35th Annual Carolina Celebration of Liberty
35th Annual Carolina Celebration of LibertyDate: Sunday, June 26, 2022
Time: 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Location: First Baptist Church Columbia, 1306 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Cost: Free but you need a ticket to enter
Details: The Carolina Celebration of Liberty is the longest running event of its kind in our state. With the Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra from First Baptist, the 246th Army Band of The South Carolina National Guard, and a cast of all ages you will thrill at the sights and sounds of America as we celebrate our freedom as Americans and our freedom in Christ. From the founding of this land until now many have paid the price to preserve and protect our liberty.
So, we come together in freedom to honor God and thank Him for this free land that has been a beacon of freedom and liberty around the world.
A key part of each celebration is the honoring of our veterans as well as those presently serving.
Our veterans’ organizations are always very special guests, and they are well represented by their commanders and other officers.
We have had many distinguished special honorees and some of them include Medal of Honor recipients Colonel Charles Murray, Major General James Livingston, and Sergeant John Baker.
It was Governor Carroll Campbell’s official kick off for the welcome home week for Desert Storm. It has also been heralded and backed by Mayor Bob Coble for many years. In 2003 it moved to Williams Brice stadium under the name AMERICA 2003 as it was the official state celebration. Special guests have included virtually every commanding general from Fort Jackson during these 34 years as well as officials from Shaw Air Force Base and our own state guard. Other special guests and supporters have included Congressman Floyd Spence, Congressman Joe Wilson, Governor Henry McMaster, Governor Carroll Campbell, Governor Jim Hodges, Senator Strom Thurmond, Senator Tim Scott, Senator Lindsey Graham, Attorney General Alan Wilson and many other state and local elected officials.
WLTX News anchor JR Berry will be the Master of Ceremonies!
Don’t miss South Carolina’s premiere patriotic event, The 35th annual Carolina Celebration of Liberty!
Crafternoon: 4th of July Craft
Date: Friday, June 30, 2022
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Richland Library St. Andrews, 2916 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210
Cost: Free
Details: In this program, we will be making a festive 4th of July craft! Children and families welcome!
Hooray for the USA
Date: Saturday, July 1, 2022
Time: 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Richland Library Eastover, 608 Main Street, Eastover, SC 29044
Cost: Free
Details: Come and join us to celebrate the 4th of July with a festive craft. Dress for a mess.
Star Spangled Salute – Dick Goodwin & the SC Philharmonic Brass
Date: Friday, July 1, 2022
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Music will begin at 7:30 p.m. at River Birch Shelter
Location: Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212
Cost: $5 parking fee
Details: Join us for an evening of beautiful music with a patriotic concert featuring Dick Goodwin and the SC Philharmonic Brass. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. at the River Birch shelter. Cox Family BBQ will have food for purchase. Beer, wine and drinks will be available for purchase beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a chair or picnic blanket. There will be no fireworks at this event.
Town of Lexington Independence Day Celebration
Date: Friday, July 1, 2022
Time: 7:30 – 10 p.m.
Location: Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 West Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072
Cost: Free
Details: The 246th Army Band will play a concert from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. and there will be a fireworks show to follow. There will be beer + wine + soft drinks & water available for purchase as well as food vendors.
Best viewing areas include the Icehouse Amphitheater, Main St. restaurants, Lexington Square Park, Lexington Veterans Monument and any public parking lot in the Downtown Area. The parking lots along Church Street will be closed all day. Virginia Hylton Park will close at 7 p.m.
34th Annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray
Date: Saturday, July 2, 2022
Time: noon – Lake Murray Boat Parade; Dusk (approximately 9:15) – fireworks show
Location: The Boat Parade will leave from Bomb Island and head towards the dam. Fireworks will launch from Spence and Dreher Islands. They are best viewable by boat or on Dreher Island (gates at Dreher Island close at 8 p.m.) but can be seen over the lake.
Cost: Dreher Island State Park – $3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free
Details: Enjoy the patriotic display as locals & visitors decorate their boats in ways that will leave you amazed! Viewable from the park sites at the Lake Murray Dam after 1 p.m. or by boat! This year’s theme is “Honoring our Heroes.”
Fireworks will launch at dark (9:15 – 9:30 p.m.) from two lake locations: Spence Island & Dreher Island. Fireworks DO NOT launch from the park sites at the dam. The fireworks show is synchronized to music. Turn on your radio to B106.7 to hear the patriotic music while enjoying the view. The fireworks are best viewable by boat but can be viewed on land at Dreher Island State Park.
For those that miss the event, tune into WLTX -TV; they will televise the fireworks show on July 4th.
A Rockin’ Red, White & Blue!
Date: Saturday, July 2, 2022
Time: 5 – 10 p.m.
Location: Doko Meadows Park, 171 Langford Rd Blythewood, SC 29016
Cost: Free
Details: The Town of Blythewood is back with another “Rockin’ Red White & Blue” This is not an event you want to miss! There will be food, live music, vendors, and more!
Blowfish Baseball & Fireworks Show
Date: Sunday, July 3, 2022
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Location: Lexington County Baseball Stadium, 474 Ball Park Road, Lexington, SC 29072
Cost: $6 – $9
Details: Our 2022 Independence Day celebration! Join us as we celebrate America with patriotic music, a special America themed Concert in the Sky Fireworks show, and America’s National Pastime! Game against Macon Bacon.
2022 Harper Street Bike Parade
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Along Harper Street, Newberry, SC 29108
Cost: Free
Details: All are welcome to join this July 4th celebration! Decorate your bike, golf cart, or wagon and show your patriotism. Line up as early as 9 a.m. at the corner of Harper and Hunt Streets. If the line extends to Harrington Street, please refrain from lining up on Harrington, as it is quite busy and poses a danger.
Quarters for Kids will be accepted and donated to the Newberry Fire Department for the benefit of families who have been negatively impacted by fire.
Fireflies Independence Day Celebration / Fireworks
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Segra Park, 1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Cost: $5 – $14
Details: The Fireflies will be taking on the Pelicans on July 4th! We’ll have our Independence Day Celebration which includes post-game fireworks!
4th of July Crabfest & Fireworks
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 6 – 10 p.m.
Location: Swamp Cabbage Brewing, 921 Brookwood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201
Cost: $35 – $45
Details: It’s Crabfest time! Eat in or take out. Fireworks begin around 10 p.m.
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