4th of July Celebrations

This Event Happens in: July

There are many events throughout the Golden Isles during the 4th of July holiday weekend, making it one of the best places to celebrate Independence Day. For a more detailed listing of individual events please see our Event Calendar.

St. Simons Island's 4th of July Celebration

The Annual St. Simons Island Sunshine Festival in Pier Village has been a beloved island tradition for more than 60 years, bringing locals and visitors together to celebrate Independence Day on the coast. From the annual 5K and 1-mile fun run to live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and the iconic St. Simons Island fireworks display, this all-day celebration offers something for everyone.

This year, Glynn County will host a special Fourth of July celebration in honor of Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary. Festivities begin at 1:00 PM and continue throughout the evening, with fireworks lighting up the sky over the water at 9:00 PM, followed by additional live entertainment. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy live music across multiple areas in Pier Village and Neptune Park, family-friendly games and activities near the Casino area, DJ entertainment, and Craft-to-Go kits provided by the Marshes of Glynn Libraries in the Casino Atrium from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Family-friendly movie showings will take place at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. Featured evening entertainment includes performances by Brandon Fuller from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM and John Langston from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM. Festival hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with activities and entertainment continuing into the evening. Additional event details and a complete schedule will be shared as planning continues. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets, beach chairs, friends, and family to enjoy the fireworks show along the waterfront at Neptune Park. Admission and parking are free. The fireworks display will begin at sundown on July 4, approximately 9:00 PM.

Please note that the fishing pier and the southernmost end of Mallery Street will close to vehicles and pedestrian traffic beginning the morning of July 4. Portions of Neptune Park will be fenced off, and all tents must be taken down by 7:00 PM as a safety precaution.

For public safety, lifeguards and law enforcement officers will patrol the beaches throughout the day, with boats stationed in the water to assist swimmers during high tide periods. Roads east of Mallery Street and Butler Avenue, as well as 12th Street and Beachview Drive, will be closed for emergency access. Lost and Found and medical services will be located in Room 114 of the Casino Building, and anyone separated from family members should report to Room 108.

Beginning at 8:30 PM, officers will direct traffic at major intersections to help manage vehicle flow around the island.

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Sea Island 4th of July Celebration

For guests and residents of Sea Island
The Cloister and Beach Club have many activities scheduled each year during the 4th of July weekend. July 4th usually begins with a flag-raising ceremony and ends the day of family fun and celebration with a Fireworks Spectacular at the Beach Club around 9:00 pm.

Sea Island's fireworks will begin around 9:00 pm on July 4th. Learn more about this year's fireworks.

Personal Fireworks

Please see codes in regards to the fireworks ordinance in Glynn County. Fireworks are prohibited on all Glynn County beaches.