Mark your calendar --- Sunday, June 30 for the Town of Bluffton’s Independence Day Celebration. This year, the Town will host a 5K at 9 a.m. at Martin Family Park to kick off the day of events. The “Stay Safe, Bluffton!” scholarship fund will benefit from the proceeds.
Since 2019, The Town has awarded $1,000 scholarships to four students each year who are safe driving ambassadors in their schools and peer groups. The town began this campaign due to people of all ages suffering the loss of their license, mobility or even their lives as a result of distracted driving. In our small town, these tragic incidents frequently leave our community broken-hearted. The town designed this campaign to reach newer drivers in hopes they will start their driving careers being mindful and careful drivers.
We hope hundreds of residents will join us for this fun event and contribute to the collective mindset of being aware of how our driving affects ourselves and our neighbors. Whether you are a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to kickstart your Independence Day, this 5K race offers you a way to join your friends and neighbors for a cup of coffee and a healthy run, jog, walk or stroller to start this eventful day. Dogs and strollers are welcome, and awards are given for each age category. There is even a canine award for the fastest dog-owner team. Starting this year, the top female and male winners will also be awarded space on the “Mayor’s Cup,” a new trophy which will reside in Town Hall. This year’s winners will begin this tradition.
If you are interested in signing up, please register online at www.palmettorunningcompany.com and click on events. Scroll down to Bluffton’s Independence Day 5K.
In addition to participants, the town is also seeking sponsors for this race. If your business or organization is interested in supporting safe driving, please contact Lyndee Simoneaux, special events manager, at (email) lsimoneaux@townofbluffton.com or (cell) 83.540.1662. The town has three categories for sponsors: Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500) and Bronze ($250).
Following the 5K race, I hope you come back to the Historic District, Sunday, June 30, starting at 5 p.m. for hours of festivities. The Independence Day pre-party will begin at 5 p.m. at Martin and DuBois Parks with games, prizes, food trucks, rock wall, bounce houses and more. For the second year in a row, a Brass Band called “Dirty Boots,” from Paris Island will wow the crowd as they play spirited, jazz music, walking through the two parks. The pre-party will last until 9 p.m. The firework display will begin moments after 9 p.m. The fireworks are visible from Wright Family Park, Oyster Factory Park or by boat in the May River.
The town is proud to host the third annual Independence Day. Hope to see you at the starting line and throughout the day as we celebrate this holiday and declare our independence from distracted driving.
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