07.04.2024

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Charleston’s summer bucket list

people walking to head to see the 4th of July show. The USS Yorktown is in the background with American flags

Fourth of July celebrations at Patriots Point. | Photo by Jim Vickers

Happy Fourth of July, CHS. America has been celebrating this day for 248 years since the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, 1776.

Round up the kids, friends, or just yourself and head to one of these fireworks celebrations in and around Charleston.

Isle of Palms Fireworks | Thursday, July 4 | 9-9:30 p.m. | Ocean Boulevard | Free | The fireworks show will take place in the Front Beach area (between 10th Avenue and 14 Avenue).

Fourth of July on Sullivan’s Island | Thursday, July 4 | 6 p.m. | J. Marshall Stith Park, 2058 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island | Free | The party in the park and fireworks celebration return on Sullivan’s Island. Pro tip: The town is having a golf cart + bike parade that morning.

Fourth of July Fireworks on Folly Beach | Thursday, July 4 | Show begins at dusk | Folly Beach, west side of the island | Free | See Folly Beach’s huge blast of fireworks. You can view the show from along the beach + Center Street.

North Charleston’s Fourth of July Festival | Thursday, July 4 | 5-10 p.m. | Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston | Free | Spend the afternoon in the park with live music and food trucks. The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m.

Fabulous Fourth in the Creek | Thursday, July 4 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Goose Creek Municipal Center, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek | Free | Enjoy live music, food vendors, and free kids’ activities at the Creek. Carpooling is encouraged.

Summerville Fireworks and Freedom Festival | Thursday, July 4 | 5 p.m. | Gahagan Park, 184 W. Boundary St., Summerville | Free | This family-friendly event will have live music, food, fireworks, and a kid’s zone.

Cane Bay Firework Show | Saturday, July 6 | 3-10 p.m. | Cane Bay YMCA, 1655 Cane Bay Blvd., Summerville | Free | Be dazzled with a display, food vendors and trucks, face painting, bouncy castles, and games.

More celebrations + summer activities

Events

Thursday, July 4

Cookout on The Terrace | Thursday, July 4 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | The Mills House, 115 Meeting St., Charleston | Price of purchase | Enjoy signature punch specials and exclusive menu items.
Fourth of July Weekend | Thursday, July 4-Sunday, July 7 | 12 p.m. | BLU Beach Bar & Grill, 1 Center St., Folly Beach | Price of purchase | Come for the food, stay for the music, and celebrate the spirit of independence with beachfront vibes.

Friday, July 5

Cursive & Penmanship for Kids | Friday, July 5 | 10-11 a.m. | Goose Creek Library, 325 Old Moncks Corner Rd., Goose Creek | Free | This is an opportunity for children ages 5-9 to learn cursive writing and improve penmanship — registration required.
Music on the Green | Friday, July 5-Friday, Aug. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Dr., Kiawah Island | Free | Pack a blanket and bring the family to this outdoor concert series featuring regional bands.

100+ events to explore

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News Notes

Sports

Lowcountry native, tennis star, and Olympian Emma Navarro defeated the former top-ranked player in the world Naomi Osaka to advance to the third round at Wimbledon. Navarro is now set to face Diana Shnaider, on Friday, July 5. (WCSC)

Today Is

Independence Day. It’s a party in the USA, folks will be celebrating our nation’s freedom with cookouts, fireworks, and all things red, white, and blue. If you plan to set off your own fireworks, know the rules.

Drink

You can now get your favorite frosé on Daniel Island. The Co-op will sell 16-oz bottles of its OG strawberry at the New York Butcher Shoppe.

Family

Take the little ones this summer to check out Beau’s Charleston Adventure, a new scavenger hunt by Bulldog Tours. Kids will use an illustrated adventure map to answer questions, guiding them on a visit to 10 Charleston landmarks in the historic district. Once complete, they can win a prize.

Read

Looking for a new summer reading adventure? Get your fix with Charleston authors. Check out this list of Lowcountry writers — the books range from thrillers to fun dramas. Here are five more reads with ties to the 843. (Charleston City Paper)

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Answered

This year I’ll be watching fireworks...

Hey, CHS. Earlier this week, we asked you where you would be watching fireworks tonight. Here’s what you said:

48.8% — “I don’t like fireworks; I will be doing something else.”
47.5% — “At a community event; I’m leaving it to the pros.”
3.8% — “At home; I’m shooting them off on my own.”

If fireworks aren’t your spark, click the link below to ignite your curiosity and explore some of Charleston’s must-see places, as picked by our readers.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Callie

From the editor

Fireworks and celebrations can be fun for people, but scary for pets. The Charleston Animal Society has tips for keeping your animals safe during the festivities today. Following these tips can help put your mind at ease about leaving the pups behind while celebrating.

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