Across the Upstate, communities are gearing up to celebrate Independence Day. With celebrations starting as early as the weekend before, there are a variety of free public fireworks displays in the area.
Here are some of the local July Fourth-related festivities.
June 25
14th Annual Freedom Blast
- 6-10 p.m.
- Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St.
- Features fireworks, live entertainment, food vendors offering festival fare, army vehicles and a variety of activities for children.
- freedomblast.org
July 2
Watermelon Crawl Festival
- Noon-8 p.m.
- Duncan Event Center, 121 S. Spencer St.
- Features food trucks, vendors, live music, a watermelon-eating contest and fireworks after dark.
- palmettoshowcase.com/event/watermelon-crawl-festival
Fountain Inn Firework Spectacular
- 6-9 p.m.
- Commerce Park, 200 Depot St., Fountain Inn.
- Features fireworks, food trucks, live music from Cravin’ Melon and a kid’s area, which will include laser tag, inflatable games and a foam party.
- fountaininn.org/201/Main-Street-Events
July 3
Historic Easley 4th of July Festival
- 3-10 p.m.
- Downtown Easley at Old Market Square.
- Features live music.
- cityofeasley.com/residents/special_events/4th_of_july_festival.php
Celebrate Simpsonville
- 6-10 p.m., gates open at 5:30 p.m.
- CCNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park, 861 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville
- Features live music from A Taste of Honey and the Village People and a fireworks show.
- facebook.com/events/1674004806280356
July 4
Historic Easley 4th of July Festival
- 3-10 p.m.
- Downtown Easley at Old Market Square.
- Features live music and fireworks starting at 9:45 p.m.
- cityofeasley.com/residents/special_events/4th_of_july_festival.php
Fireworks on the Fourth
- 6-10 p.m.
- Unity Park, 320 S. Hudson St., Greenville.
- Features a live fireworks display starting at 9:45 p.m.
- greenvillesc.gov/2006/Fireworks-on-the-Fourth
Red, White & Boom
- 6-10 p.m.
- Barnet Park, 248 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
- Features a fireworks display starting at 9:30 p.m.
- cityofspartanburg.org/red-white-and-boom
