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July 4 @ 7:00 am - 9:30 pm

Sunshine Festival

The Sunshine Festival held in St. Simons Island’s Pier Village has been an island tradition for 60+ years. This is the perfect family-friendly event this season with St. Simons Island fireworks, a 5K and 1-mile fun run, and more. Festival Hours: 10am-5pm.

Click here to register for the 5K or 1-mile fun run. There will be no race day registration, but Pre-Race Day Walk-Up Registration is permitted at Packet Pickup. Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup will occur from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3rd at St. Simons Presbyterian Church, 205 Kings Way.

Get ready for a day of fun and laughter with your loved ones. Bring your picnic blankets, beach chairs, and your friends and family to watch the spectacular fireworks show along the water at Neptune Park. Best of all, it’s free admission and free parking for everyone.

St. Simons Island’s fireworks will begin at sundown on July 4th, around 9:00 pm. Please be aware the fishing pier and the southernmost end of Mallery Street will be closed to cars and pedestrian traffic beginning the morning of July 4. A section of Neptune Park will be fenced off, and officials ask that all tents be taken down by 7pm as a precaution against igniting from sparks. 

During the day, lifeguards and law enforcement patrol St. Simons Island beaches. Boats will be in the water to help keep swimmers safe, especially during high tides. Roads will be closed to traffic east of Mallery Street and Butler Avenue, and at 12th Street and Beachview Drive for emergency access. Lost and found and medical services will be in Room 114 of the Casino Building. If a child or parent is lost, report to Casino Room 108. 

Officers will direct traffic at major intersections will begin at 8:30 p.m. to move traffic around the island.

Details

Date:
July 4
Time:
7:00 am - 9:30 pm
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Website:
https://www.goldenisles.com/4th-of-july-celebrations/

Venue

Pier Village
Mallery St.
St. Simons Island, GA 31522 United States
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