Fourth of July Events!

From the perfect fireworks display to the perfect hot dog, Fourth of July is a time to celebrate all things America. Here's a list of events planned across Beaufort County to mark our nation's independence.

BLUFFTON
• The Bluffton Children's Fourth of July Parade is from 10-11 a.m. Saturday in front of the Church of the Cross on Calhoun Street in Bluffton. Children are invited to dress up themselves, their pets, strollers, bicycles and more to participate in the parade. Bagpiper Bill Treacy will lead the parade three blocks down Calhoun Street to Lawrence Street, where there will be hot dogs and refreshments.
Details: 843-757-3855


HILTON HEAD ISLAND
• Fireworks begin after dusk Sunday at Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island. The HarbourFest event at Shelter Cove was named one of the top destinations for viewing fireworks from the water this Fourth of July by Discover Boating, the U.S. boating industry's consumer awareness program. Activities from 6-9:45 p.m. include live entertainment, plus regional cuisine, arts and crafts and the fireworks display. All events are free and open to the public.
Details: 877-567-6513, www.palmettodunes.com

• Fireworks begin around 9 p.m. Sunday at Harbour Town in Sea Pines. The fireworks will be launched over Calibogue Sound between Harbour Town and Daufuskie Island. Kids activities begin at 5 p.m. Gregg Russell will perform a free kids concert from 8-9:30 p.m. under the Liberty Oak. Activities are free, but there is a $5 fee to get into Sea Pines. Parking is available inside the main gate and regular shuttles to and from Harbour Town are offered.
Details: 843-842-1979, www.seapines.com

• The sixth annual Skull Creek Community Fireworks begins at 6 p.m. Sunday with outside entertainment and food and drinks for purchase at Hudson's On the Docks. Fireworks from a barge on Skull Creek (part of the Intracoastal Waterway) begin at 9:30 p.m. Free parking and shuttle service from the Hilton Head Island Boys & Girls Club on Gumtree Road is available from 6-10 p.m.
Details: 843-681-2772, hudsonsonthedocks.com

• The 25th annual Firecracker 5000 Road Race and Fun Walk begins at 8 a.m. Sunday at The Mall at Shelter Cove. The 5K course starts and finishes behind the mall. Race packet pick up and late registration is from 3-6 p.m. Saturday at center court inside the mall and from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on race day behind the mall.
Details: www.bearfootsports.com

BEAUFORT/PORT ROYAL

• The Fourth of July Celebration at The Sands beach in Port Royal begins at 4 p.m. Sunday on the beach and lasts until the end of the fireworks. Sponsored by the Historic Port Royal Foundation and the Town of Port Royal, several food vendors will offer hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue, ice cream, beer and soft drinks. Musical entertainment will be provided. The Sands is a good site to watch the fireworks from Parris Island and Port Royal. The fireworks at Port Royal will start just as the fireworks display at Parris Island finishes. Participants are asked to park in Port Royal and walk to the beach.

Details: Anna Ellerbe, 843-522-9923, ace.oth@gmail.com

• The Independence Day celebration at Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot is from 3-11 p.m. Sunday. The concert by the Parris Island Marine Band, featuring the Brass Band, starts at 8 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Participants are invited to enjoy free food, soft drinks and ice cream, bounce houses, face painting, live music, an obstacle course, dunk tanks and fireworks show. Beer concessions are available. A valid driver's license and vehicle registration and proof of automobile insurance are required at the Parris Island security gate. Bring coolers, blankets and lawn chairs.

Details: 843-228-3444, www.mccssc.com/july4th/index.html

Read more: http://www.islandpacket.com/2010/07/01/1292687/area-events-planned-for-july-fourth.html#ixzz1QrOXIvlV