FABULOUS FOURTH IN THE CREEK
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Hosted by the City of Goose Creek, this event includes live music, a variety of food vendors, free activities for kids, and a fireworks display. Goose Creek Municipal Court, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek. Saturday, 6:30-9:30pm. Free. (843)569-4242 www.cityofgoosecreek.com
FIREWORKS & FREEDOM FESTIVAL
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The Summerville Parks & Recreation Department presents an evening of fireworks for the whole family. Gahagan Park, 515 W. Boundary St., Summerville. Saturday, 5:30-9:30pm. Free. (843)871-6000, www.summervilleparks.com
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS ON FOLLY BEACH
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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. Saturday, 9:30pm. Free. (843)762-9960, www.visitfolly.com
NORTH CHARLESTON 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL
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In addition to a spectacular show of light and sparks, guests can enjoy live music from local acts, including Gino Castillo & The Cuban Cowboys and two-time Grammy-winner Quiana Parler. Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston. Saturday, 5-9:30pm. Free. (843)308-4746, www.northcharleston.org
PATRIOTS POINT FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS BLAST
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Head to Patriots Point to get a ringside seat to the city’s 50th-annual fireworks display over Charleston Harbor. Live music, cocktails, and light bites will be offered on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown. Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant. Saturday, 6-10pm. $27-$16. (843)884-2727, www.patriotspoint.org
RED, WHITE, & BLUE FESTIVAL
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The Sanctuary presents an evening of live music, outdoor activities, and a buffet-style menu with all-you-can-eat cookout classics for Kiawah Island residents. Fireworks go off at 10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1 Sanctuary Beach Dr., Kiawah Island. Saturday, 5-11pm. $129-$79. (800)654-2924, www.kiawahresort.com
SALUTE FROM THE SHORE
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This organized military flyover stretches the length of the state. At 1 p.m., F-16s from Shaw Air Force Base will head down the coastline, beginning at Cherry Grove in North Myrtle Beach and ending in the Bluffton area. Following the active military aircraft is a brigade of Warbirds, vintage planes owned by civilians, including T-34s, T-6s, and T-28s. Locations & times vary. Free. www.salutefromtheshore.org
WATERFRONT PARK INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
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Discover family-friendly patriotic activities along the waterfront, then wait until nightfall for a peninsula-wide fireworks display. Joseph Riley Waterfront Park. Saturday, 4pm. www.sc250charleston.org
