Events

Celebrate Carolina Day in Charleston

Check out these family-friendly Carolina Day events that focus on SC’s role in a defining event of the American Revolutionary War.

June 26, 2025 • 
Callie Putnam
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The Palmetto Society of Charleston hosts an annual Carolina Day parade that begins at Washington Square Park and ends at White Point Gardens.

Photo courtesy of Palmetto Society

Carolina Day is around the corner, and to celebrate SC’s role in the Revolutionary War, several family-friendly events are happening around the Holy City. Keep reading for a brief history on why we celebrate and how you can get involved.

Carolina Day

Since 1777, folks in the Palmetto State have commemorated + celebrated the victory at the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, which took place on June 28, 1776. Some call the battle the first significant American military victory in our nation’s fight for independence from Great Britain.

Events

  • Palmetto Society of Charleston’s annual parade
    The annual event begins with a 10 a.m. church service at St. Michael’s Church. At 11:30 a.m., the parade kicks off at Washington Square Park and ends at White Point Gardens, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony. Pro tip: It’s free to attend.
  • Carolina Day 2025 at Fort Moultrie: A Living History Experience
    Bring the family for a free day of hands-on history, reenactments, kids’ activities, food trucks, art, and cultural demos — don’t miss the flag raising ceremony, the battle reenactment, or chat with guest author Norm Rickeman. Pro tip: Free public parking is available near Fort Moultrie.
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