Independence Day with the Charleston RiverDogs
Indulge in America’s favorite pastime this July 4 at Charleston RiverDogs Stadium, where a fireworks display will follow Thursday’s home game against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. The celebrations will continue through July 6, when active-duty and retired military personnel and veterans will be honored Friday and Saturday night, respectively.
July 4-6. Games start at 6 p.m. Tickets are $29-$79. Joseph P. Riley Park. 360 Fishburne St. Downtown.
4th of July Party at Riverfront Park
The North Charleston Independence Day event features the largest Fourth of July fireworks display in the Lowcountry. There will be music from North Charleston Pops! and DJ Natty Heavy and some of Charleston’s favorite food trucks. The show is free and free parking is available. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, water and snacks.
July 4. Doors open at 5 p.m. Free admission. Riverfront Park at 1061 Everglades Ave. North Charleston.
Sullivan’s Island 4th of July Celebration
Kick off your Fourth of July festivities with a morning golf cart parade on Sullivan’s Island, starting at Sunrise Presbyterian Church and ending at Sullivan’s Island Elementary School. In the afternoon, a Fourth of July party will be held at J. Marshall Stith Park. Music will be provided by the Shem Creek Boogie Band and fireworks will begin after dark.
July 4th. Party starts at 6pm. Free admission. J. Marshall Stith Park. 2058 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island.
Sunset Cruise and Fireworks
Enjoy the sunset and fireworks from the Carolina Girl yacht, which will sail from St. John’s Marina to historic Charleston Harbor on the evening of July 4. Enjoy a few drinks at the onboard bar. No food is provided, but guests are encouraged to bring a snack from home.
July 4. 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $160 at eventbrite.com. 2408 Maybank Highway. Johns Island.
Patriots Point 4th of July Explosion
What better place to celebrate Independence Day than the Yorktown Flight Deck at Patriots Point. The event includes live music, food trucks, and a prime spot to watch the fireworks over Charleston Harbor.
July 4. Bag checkpoints open at 5 p.m. Tickets $95 at eventbrite.comPatriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. 40 Patriots Point Road. Mount Pleasant.
July 4th at The Watch
If you’re looking for a chic place to dine and watch the Fourth of July fireworks, consider the Restoration Hotel on the rooftop of The Watch in downtown Charleston. Tickets include all-you-can-eat Southern barbecue with a perfect view of Charleston’s annual fireworks display.
July 4. 7 p.m. $75/adults; $30/children ages 4-12. The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits. 75 Wentworth St. Downtown.
July 4th at Pier 101
Enjoy the night breeze and laid-back atmosphere on the Folly Beach Pier at the oceanfront restaurant Pier 101. Overlooking the water, you can catch the best of Folly Beach’s fireworks from the restaurant’s patio.
4th July. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Night Heron Park. 101 E. Arctic Ave. Folly Beach.
Battery
If you’re looking for a quieter spot, White Point Garden at The Battery is a favorite among downtown Charleston residents. With a beautiful view of the Ashley River toward James Island, you can enjoy the various fireworks displays all around the peninsula.
July 4th. Fireworks begin at dusk. White Point Garden. 2 Murray Blvd. Downtown.
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