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July 4th - Independence Day Events in South Carolina

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South Carolina - July 4th Highlights

  • Lexington County Peach Festival - Gilbert, South Carolina
    July 4, 2008

    For a peachy keen Fourth of July, head to this annual festival held on the Fourth of July. Throughout the day, enjoy entertainment, arts and crafts and plenty of yummy peach creations such as peach ice cream, peach tea, peach sundaes, peach cobbler, peach slush, fresh sliced peaches and more. In the evening, there is a street dance and fireworks display.


  • Red, White And Blue Festival - Greenville, South Carolina
    July 4, 2008

    A spectacular fireworks display, children's activities, entertainment, food and more take place in downtown Greenville during this traditional July 4th celebration.


  • HarbourFest at Shelter Cove - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
    July 4, 2008

    In addition to regular summer Tuesday evening entertainment and fireworks at Shelter Cove, a special Independence Day HarbourFest celebration will take place on Wednesday, July 4th.


  • Patriots Point 4th Of July Blast - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
    July 4, 2008

    Hosting one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in South Carolina, this event features a food court, beer garden, fun children's area called The KidZone, musical entertainment and spectacular Charleston Harbor fireworks launched from the flight deck of the USS Yorktown. Hours: 5 - 11:30 p.m.; fireworks at about 9:30 p.m.


  • Inlet Freedom, Inlet Spirit - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
    July 4, 2008

    Located ten miles south of Myrtle Beach, the historic fishing village of Murrells Inlet celebrates the Fourth of July with a patriotic boat parade, beginning at 10 a.m. A nighttime fireworks display over the Inlet waters, beginning at 10 p.m., attracts thousands of people along the shores of the Inlet.


  • Myrtle Beach Fourth of July Events - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
    July 4, 2008

    Popular celebrations include:

  • Red, White, and Blue on the Green and Fireworks - Summerville, South Carolina
    July 4, 2008

    This popular old-fashioned celebration, held on Summerville's Town Square from 4 - 7 p.m., includes a delightful non-motorized parade (bikes, wagons, baby carriages, roller blades, etc.) plus lots of family friendly fun and food. Later in the evening a fireworks show will take place at Gahagan Sports Complex, with music and concessions beginning at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.
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