Hilton Head Island offers full day of July 4th festivities

Independence Day on Hilton Head Island will offer a full day of activities ranging from early morning races and parades to evening concerts and two major fireworks displays.
The Firecracker 5K Run & Family Fun Walk kicks off at 8 a.m. at Jarvis Creek Park. This event, now in its 38th year, is the island’s oldest Independence Day road race and includes post-race activities for families. www.hiltonheadfirecracker5000.com

An alternative USA 5K is also scheduled to take place at Coligny Beach with proceeds benefiting the Sea Turtle Patrol. runningintheusa.com/details/11029

Patriotic spirit continues with the Sea Pines Fourth of July parade near Harbour Town. Participants can register starting at 8:30 a.m. for the 9:30 a.m. event, which welcomes decorated bikes, wagons, and pets. Post-parade games and entertainment will follow. www.seapines.com/experiences/events

At approximately 1 p.m., residents and visitors are encouraged to look skyward for the annual Salute from the Shore flyover. This tribute features military aircraft, including F-16s, a C-17, and vintage planes passing over Hilton Head’s beaches. salutefromtheshore.org

The island’s largest celebration, HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, will feature a free shuttle service to help ease access to its family-friendly entertainment and fireworks display.

Fireworks over Broad Creek will begin after dark, following musical performances by Shannon Tanner at 6:30 and 8 p.m. and family activities including balloon animals, face painting, and interactive games with Cappy the Clown from 6 to 9 p.m. Bounce houses and train rides will be available for an additional fee.

Free parking and continuous shuttle service will be available from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at HHI Community Church and Sparklight parking lots near the Fresh Market at 860 William Hilton Parkway.

Visitors to Shelter Cove are reminded to use the pedestrian underpass beneath U.S. 278 if walking or biking from Palmetto Dunes. The underpass is located near the entrance to Palmetto Dunes and connects directly to the bike path. www.ShelterCoveHarbourFest.com.

In Harbour Town, another fireworks show will light up the sky over Calibogue Sound near the Harbour Town Lighthouse. Live music and food vendors will round out the evening’s festivities there, including a concert under the Liberty Oak with Gregg Russell beginning at 8 p.m. www.seapines.com/experiences/events/fourth-july-fireworks

Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Food and drink will be available for purchase, and attendees are asked to leave coolers at home. All events are weather dependent and subject to change.