The 4th of July is all about celebrating the birthday of America, thanking those that fight for our freedom, bbq-ing with friends and family, and fireworks! Oh, the fireworks! There’s something magical about seeing the sky light up in red, white & blue. We’ve compiled a list of fantastic fireworks displays and Independence Day events happening in and around Charleston!
Scroll down for a {free} printable we think you’ll love!
Mount Pleasant
Patriots Point 4th of July Celebration. Buy tickets to watch the fireworks from the flight deck of the USS Yorktown. Or, party land side for free with live music, activities for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.
{Date} Tuesday, July 4. The Flight Deck opens at 6pm.
{Location} 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant 29464
{Admission} Free for landslide celebration. Parking is $10/vehicle. Tickets for the Flight Deck are $35 or $100, buy tickets here.
Uncle Sam Jam. Enjoy live music and fireworks at the Mt. Pleasant Pier, located at the foot of the Ravenel bridge.
{Date} Tuesday, July 4. Gates open at 7 pm and music begins at 8 pm.
{Location} Mt. Pleasnat Pier at the foot of the Ravenel bridge.
{Admission} Advance purchase is $8, on-site purchase is $10
Isle of Palms
{Date} Tuesday, July 4. Fireworks begin at dusk
{Location} Front Beach area, Isle of Palms
{Admission} Free!
Sullivans Island
Independence Day Celebration in the Park.
{Date} Tuesday, July 4. Fireworks begin at dusk.
{Location} J Marshall Stith Park, 2050 Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
{Admission} Free!
North Charleston
4th of July Festival featuring musical guests, activities for kids, vendors, food trucks, and a fireworks show!
{Date} Tuesday, July 4, 3:00-9:45 pm
{Location} Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Ave, North Charleston
{Admission} Free!
Summerville
Red, White, & Blue on the Green. Join in the annual Summerville tradition with music, games, children’s activities, and more.
{Date} Tuesday, July 4, 5:30-9:30 pm.
{Location} Gahagan Park, 515 W. Boundary Street, Summerville
{Admission} Free!
Goose Creek
26th Annual Fabulous Fourth in the Creek. Live music, food vendors, kid’s area, and fireworks!
{Date} Tuesday, July 4, 6:30-9:30
{Location} Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek
{Admission} Free!
Kiawah Island
Independence Day Festival and Fireworks in the Park
{Date} Tuesday, July 4, 9:15 – 10:30 pm
{Location} Night Heron Park, Kiawah Island Parkway
{Admission} Free!
Moncks Corner
4th of July Street Dance & Fireworks
{Date} Tuesday, July 1. 4 – 10 pm
{Location} Regional Recreation Complex, 418 East Main Street
{Admission} Free!
Free Subway Art Printable!
To celebrate the 4th of July we’ve created this cute subway art printable just for you! Click on the image below to print. Hang it on your refrigerator or frame it and place it on your mantle to add a little patriotic flair to your home!
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