THURSDAY, JULY 3
4th of July 5K* Walk/Run
Start your celebration of the 4th of July holiday with some fitness fun and join us for Seabrook Island’s 5K Walk/Run!
Whether you are running, walking, or a combination of the two, it is fun for all!
This family-friendly event will begin at 8:00am at the Lake House, and take participants through the front half of beautiful Seabrook Island. The course is 3.4 miles. Participants will be placed in corrals to space out the start based on their selection in the registration form.
The cost for the 5K Run/Walk is $30.
Please note, 4th of July event shirts are SOLD OUT!
The route for the Walk/Run has changed form 2024. See the route below:
- Start out down Lake House driveway
- Turn LEFT onto Seabrook Island Road
- Turn LEFT onto Baywood Drive
- Turn LEFT onto The Haulover
- Turn LEFT onto Cat Tail Pond Road
- Turn LEFT onto Seabrook Island Road
- At stop sign, continue LEFT onto Seabrook Island Road
- Turn LEFT up 1st Lake House driveway to FINISH!
Before the cookouts begin and the fireworks fly, why not have some 4th of July fitness fun!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 4TH OF JULY WALK/RUN | The Lake House is looking for volunteers to assist with Seabrook Island’s 4th of July Walk/Run on Thursday, July 3rd. Volunteers will be asked to meet at the Lake House at 7:15am, and the race should be completed by 10:00am. Responsibilities may include directing participants on the racecourse, hydration support (water station), and cheering on participants. If you are interested in volunteering for Seabrook Island’s 4th of July Walk/Run, please email Jamie Mixson at jmogus@sipoa.org
Fireworks
Courtesy of the Town of Seabrook Island at the Seabrook Island Club Driving Range (Update: The rain date for the fireworks will be Sunday, July 6th. It was previously announced it would be 7/5.)
FRIDAY, JULY 4
4th of July Parade
We are thrilled to announce the Grand Marshall of the Fourth of July Parade will be…CINDY WILLIS!
Cindy Willis volunteers her time and works tirelessly to maintain the Lending Library. Even when faced with mounds of donated books, she works diligently with a smile on her face. We are so appreciative of her meticulous organization of the library and her positive attitude. We are so excited to have Cindy as the Grand Marshall of the Fourth of July Parade!
Get to know Cindy Willis:
–Lived on Seabrook Island: Since 2000, so 25 years!
–Favorite Weekly Activity on Seabrook Island: Working in the library!
–Favorite Seabrook Island Event: I like the community, the residence, and the climate. I like everything about Seabrook; there are no favorite events!
-Best Advice for the Next Generation: Just sit back and enjoy Seabrook. Don’t try to change it, just enjoy it!
The Seabrook Island July 4th Parade is a long-standing tradition. Each year, both the number of parade participants and spectators increase to keep our tradition fun for all. We have many young children (youth and preteens) on bicycles leading the parade, as well as an increasing number of LSVs full of families with young children celebrating July 4th.
The parade lineup will have a Dry Section at the beginning. All parade participants who would like to be dry will comprise the first part of the parade.
The Johns Island fire engine signals the end of the dry section and the beginning of the Water Party.
All parade participants who want to be a part of the Water Party will follow the fire engine.
PARADE RULES:
- For safety reasons, ALL bicycle riders MUST lineup at the FRONT of the parade and should be able to complete the 6.7-mile parade loop at a speed of 6mph.
- For safety reasons, ALL participants riding in the bed of trucks MUST REMAIN INSIDE the bed of the truck with the truck tailgate CLSOED.
- No sitting on truck bed rails.
- No standing in truck beds.
- Truck tailgate must be closed for the entire duration of the parade.
- Any type of vehicle allowed on Seabrook Island roads and able to maintain 10mph may take part in the parade.
- Do not throw candy/items from vehicles. No water balloons allowed.
- There will be 2 sections for vehicles: DRY & WET. Staff will be on hand to assist with both the Dry and Wet section lineups.
- Dry Section – Lineup will be at the Lake House Front Lawn.
- Wet Section – Lineup will be in the Seabrook Island Village Area.
- All parade participants must be at their lineup location by 9:00am.
NEW THIS YEAR – A DRY VIEWING SECTION!
The Dry Viewing Section will be located in the grassy area near the volleyball net on the Lake House Front Lawn for the spectators that prefer to remain dry. Please remember to bring your lawn chairs/blankets, and be seated by 8:45am to see all the Fourth of July Parade fun!
After Party: Jump Castle & Slide
10:30am – 12:30pm at the Lake House
Photos by Alan Fink, Bradley Phillips & Gina Sanders