Here Are The 7 Best Fourth Of July Fireworks In South Carolina
The 4th of July is such a fun and festive holiday celebrating the birth of our country, and we certainly know how to celebrate in South Carolina. In fact, we come in at #3 behind just Missouri and Kansas for the amount of money spent as a state on fireworks! No matter where you are in South Carolina, you probably can hear those celebrations on this holiday once darkness falls. Unfortunately, those celebrations result in injuries all too often. To avoid taking that risk, plan to watch a show near you instead. When searching for “where to watch fireworks near me”, you’re likely to come up with more than one option especially if you live near one of our larger cities. We’ve put together a list of seven of some of the best 4th of July fireworks shows throughout the state, one which you can even watch virtually if you’d rather keep it more low-key!
Along the Coast:
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1. Patriot's Point 4th of July Blast – Mount Pleasant
We begin our list with this show because it was named best fireworks display in South Carolina by Reader's Digest. The event happens on the USS Yorktown and includes live music, food vendors, beer and wine for sale, and fireworks from the Flight Deck. Visit the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum website for complete details including admission fee and event starting time. This show happens rain or shine!![](https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/hereare-4th_marshwalk.jpg?w=720)
2. July 4th Celebration on the MarshWalk – Murrells Inlet
Enjoy live music all day, a boat parade in the evening, and fireworks beginning at 10 p.m. This is the best fireworks show near Myrtle Beach, SC!3. Shelter Cove HarbourFest – Hilton Head Island
4th of July fireworks are an annual tradition at the weekly summer celebration on Hilton Head Island known as HarbourFest.In the Upstate:
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4. Clemson MBA Fireworks on the Fourth at Unity Park – Greenville
Bring a blanket and picnic dinner to enjoy this spectacular fireworks display in Greenville at its beautiful 60-acre Unity Park.Near the Capital City of Columbia:
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5. 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray
Out of all the places to watch fireworks in this list, South Carolina's largest fireworks show happens over beautiful Lake Murray set to synchronized patriotic music. You'll need to go to Dreher Island State Park to see them in person, but they are also televised by livestream at WIS.com. Visit the Lake Murray Country website for additional details.Other Areas:
6. July 4th in the Village at Woodside – Aiken
Enjoy live music by Preston & Weston with guest food trucks Lobster Dog, Uprooted Vegan, and Sunset Slush, plus tasty treats from the Village Café available for purchase.7. 4th of July Celebration – Old Town Rock Hill
Worth of a day trip where the whole family can enjoy free family-friendly activities throughout the day, including rides, inflatables, face painting, food trucks, live music, a beer garden, water play, and more. There's something for everyone to enjoy!It would be difficult to choose just one out of so many great options of where to watch fireworks near me if I had flexibility on location. No matter where you celebrate the 4th of July in South Carolina, please just stay safe and healthy!
And if you need some ideas for where to enjoy the South Carolina tradition of BBQ on the 4th of July, we’ve got plenty of great BBQ restaurants in South Carolina all across the state to choose from.
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