3 leading up to the holiday.
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Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration
- When: July 4, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Mary Ross Waterfront Park
- Price: Free admission
- Details: Go to this celebration for old-fashioned games like sack racing and more. There will also be Hot Banana Coffee and fireworks over the East River at 9 p.m.
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Shelter Cove Fireworks
- When: July 4 at 7 p.m.
- Where: Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina
- Price: Free admission
- Details: Fireworks begin shortly after sunset. There will also be face-painting, music, and carnival games.
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Fireworks at Harbour Town
- When: July 4 around 9 p.m.
- Where: Harbour Town Lighthouse
- Price: $9 cash only for a Sea Pines Day pass if you need to purchase one, free if you have a Sea Pines pass
- Details: The event will feature food, drinks, and live music leading up to the show.
- For more information, click here
Harbour Town Fourth of July Parade
- When: July 4 at 9:30 a.m.
- Where: Harbour Town in the Sea Pines Resort
- Price: $9 cash only for a Sea Pines Day pass if you need to purchase one, free if you have a Sea Pines pass
- Details: You can register at 8:30 a.m. if you want to participate in the parade. There will also be carnival games, inflatables, and more.
- For more information, click here
Salute from the Shore
- When: July 4 between 1 and 2 p.m.
- Where: The entire coast of South Carolina
- Price: Free
- Details: You can see the military planes and vintage aircraft fly over the entire South Carolina coast.
- Times for your location, click here
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