The Annual St. Simons Island Sunshine Festival held in the Pier Village on St. Simons has been an island tradition for over 60 years. With St. Simons Island fireworks, a 5K and 1-mile fun run, and more, this is the perfect family-friendly event this season. Festival Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Please check back for a complete schedule of events.

Bring picnic blankets, beach chairs, your friends and family to watch the beautiful firework show along the water at Neptune Park. Free admission and free parking.

St. Simons Island's fireworks will begin at sundown on July 4th, around 9:00 pm. Please be aware the fishing pier and southernmost end of Mallery Street will be closed to cars and pedestrian traffic beginning the morning of July 4. A section of Neptune Park will be fenced off and officials ask that all tents be taken down by 7:00 pm as a precaution against igniting from sparks. 

During the day, lifeguards and law enforcement will patrol St. Simons Island beaches. Boats will be in the water to help keep swimmers safe, especially during high tides. Roads will be closed to traffic east of Mallery Street and Butler Avenue, and at 12th Street and Beachview Drive for emergency access. Lost and Found and medical services will be in Room 114 of the Casino Building. If a child or parent is lost, report to Casino Room 108. 

Officers will direct traffic at major intersections will begin at 8:30 p.m. to move traffic around the island.