Have you been on the hunt for holiday celebrations and firework shows in Columbia, SC to enjoy with your family this 4th of July? It’s time to bring out the red, white and blue because there are celebrations happening all weekend long offering things such as parades, concerts, fireworks, baseball games, and more!
We’ve gathered a list of these Independence Day events all around Columbia, SC, and know you will find the perfect celebration for you and your family below!
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Concert and Fireworks Show at Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington, SC
July 1, 2022 – 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: 107 W Main Street Lexington, SC 29072
Cost: Free
Details: At this event, you can hear the 246th Army Band play followed by a firework show! There will be food vendors and adult and kid-friendly beverages available for purchase. You can view the firework show at the Icehouse Amphitheater or from farther away at Lexington Square Park, Lexington Veterans Monument, or from the restaurants on Main Street.
Star-Spangled Salute at Saluda Shoals Park
July 1, 2022– 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: River Birch Shelter at Saluda Shoals Park
Cost: $5 parking fee
Details: While there won’t be a firework display at this event, your family can enjoy a concert by Dick Goodwin and the SC Philharmonic Brass, food by Cox Family BBQ, and both adult and kid-friendly beverages for purchase. It is recommended that you bring chairs or a picnic blanket to sit on. The music will begin at 7:30 pm. A perfect event for the whole family!
Boat Parade on Lake Murray
July 2, 2022– Begins at 12:00 pm, but not visible from the dam/land until around 1 pm
Location: Lake Murray Dam
Cost: Free
Details: The 34th annual 4th of July boat celebration kicks off at noon with the parade leaving from Bomb Island. The boats will be visible from the Lake Murray Dam area around 1 pm. The boat parade is open to the public and is a free event! However, keep in mind that you might have to pay to park your car in the lots around the dam.
Interested in joining in on the parade? To enter your own boat, you must register by calling the Lake Murray County Visitor Center at 803.781.5940. It is free to participate and registration is open through June 28th. Cash prizes for 1st-4th place winners!
Fireworks Show and More at Fort Jackson
July 2, 2022- Concerts begin at 6 pm (gates open at 2 pm)
Location: Fort Jackson- use gate 4, all people over 16 must have a government-issued ID to enter
Cost: Free and open to the public
Details: Fort Jackson will once again welcome the public to celebrate Independence Day! Live music by Brooks Herring and Breland before the fireworks, kids zone with food and beverage available for purchase.
Fort Jackson Fireworks
Fireworks with the Phil
July 2, 2022- Gates open at 6 pm, Concert begins at 8 pm, Fireworks at 9:15 am
Location: Segra Park
Cost: Purchase tickets online, $8-10
Details: Family-friendly event with patriotic music with the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra to end with a fireworks display.
Fireworks with the Phil
Fireworks at Lake Murray
July 2, 2022– 9:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Dreher Island State Park or Spence Island
Cost: Free with entry into the state park
Details: This is the largest fireworks show on Lake Murray and can be best viewed from either Dreher Island State Park or Spence Island! Normal fees for parking/entry at the viewing places will apply. If the firework show needs to be canceled due to weather, it will be rescheduled for July 3rd at 9:15 pm.
Lexington Blowfish Baseball Game and Firework Show
July 3, 2022– 7:05 pm
Location: 474 Ball Park Rd., Lexington, SC 29072
Cost: $6 – $9/ticket depending on seat
Details: The Blowfish are a summer collegiate baseball team made up of players from colleges such as Clemson, Winthrop, and College of Charleston, just to name a few. On July 3rd they will play the Macon Bacon team from Georgia in what is sure to be a night full of family fun and celebration! A firework display will be held at the end of the game.
July 4, 2022 – Independence Day Celebrations in Columbia, SC
Born in the USA 4 Mile Run
July 4, 2022– 4 mile race and 4 mile relay begin at 7:04 am, youth run begins at 7:54 am
Location: 4801 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
Cost: Between $25 – $60 – Varies based upon when registration is completed
Details: Kick off your Independence Day morning with a fun run! With three different options: 4-mile race, 4-mile 2-person relay, or the Firecracker Youth Run, you can make it a family affair! There will be an award for the best 4th of July costume about 15 minutes before the races begin and refreshments throughout the course and at the finish line. Each participant for the Firecracker Youth Run will receive a medal and there will also be awards for the top finishers of the 4-mile run and relay races.
You can register for this event anytime between now and race day with different costs based on how soon you sign-up! Visit Born in the USA run online to register and for more information on things such as course details and packet-pickup information.
Columbia Fireflies Baseball Game & Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 2022– 6:05 pm – 10 pm
Location: Segra Park
Cost: tickets starting at $5
Details: Take your family out to the ball game and enjoy a firework show to celebrate the 4th of July! The Fireflies are Columbia’s very own minor league baseball team and they will take on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Independence Day than cracker jacks, hot dogs, baseball, and fireworks!
Lexington County Peach Festival and Firework Display
July 4, 2022– 9:30 am – 10 pm
Location: Gilbert Community Park, 110 Rikard Circle, Gilbert, SC 29054
Cost: Free
Details: This year marks the 62nd annual Lexington Peach Festival and will provide fun events and festivities all day long! The festival will kick off at 9:30 am with a parade and end the day with a firework display around 10 pm. Throughout the day you can enjoy live music and entertainment, an antique car show, tractor show, children’s rides, an art exhibit, and more!
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