I want that BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!
Grab your friends and family and join the crowds as Hilton Head Island celebrates Independence Day.
North island
Skull Creek Fourth of July Celebration
Celebrating its 25th year of the Skull Creek Fourth of July Celebration, Hudson’s On the Docks Restaurant and a host of nearby sponsors will put on a party to honor its silver anniversary. Fireworks will be shot off from a barge on the Intracoastal Waterway. No coolers allowed.
- When/where: 6-10 p.m., fireworks start at approximately 9:30 p.m.; Skull Creek Marina/Hudson’s On the Docks, Squire Pope Road
- Parking: Free parking and shuttle service from the Boys & Girls Club on Gumtree Road. Don’t park on Squire Pope or Gumtree roads or you risk being towed and ticketed.
- More information: 843-681-2772
Mid-island
Independence Day at Harbour Fest
Harbour Fest on the 4th of July at Shelter Cove is an expanded version of the activities at Shelter Cove each Tuesday night during the summer. There is music, children’s activities, food and more. Entertainer and longtime island fixture Shannon Tanner performs interactive, familyfriendly shows with original ballads, ‘60s standards and sing-a-longs.
- When/where: July 4; entertainment, activities start at approximately 6:30 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Parking: Shelter Cove marina, The Mall at Shelter Cove off William Hilton Parkway
- More information: 843-785-9087
South end
Harbour Town 4th of July Festival
Harbour Town, which is the most recognizable marina on Hilton Head Island, has put on a fireworks show for about 20 years. This is a family-friendly, children-oriented evening. No coolers allowed.
- When/where: July 4. Children’s activities start at 4 p.m.; fireworks at dusk. Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort
- Parking: Gate fee to enter Sea Pines is $5. Shuttle buses and the Sea Pines trolley will be available throughout the evening. Go about a quarter-mile past the main gate and the parking lot will be on the left; look for signs.
- More information: 843-842-1979
Are you a true-blue American?
As we celebrate July 4 this month, we offer you this little quiz to test your patriotism
1. Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July?
A. The Revolutionary War came to an end on July 4, 1776
B. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776
C. Summer blockbuster movies are released
D. It’s a paid holiday
2. What is the executive branch of our government?
A. The president, vice president, cabinet and departments under the cabinet members
B. The president, vice president and cabinet
C. The president and vice president
D. Lobbyists
3. Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death”?
A. Paul Revere
B. Patrick Henry
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. O.J. Simpson
4. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
A. To establish the United States
B. They took a wrong turn at Cuba
C. For religious freedom
D. For the food
5. Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
A. Ben Franklin
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. John Hancock
D. Leo Tolstoy
6. What is the national anthem of the United States?
A. America the Beautiful
B. Born in the USA
C.The Star-Spangled Banner
D.Take Me Out To The Ballgame
7. What kind of government does the United States have?
A. A republic
B. A democracy
C. A theocracy
D. A really big one
8. Who is the chief justice of the United States Supreme Court?
A. John Roberts
B. Clarence Thomas
C. Anthony Scalia
D. Judge Judy
9. An American is only allowed to vote when which of the following conditions are met?
A. He or she is over 18
B. He or she is a U.S. citizen
C. A and B
D. When all the contestants have finished singing
10. The first Independence Day celebration west of the Mississippi was celebrated by:
A. Will Smith in “Independence Day”
B. Lewis and Clark
C. John Wayne
D. Jon & Kate
Answer key: 1-B; 2-A; 3-B; 4-C; 5-B; 6-C; 7-B; 8-A; 9-C; 10-B. 10 correct: You’re a true-blue, red-blooded American! 8-9 correct: The Judge Judy one threw you, didn’t it? Under7 correct: You need to brush up on your history.
