4th of July Celebrations
There is a lot to do this year for the 4th. Below is a list of activities happening in the Lowcountry. Be sure to also read Krista’s blog for some sensory strategies to help make the 4th of July activities enjoyable for your child and the whole family. Also we have some great 4th of July themed crafts on our pinterest page! https://www.pinterest.com/lowcountrytxcen/occupational-therapy/
Hilton Head Island
- Skull Creek Boat House Fireworks
- 7pm – 10 pm with live music and fireworks at sunset
- Here is a link to the event on Facebook
- Harbor Town 4th of July Parade
- Show off your red, white and blue spirit by decorating your bicycle, wagon, dog or kids for a fun-filled parade around Harbour Town! Meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Harbour Town Lighthouse at 8:30am to register and pick up decorating supplies. Parade line-up begins promptly at 9:30am, and entries will be judged on patriotism. Supplies limited to the first 100 registered.
- Following the parade, join us for some holiday fun and activities.
- Fireworks start at 9:15 pm
- There is a $6 gate pass fee to enter the Sea Pines Resort
- https://www.seapines.com/events/July-4th-Parade/July-2017
- https://www.seapines.com/events/Fireworks-at-Harbour-Town/July-2017
- Pop goes the Sandbox
- 10 am – 2pm
- Take part in a special holiday craft, 4th of July Fun Fact Handout and show-your-colors cookie decorating thru 2pm but we will stay open til 5pm.
- General Admission is $6 per person, FREE for Members. Military and senior discounts are available.
- Here is a link to the event on Facebook
- Shelter Cove
- Fireworks begin at dusk
- Waterside walk sale is from 9 am – 6 pm
- A live concert will be from 5pm – 9pm
- Kids activities will be taking place all day
- http://www.sheltercovetownecentre.com/events/
- Firecracker 5K Run
- Begins at 8am at Shelter Cove Park
- $30 for adults $25 for children 12 and under
- Post-race celebration with music, food, prizes and more!
- http://www.bearfootsports.com/heels_race_info.htm
- One Island Community Picnic
- Free 4th of July Picnic from 11am – 2pm
- Located on Gum Tree Road
- Food, bounce houses, dunk tank, music and more!
- https://www.facebook.com/onehiltonhead/
- Frosty Frog
- Hotdog and frozen t-shirt competition
- 10am – 1pm
- Frozen t-shirt competition starts at 10:45am
- Women’s hotdog contest at 11:30am
- Men’s hotdog contest at 12:00pm
- Here is a link to the event on Facebook
- Salute From the Shore
- The eighth annual Salute from the Shore will begin at 1 p.m. July 4 in Cherry Grove, just north of Myrtle Beach and conclude over Bluffton about 1:30 p.m.
- http://salutefromtheshore.org
- http://salutefromtheshore.org/2017-flyover-schedule/
Beaufort
- The Sands of Port Royal
- Holiday celebration beginning at 5 p.m.
- Food, face painting, Tux the clown, live music and a DJ
- Fireworks at dusk
- Paris Island
- Independence day celebration
- Free and starts at 5pm
- Performance by the Marine Corps Recruit Depot band at 6:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at about 9:15 p.m.
- The Parris Island Museum is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m throughout the holiday weekend.
- Here is a link to the event on Facebook
-Matthew D’Antonio, DPT, PT
-Pediatric Physical Therapist
