Independence Day Boat Parade-Sunday, July 3 at 6pm
All participating boaters and kayakers are invited to decorate their craft and line-up at Bird Island at 5:30pm. The boats will navigate south to the Queens Folly bridges, then east behind the corridor ending at the PD Club.

If you would like to participate by boat or kayak, please email Elizabeth Simpson at esimpson@pdpoa.org so we know how many boats to expect.

If you aren’t participating by boat, you can watch the parade from one of the following bridges: Queens Folly, Haul Away, Sea Lane & Port Tack

Fourth of July Flag Raising Ceremony-Monday, July 4 at 9am
Take a moment to bring your friends, families, and guests to our Annual Flag Raising Ceremony at 9am in the center of the Queens Folly Circle on Sunday, July 4th. You won’t want to miss this special event unique to Palmetto Dunes featuring a local Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, the singing of the National Anthem, and a guest speaker. The ceremony is brief—about 15 minutes—but is an important part of the day’s celebrations.

Salute from the Shore
Approximate Hilton Head flyover times: 1:31 & 1:48pm
The Salute begins just north of Myrtle Beach at 1pm and continues the length of the South Carolina coast line. The F-16s will lead the way with the C-17 and warbirds following behind.

Harbourfest and Fireworks-Monday, July 4 
Hilton Head’s largest fireworks display on Sunday, July 4th at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina.
Before fireworks light up the night sky over Broad Creek at dusk, beloved entertainer and musician Shannon Tanner will perform not-to-miss shows at both 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. featuring patriotic songs in honor of Independence Day. Kids will also enjoy entertainment from Cappy the Clown including face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon animals and much more from 6-9pm! Shuttle map attached.