Please save the date for our Independence Day Celebration on July 4, 2026 when our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This event is free and open to all.

Plans include live music at Plant Riverside District, The Park at Eastern Wharf and Rousakis Riverfront Plaza. Check back here for more details.

The fireworks show will be launched from a barge in the Savannah River, in front of the Savannah Convention Center. Scheduled to begin around 9:30pm, the approximately 20-minute show is choreographed to a patriotic musical soundtrack for the enjoyment of guests in Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, Plant Riverside District, Eastern Wharf, and at the Savannah Convention Center.

Please see sponsorship information here. 

What you need to know about Independence Day on Savannah’s Waterfront

To ensure everyone to has a fun and safe Independence Day Celebration, please note this important information below:

Chairs and/or blankets are allowed.

There is no alcohol service in our public areas, you MUST enter an establishment to get a drink. You CAN take that drink outside in a plastic 16oz to-go cup.

Everyone will need to show ID to purchase alcohol every time, no gray hair exceptions.

On River Street, coolers, multiple cups per person, glass, cans, exotic animals, personal fireworks, bangs, snaps and smoke bombs, skates and skateboards, bicycles, as well as dangerous, disruptive behavior are all prohibited.

River Street and all ramps from MLK, Jr. Blvd. to the east end will close to vehicular traffic at approximately 6pm until after the fireworks. SPD will determine when to safely open the street based on the number of pedestrians exiting the area.

Cars parked in parking lots along River Street before 6pm will need to remain there until SPD reopens River Street.

Downtown parking at metered spaces is free on Independence Day.

Two new Parking Garages: Plant Riverside Garage located at 500 West River Street provides access to Plant Riverside District and West River Street. Credit/Debit card are the only forms of payment accepted. Rates may be subject to change for special events.

Eastern Wharf Parking Garage located at 301 Passage Way provides access to Eastern Wharf and East River Street. Credit/Debit card are the only forms of payment accepted. Rates may be subject to change for special events.

Savannah’s Waterfront wishes to thank our 2025 Independence Day Celebration Sponsors. The generosity of these companies has made it possible for us to produce this beloved event. Please visit these establishments and thank them for their support of our community.