4th of July Fireworks in the Lowcountry:
How to Have a Blast, Stay Safe & Not Get Arrested
According to media partner News 2, several locations have announced they’ll be providing fireworks entertainment this 4th of July, and towns and counties around the area will be back to enforcing their usual holiday fireworks laws. Scroll on to find your comprehensive guide to where to watch professional fireworks and where/when it’s legal to set off your own.
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Independence Day Celebrations Around the Lowcountry
Downtown Charleston
City of Charleston Independence Day Weekend Celebration: The City of Charleston and the Charleston Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual Fourth of July Concert at The Joe, beginning at 8 PM. A fireworks display will follow the concert and concessions will be available for purchase. Doors to the park open at 6 PM. Admission is free, however, tickets must be reserved (here).
Edisto Island
Salute from the Shores: A C-17 and group of F-16s will sweep the Edisto Beach shoreline on July 4 at approximately 1:20 PM and 1:35 PM.
Folly Beach
Salute from the Shores: A C-17 and group of F-16s will sweep the Folly Beach shoreline on July 4 at approximately 1:20 PM and 1:35 PM.
Firework Show: Canceled due to expected high tide. Count on 2 reporting that there simply wouldn’t be enough room for the fireworks company to park their trailer (from which they shoot the fireworks) on the beach.
Goose Creek
Fabulous Fourth in the Creek: The City of Goose Creek will host its annual Fourth of July celebration from 6:30 PM. to 9:30 PM. on Tuesday. The event will feature live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, and a firework show. Admission and parking are free.
Isle Of Palms
Salute from the Shores: A C-17 and group of F-16s will sweep the Isle of Palms beaches on July 4 at approximately 1:15 PM. and 1:29 PM.
City of Isle of Palms Fireworks Show: The City will host a public Independence Day Fireworks Show on July 4 from 9:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Organizers say beachgoers will be required to leave the beach between 21st Avenue and 3rd Sea Cabins by 6:30 PM so that officials can set up for the show. The event is free and will take place at the Isle of Palms Front Beach area.
Mount Pleasant
Patriots Point 4th of July Fireworks Blast: Watch fireworks light up Charleston Harbor this year from Patriots Point. While viewing is free, parking is $20 per vehicle for the entire day. The fireworks show will begin at full sunset, typically around 9:20 PM. The museum is selling tickets to fireworks viewing from the USS Yorktown’s flight deck. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased on Eventbrite.
North Charleston
July 4th Festival at Riverfront Park
The City of North Charleston will host a festival at Riverfront Park on July 4 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. with a firework show at 9:00 PM. Both the festival and parking are free. Patrons can park at the former Navy Base via McMillan or Virginia Avenues. Organizers ask people to bring chairs and blankets. Food and beverage vendors will be on site.
At-Home Fireworks – Where You Can & Can’t:
You may be surprised to know that setting off fireworks is not legal in every city.
- The City of North Charleston is probably your best bet for shooting off fireworks. They are legal year-round from 9 AM until 11:30 PM, and on the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve, you can set them off until 1 AM.
- In neighboring Hanahan, setting off firecrackers is only legal five days of the year: July 4, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day from 10 AM until 10:59 PM.
- You can set off fireworks the day before and the day after a holiday from 9 AM until 10 PM in Mount Pleasant, and between 9 AM and 11 PM on James Island.
- People living in Summerville can shoot fireworks any day between 10 AM and 10 PM, and on New Year’s Eve between 10 AM and 1 AM.
- Purchasing and setting off fireworks in the City of Charleston and on most of the islands is prohibited. This includes Folly Beach, the Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, West Ashley and the peninsula. You can use sparklers.
- Fireworks are allowed between 10 AM and 1 AM for the 4th of July in unincorporated Dorchester County. There are no laws set in unincorporated Charleston County.
If you are unsure, it’s always a safe idea to check with your local government or your Homeowners Association before setting off any fireworks.
