Here’s your guide to July 4th fireworks shows in Bluffton, Hilton Head and Port Royal
Looking to celebrate Fourth of July with a bang?
From Bluffton to Hilton Head and up to Port Royal, the Lowcountry region is lighting up with fireworks and festivities all week long.
Here’s where you can join in the fun and see a sparkling performance in the sky:
Bluffton Independence Day Pre-Party & Fireworks
When: Thursday, July 3
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary Street, Bluffton
Cost: Free
Kick off the holiday weekend with an evening packed full of family-friendly fun in Bluffton. Enjoy carnival-style games, bounce houses, tasty eats from local vendors and live music from the Parris Island Marine Band.
A guitar rendition of the National Anthem is scheduled for 5:55 p.m., followed by fireworks lighting up the May River at 9 p.m.
Parking: Palmetto Breeze will have free shuttle service from M.C. Riley Elementary (200 Burnt Church Road) to Oyster Factory Park. Accessible parking is available at Bluffton Town Hall (20 Bridge Street).
HarbourFest Fireworks & Entertainment
When: Friday, July 4
Time: Entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk
Where: Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, 13 Harbourside Lane, Hilton Head
Cost: Free entry (food and activities vary in price)
Join the celebration at Hilton Head’s Shelter Cove for a festive night of live performances by Shannon Tanner, face painting, games and a fireworks finale over the water.
Parking: Free shuttle services are available from the Hilton Head Community Church lot (860 William Hilton Parkway) to Shelter Cove Harbour from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Sea Pines Harbour Town Fireworks
When: Friday, July 4
Time: Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Where: Harbour Town Marina, 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head
Cost: The Sea Pine gate fee applies. (Food and other activities vary in price.)
Enjoy all-day festivities at the Sea Pines Resort and cap the day with fireworks at the iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse over the Calibogue Sound.
Parking: Parking is available in designated lots along Greenwood Drive; attendants will direct traffic. Buses are available to transport guests to and from Harbour Town from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks at the Sands
When: Friday, July 4
Time: 5 to 10 p.m., fireworks after sunset
Where: Sands Beach Road, Port Royal
Cost: Free
Celebrate with coastal flair at Sands Beach in Port Royal. The evening features local food vendors, children’s activities, live music, and a performance by the Parris Island Marine Band. The evening will close with fireworks over the river.
Parking: Parking at The Sands is only for handicapped and golf cart users. Other parking options include spaces along Paris Avenue and nearby streets.
What else is happening this Fourth of July?
Looking for other Independence Day events to celebrate the holiday weekend?
From patriotic parades to community festivals, events are scheduled in every corner of the region. Click here for the full rundown.
This story was originally published July 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
