Fabulous Fourth Everyone knows that 4th of July celebrations aren’t just on Independence Day in the Golden Isles. There will be fun activities starting Sunday, July 1 and continuing through the week, so keep this guide handy if you’re looking for patriotic parades and festive fireworks.
SUNDAY, JULY 1 On St. Simons Island, experienced party and show band Still Cruzin’ will be rocking the gazebo with Motown and R&B hits on the lighthouse lawn when they return for July’s Little Light Music concert. Pack a picnic dinner and favorite cold beverages, grab your lawn chairs, and come dancing under the stars with your family, friends, and neighbors during one of the island’s most
on the Beach Club Lawn is a highlight of the week and you’ll want to be there with
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Independence Day begins early on St.
spoons at 3:30 p.m. A BBQ at Rainbow
Simons Island with the Sunshine Festival
Island with live music and family fun and
5K and 1 Mile Fun Run presented by the
Bingo at The Cloister close out the day.
Golden Isles Track Club. The start time for
Reservations and Beach Club access
the 5K is 7:00 a.m. and the Fun Run takes
required for some activities, please see Sea
place at 8:00 a.m. The site for the race
Island’s website for details.
and award ceremony is Mallery Park. More
TUESDAY, JULY 3
information about the race, volunteer opportunities, and registration can be
beloved summer traditions. It’s a perfect way
Sea Island members and resort guests
found at goldenislestrackclub.com. The
to spend a warm Sunday evening. Tickets
have a fun-filled day that begins with the
Sunshine Festival Arts & Crafts Show at
are $12 for adults, and children under 12 are
Firecracker 5K, includes Family Olympics
Postell Park opens at 10:00 a.m. on the 4th
admitted free of charge. Tickets may be
at the Beach Club, parties for young
and vendors will be offering art and fine
purchased in advance at the Museum Store
princesses and pirates, and an Oceanside
crafts in a variety of mediums; show will
or at the gate on the evening of the concert.
Independence Celebration featuring Yacht
close for the day at 5:00 p.m. There is also
Rock at the Beach Club. Reservations and
an annual 4th of July golf cart parade in the
If you’d rather stay cool in the pool, head
Beach Club access required for some
Village. Fireworks will be held at the Pier just
over to Summer Waves Water Park on Jekyll
activities, please see Sea Island’s website
after sundown on Wednesday, the 4th, at
Island with the family to enjoy a Swim-In
for details.
approximately 9:00 p.m. There will be live music by Traveling Riverside Band at the St.
Movie. The Little Mermaid will be shown at 8:30 p.m. at the wave pool, so choose and
This year, Jekyll Island breaks from past
Simons Casino bandstand both before and
inner tube and while Ariel and her friends
tradition and holds its fireworks on
after the fireworks.
sing about what fun they have Under the
Independence Day Eve! Planned to begin
Sea. Movie is free with the purchase of a $15
after sunset, around 9:00 p.m., fireworks
Sea Island members and resort guests are
(plus tax) Night Splash ticket.
are best viewed from the beach between
invited to a flag raising ceremony on the
the Holiday Inn Resort and south to the
Beach Club Lawn featuring patriotic music
Days Inn on the oceanfront side of the
with Rich Wagner followed by the one-mile
island. Plan to arrive early to get your spot
Independence Day Fun Run (or walk/stroll)
to witness one of the most spectacular
on the beach. The annual 4th of July Parade
displays of fireworks in the Golden Isles.
takes place at 10:00 a.m. with walkers, cyclists,
MONDAY, JULY 2 For Sea Island members and resort guests, Monday, July 2 kicks off a week of holiday events celebrating Independence Day at the resort. The annual 50-foot Banana Split
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golf carts, vintage cars and floats. The day continues with fun and games at the
