Find festive area events to ring in Independence Day
Independence Day Fireworks - JULY 3
Head to The Joe to watch as the RiverDogs face off against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Stay through the ninth inning to watch the largest fireworks show of the season set to a medley of all-American music. Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St. Thursday, 6:35pm. $110-$8. (843)577-3647, milb.com
Fabulous Fourth in the Creek - JULY 4
Hosted by the City of Goose Creek, this event includes live music, a variety of food vendors, free activities for kids, and a fireworks display. Goose Creek Municipal Court, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek. Friday, 6:30-9:30pm. Free. (843)569-4242, cityofgoosecreek.com
Fireworks & Freedom Festival - JULY 4
The Summerville Parks & Recreation Department presents an evening of fireworks for the whole family. Gahagan Park, 515 W. Boundary St., Summerville. Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Free. (843)871-6000, summervilleparks.com
Fourth of July at The Watch - JULY 4
Head up to rooftop of The Restoration hotel for this party at The Watch that includes all-you-can-eat barbecue and a great view of Charleston’s annual fireworks display. The Restoration Hotel, 75 Wentworth St. Friday, 7-11pm. $85-$30. (877)221-7202, therestorationhotel.com
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS ON FOLLY BEACH - JULY 4
Hit the “Edge of America” with family and friends to soak in fireworks set off on the west end of the island. Bring blankets or chairs to secure a spot in the sand, then stick around for the grand finale. Folly Beach County Park, 1100 W. Ashley Ave., Folly Beach. Friday, 9:30pm. Free. (843)762-9960, visitfolly.com
Red, White, & Blue Festival - JULY 4
The Sanctuary presents an evening of live music, outdoor activities, an obstacle course, and a buffet-style menu with all-you-can-eat cookout classics. Fireworks go off at 10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1 Sanctuary Beach Dr., Kiawah Island. Friday, 5-11pm. $129-$79. (800)654-2924, kiawahresort.com
Sunset & Fireworks Cruise - JULY 4
Celebrate the holiday cruising the harbor aboard The Palmetto or The Carolina Blue for a 2.5-hour excursion. Spy the pyrotechnic show, and perhaps a dolphin or two, while enjoying refreshments, which can be purchased onboard or BYOB. Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. Friday, 7:30pm. $80. (843)849-8687, sandlappertours.com
PATRIOTS POINT FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS BLAST - JULY 4
Stop by Patriots Point to get a ringside seat to the city’s fireworks display over Charleston Harbor. Live music, cocktails, and light bites will be offered on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown. Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant. Friday, 7-10pm. $27-$16. (843)884-2727, patriotspoint.org
