Find festive events to have a blast this Independence Day
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS ON FOLLY BEACH - JULY 4
Hit the “Edge of America” with family and friends to soak in fireworks set off on the west end of the island. Bring blankets or chairs to secure a spot in the sand, then stick around for the grand finale. Folly Beach County Park, 1100 W. Ashley Ave., Folly Beach. Thursday, 9pm. Free. (843)762-9960, visitfolly.com
FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL - JULY 4
North Charleston’s Riverfront Park hosts one of the area’s largest fireworks shows, complete with live music, craft vendors, and kids’ activities. Grab snacks from a variety of on-site food trucks and listen to a set from DJ Natty Heavy. Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston. Thursday, 5-10pm. Free. (843)308-4746, northcharleston.org
ISLE OF PALMS JULY FOURTH FIREWORKS SHOW - JULY 4
Take to the sand on Isle of Palms to watch fireworks light up the sky over Front Beach after nightfall. Front Beach, 1300 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms. Thursday, fireworks start at dark. Free. (843)886- 8294, iop.net
PATRIOTS POINT FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS BLAST - JULY 4
Get a ringside seat to the city’s fireworks display over Charleston Harbor at Patriots Point, where live music, cocktails, and light bites are offered on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown. Those landside can enjoy a free celebration with live music and fare from more than a dozen food trucks.
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant. Thursday, 6-10pm. $27-$16. (843)884-2727, patriotspoint.org
RED, WHITE, & BLUE CELEBRATION - JULY 4
The Sanctuary presents an evening of live music, open-air activities, an obstacle course, and buffet-style menu with all-you-can-eat cookout classics like burgers and hot dogs. Terrace Lawn of The Sanctuary, 1 Sanctuary Beach Dr., Kiawah Island. Thursday, 5-9pm. $119-$59. (800)654-2924, kiawahresort.com
RIVERDOGS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - JULY 4
Watch as the RiverDogs play a Fourth of July home game against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Head to The Joe to cheer on the home team, then stay through the ninth inning for the largest fireworks show of the season set to a medley of all-American music. Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St. Thursday, 6:35pm. $110-$8. (843)577-3647, milb.com
