Get hyped for the stars and stripes! Celebrate Independence Day the Mount Pleasant Way!
If you’re looking for the best way to celebrate the 4th of July in the Charleston area, check out these patriotic events in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Watch Fireworks Over the Charleston Harbor at the Patriots Point Fireworks Spectacular
The largest fireworks display in the southeast United States takes place aboard the historic USS Yorktown at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant. The Fireworks Spectacular combines live music, food vendors, family activities, and the most iconic fireworks displays in the Lowcountry. Not only is America’s 250th being celebrated this year, but Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is celebrating their 50th anniversary in Mount Pleasant!
Salute From The Shore
Another unforgettable Independence Day tradition is Salute From The Shore, South Carolina’s patriotic flyover event honoring the armed forces. Every July 4th, military aircraft and civilian planes travel the South Carolina coastline in a coordinated salute that can be viewed from Mount Pleasant and waterfront areas. Residents and visitors often gather along the Charleston Harbor, Shem Creek, Pitt Street Bridge, Patriots Point, and Alhambra Hall to view the flyover. Bring your American Flags and give your best wave to the pilots! *Photo seen above is from the Charleston Airshow, not Salute From The Shore.
How Mount Pleasant Is Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
As America approaches its 250th birthday, Mount Pleasant is embracing the patriotic spirit! Take selfies in front of patriotic banners, check out a massive drone show over the Charleston Harbor, and experience real Revolutionary War history in Mount Pleasant. Take part in the growing excitement surrounding America 250 commemorations across the Charleston region!
From fireworks over the harbor to patriotic coastal traditions, there’s no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Start planning your July 4th in Mount Pleasant today and make the most of the coast!
