Town of Bluffton Independence Day Celebration

Independence Day Pre-Party
Thursday, July 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Martin Family and DuBois Parks
Enjoy a family-friendly evening of music, food, and games.

• Carnival-style games with patriotic prizes (while supplies last)


• Bounce houses and rock wall


• Food and beverage concessions


• DJ Jeff "T-Bone" Taylor


• Live music by the Parris Island "Dirty Boots" Brass Band from 6-7 p.m.


• National Anthem electric guitar performance by local teenager at 5:55 p.m.
  
  Fireworks Display
  Thursday, July 3 | 9 p.m. | Oyster Factory & Wright Family Parks
  The 20-minute fireworks show will be launched from a barge in the May River and can be
  viewed from both parks.
  Note: Barge positioning is subject to change due to multiple variables; attendees may need
  to adjust their seating location for the best view.
  
  Parking/Shuttle:
  Free Palmetto Breeze shuttle from M.C. Riley Elementary (4:30-11 p.m.) to Martin Family
  Park. Paid church parking is available as noted above.
  Handicapped Parking:
  Designated spaces at Town Hall (20 Bridge St.). Free golf cart transport is available for
  those with mobility needs.
  
  Road Closures:
  For public safety, most roads near the event venues will be closed to vehicles:


• Wednesday evening: Lawrence and Green Streets (setup)


• Thursday, 4 p.m.:
  o Calhoun Street (south of Green to Water Street)
  o Bridge Street (Boundary to Wharf)
  o Local access will be limited after 8 p.m.
  Bluffton police officers will staff these intersections for homeowner access (except 8-11
  p.m.):


• Wharf and Bridge streets


• Water and Calhoun streets
  
  Dock Closures:
  For public safety and to prevent overcrowding and weight restrictions on docks, both the
  Calhoun Street Regional Dock and the Oyster Factory Dock will be closed to pedestrians
  from 5-11 p.m. on July 3. Boat access remains open.