Have you been to the 4th of July Blast at Patriots Point? | Photo by @modernloyalist
From community parades to fireworks finales, there’s no shortage of events to celebrate the Fourth of July in Charleston. So grab your lawn chairs + review this list for where to find the festivities on Friday, July 4.
Fourth of July Festival at Riverfront Park | 5 p.m. | Riverfront Park, North Charleston | Price of purchase | Spend the afternoon on the banks of the Cooper River + enjoy one of the largest fireworks displays in the 843.
4th of July Fireworks Blast | 7-10 p.m. | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant | $95 | Head atop a piece of American history to enjoy live music, local food + beverage vendors, family-friendly activities, and a 20+ minute fireworks show over the Charleston Harbor.
4th of July Fireworks | 9 p.m. | Folly Beach | Free | Have a blast on the Edge of America — the fireworks will be set off on the west side of the island, a few blocks from the pier.
Sensory-Friendly Hour | First Wednesday of each month | 8 a.m. | Magnolia Plantation | Free | Head to the gardens an hour early for a calm and accessible experience.
In Pursuit of Liberty & Leisure | Wednesday, July 2-Sunday, July 6 | Times vary | Market Street Circle | Price of purchase | Enjoy patriotic cocktails, bites, live music, and backyard games.
Thursday, July 3
Sweetgrass Basket Making Class | 10 a.m. | Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms | $110 | Learn from a local the history behind the sweetgrass baskets and how to make your very own.
Jewelry Making Class with Senaa Soul | 6 p.m. | Little Palm | $85 | Create your own piece of jewelry with Senaa Soul using charms inspired by Charleston.
This summer, OK Donna will open on King Street, a new concept from local restaurateur Joey Goetz + chefs Mason Morton and James Ostop. Goetz says the menu draws inspiration from Italian dishes, but aims to be creative without being confined by one style or tradition. (Eater)
Development
Folks on Daniel Island will have a new option for care soon. East Cooper Medical Center broke ground on its new Novant Health Clements Ferry Emergency Department. The new 10,000-square-foot facility will provide 24/7 emergency care to the area and is expected to be operational by next summer. (WCBD)
Civic
Leaders in Mount Pleasant have delayed deciding on the 2025 Mount Pleasant Towne Centre plan until the next committee meeting at the end of the month. The proposed plan would bring housing, office space, green space, and entertainment to the popular shopping center. (WCBD)
Holiday
Do you set off fireworks at home? Get prepared for the Fourth of July and review these local rules to help your holiday go off with a bang. (WCIV)
Real Estate
Surround yourself with Lowcountry vibes and make this 5,711-sqft house your home. Located on Daniel Island, this house sits on a corner lot where the Ralston Creek and the Wando River meet + comes with a pending full golf membership (which currently has a 9+ year-long waitlist).
Watch
Cheer for Charleston’s black and gold as they take on their rivals on national television. Today, the Battery will be away to take on Birmingham Legion FC at 8 p.m. + will host North Carolina FC this Sunday at 5 p.m. Catch both matches on CBS Sports Network.
Trending
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were recently interviewed on Good Morning America. The couple talked about relocating to Charleston and creating a show documenting their process of turning a house into a hotel. (The Post and Courier)
Eat
It’s o-fish-ally summer. Enjoy fresh seafood dishes with a side of sunshine at Charleston Crab House. Choose from James Island on Wappoo Creek or Mount Pleasant on Shem Creek, where sunsets are always better by the water. Reserve a table.*
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Downtown’s newest stay is checking in
Limelight Charleston will be nestled in the Holy City’s historic district, near the College of Charleston. | Rendering by Bittoni Architects
We found a new spot for your next staycation. Are you busy in 2028? That’s when Aspen One will expand its Limelight Hotels brand to the East Coast with a Holy City location.
Let’s get an early start to introducing you to Limelight Charleston, which will be located at 306 King St. and 86 Society St. and feature both a 50-room hotel and residential project.
The space will include a communal gathering space, dubbed the “living room,” featuring programming for locals and guests alike. The project will bring a restaurant, bar, rooftop pool + dining, meeting spaces, 16 private residences, and a parking garage to the historic district.
Fun fact: The expansion to Charleston will mark the brand’s seventh location, joining Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, Ketchum, Boulder, and Mammoth in the Limelight portfolio.
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