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 and your festive outfits + review this list for where to find the festivities.
In Pursuit of Liberty & Leisure | Wednesday, July 2-Sunday, July 6 | Market Street Circle | Price of purchase | Enjoy a star-spangled programming lineup, including patriotic cocktails, bites, live music, and backyard games.
July 4th Celebration at Seabrook Island | Thursday, July 3-Friday, July 4 | Locations vary | Free | The festive fun on Seabrook stretches two days and features a 5K, fireworks show, parade, and party.
Fireworks & Freedom Festival | Friday, July 4 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Gahagan Park, Summerville | Free | Head to the Flowertown for a festive community festival and fireworks show.
Red, White & Palm | Friday, July 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Little Palm | Price of purchase | Enjoy tropical bites + cocktails before you watch fireworks light up the Charleston sky.
Fabulous Fourth in the Creek | Friday, July 4 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Goose Creek Municipal Center, Goose Creek | Free | Prepare for an evening of family fun + fireworks.
4th of July Fireworks Blast | Friday, July 4 | 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.
Isle of Palms Fourth of July Fireworks Show | 9 p.m. | Isle of Palms Front Beach area | Free | Head to the shoreline for a star-spangled Independence Day show that will light up the Lowcountry sky.
Canceled due to weather 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.
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 Celebration Harbor Bar Pedal Tours | Times vary | Ripley Light Marina | $55 | Take your party to the water and hop aboard the Harbor Bar for views, beats, and dancing.
Rooftop Revelry | Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms | $63 | Grab a rooftop seat and watch the fireworks show hosted by the City of Isle of Palms.
Fourth of July Celebration | Times vary | Élevé at Grand Bohemian Charleston | $75 | Celebrate on the Élevé rooftop with views of Charleston’s fireworks, festive cocktails, and an all-you-can-eat cookout buffet.
Sullivan’s Island Fourth of July golf cart and bike parade + firework show | 8:30 a.m. | Locations vary | Free | Start the day with a golf cart and bike parade, then head to the park for an Independence Day party and fireworks.
July 4th Fireworks Cruise on The Charleston Princess | 8 p.m. | Charleston Maritime Center | $80+ | Be front and center for the Annual Fireworks display at Patriots Point + enjoy light snacks and drinks for purchase on board.
Red, White & Blue Festival | 5 p.m. | Terrace Lawn at The Sanctuary, Kiawah Island | $129 | Enjoy cookout classics, live music, an obstacle course, and fireworks.
