4th of July fireworks, festivities at Sands Beach in Port Royal

Get ready for a day of 4th of July fun at The Sands Beach in Port Royal.Photo byPhil Heim/BeaufortPics

Locals and folks visiting the Beaufort area are again in for a treat as the Town of Port Royal will be putting on its Independence Day Celebration and fireworks for the 4th of July.

After your done with the day of boating, relaxing, barbecuing and having fun with family and friends, get on down to The Sands for more fun and fireworks.

The festivities at The Sands usually start earlier in the afternoon, and you’ll enjoy lots of family fun including good eats and drinks that will help combat the heat we usually have here in the Lowcountry.

Local Boy Scouts will be on hand serving hot dogs and burgers, and food trucks will be lined up on hand to quench your thirst and to offer more goodies. Enjoy fare from Fly Pies, Lawyers BBQ, Snack Shack, and Tropical Treasures.

Live entertainment starts later in the day with DJ Kev Greaves, and the Iron Mic Parris Island Marine Band will perform from 8pm until the fireworks start.

Free parking on Paris Avenue and side streets will be available and the road to the Sands landing is usually shut down prior to the 4th of July for all traffic including boats with trailers. 7th Street is typically closed to all traffic except for residents that live on that street.

The fireworks at The Sands are put on by East Coast Pyrotechnics and usually begin around 915pm.

Yes, what better way to celebrate the 4th of July in Beaufort than fireworks, family fun and community at the Sands in Port Royal.

It’s a lot of fun and you won’t find a better place to enjoy a night of celebrating.

Photo byTown of Port Royal