There is no better place to celebrate the 4th of July holiday than on beautiful Hilton Head Island. There is so much to see and do for the whole family. Whether you are looking to relax and unwind or experience an exciting adventure, there is truly something for everyone on Hilton Head Island. Check out these fun and festive Independence Day activities on Hilton Head Island.

Celebrate 4^th of July on Hilton Head Island

Firecracker 5K – Be a part of the 34th annual Hilton Head Firecracker 5K Run and Family Fun Walk! Fun starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Shelter Cove Community Park. With more than 1,700 runners and walkers each year, this is the largest and oldest road race in Beaufort County, as well as one of the top 10 races in South Carolina.

4^th of July Parade – Check out the 4th of July parade at Harbour Town in Sea Pines. Decorate your bike, wagon, pets, and dress up the kiddos for the fun-filled Parade at Harbour Town. Entries will be judged on patriotism, so don’t be afraid to wave your flag proudly!

Salute from the Shore – The Salute from the Shore promises to be an awe-inspiring spectacle! Each year on the 4^th of July, hundreds of thousands of people gather on South Carolina’s beaches to show their appreciation to America’s armed forces during a military aircraft flyover. This year, F-16s from the McEntire Joint National Guard Base will fly overhead at approximately 1:00 p.m. The flyover starts at Cherry Grove in the Myrtle Beach area and wraps up at the sand bar on the May River in Bluffton. Grab a chair and head to the beach. Then look to the sky shortly after 1pm for the flyover as they make their way down the coastline to Hilton Head Island beaches.

Pre-Fireworks Fun – Head to Shelter Cove Towne Center, where kids of all ages can enjoy inflatable bounce houses and face painting for a small fee beginning at 5:00 p.m. Or, visit Shelter Cove Harbour for a special Fourth of July edition of HarbourFest, where you’ll be treated to performances by Shannon Tanner and Cappy the Clown at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Fireworks Displays – Bring your lawn chairs to Harbour Town in Sea Pines, the Skull Creek Boathouse, or enjoy Palmetto Dunes’ Harbourfest with family-friendly activities and fireworks at Shelter Cove. All fireworks display will begin at dusk.

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