Savannah's waterfront fireworks return Sunday, July 4, 2027. In 2026 the free show started at 9:30 p.m. from a barge in the Savannah River.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. This page is updated each year. The 2027 details are not out yet, so the times and places below are from the July 4, 2026, celebration, as published by Savannah’s Waterfront. Questions: hello@savannahswaterfront.com.

Savannah’s biggest Fourth of July fireworks show is on the river downtown. Savannah’s Waterfront, the River Street business group, calls its Independence Day Celebration its largest event of the year, and it is free. The group says it will be back on Sunday, July 4, 2027.

The short version (from 2026)

  • Fireworks: 9:30 p.m., about 20 minutes, from a barge in the Savannah River
  • Where to watch: Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, Plant Riverside District, The Park at Eastern Wharf and the Savannah Convention Center
  • Cost: free
  • 2027: Sunday, July 4; schedule to come from Savannah’s Waterfront

What happened in 2026

The 2026 celebration, on Saturday, July 4, marked the nation’s 250th birthday. Savannah’s Waterfront spread it across four waterfront locations and timed the fireworks to patriotic music for all four, according to its event page and its thank-you post.

The schedule at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza on River Street:

Time What
5 to 5:45 p.m. Check-in for the Most Patriotically Dressed Contest
6 p.m. Most Patriotically Dressed Contest
6:45 p.m. Presentation of colors by the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia color guard; national anthem
7 p.m. 3rd Infantry Division Brass Band from Fort Stewart
8 p.m. 3rd Infantry Division Rock Band
9:30 p.m. Fireworks

The other three viewing spots ran their own events:

  • Savannah Convention Center, Hutchinson Island: DJ music and picnic-style fun, from the convention center.
  • Plant Riverside District: rooftop parties and live music, from Plant Riverside.
  • The Park at Eastern Wharf: big band music from The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, from Eastern Wharf.

Savannah’s Waterfront says the Most Patriotically Dressed Contest will become an annual tradition.

Parking and getting there

From the Savannah’s Waterfront FAQ:

  • Garages: the Plant Riverside garage at 500 W. River St. serves the west end of River Street; the city lists its other downtown garages online. Garages are open 24 hours, take cards only, and rates may change for special events.
  • River Street lots: three city lots and two private lots, at the Barnard, Abercorn and Lincoln ramps.
  • Ferry: the free Savannah Belles Ferry crosses between the waterfront and Hutchinson Island, home of the Savannah Convention Center, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Expect heavy crowds and plan to stay parked until the show is over. See our getting around guide for transit and parking rules.

When the 2027 details come out

We will update this page with the 2027 schedule, road closures and parking as soon as Savannah’s Waterfront and the city publish them, usually in June. For other summer events, see things to do this month.

What this means for you

  • Mark Sunday, July 4, 2027; the show is free.
  • Arrive early for a spot on River Street, or watch from Hutchinson Island and ride the ferry.
  • Bring patience for parking; card-only garages may charge event rates.

Frequently asked questions

What time are the Savannah Fourth of July fireworks?

In 2026 the show began at 9:30 p.m. and lasted about 20 minutes, fired from a barge in the Savannah River. Savannah’s Waterfront has not yet posted the 2027 schedule.

Where is the best place to watch fireworks in Savannah on July 4?

The show is timed to music for crowds at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza on River Street, Plant Riverside District, The Park at Eastern Wharf and the Savannah Convention Center on Hutchinson Island.

Are the River Street fireworks free?

Yes. Savannah’s Waterfront says its sponsors keep the Independence Day celebration free and open to all.

When is the 2027 Fourth of July celebration in Savannah?

Savannah’s Waterfront says it will celebrate again on Sunday, July 4, 2027.