This is one of my favorite times of year! Lovely weather (HOT!), great places to visit with your family and the opportunity to celebrate Independence Day. I am originally from Hope Mills, NC so I usually go home for the July 4th celebration with my family. We get together, have great food, great conversation and great fun watching the fireworks at the end of the day.
This year I am looking forward to going to some of the festivities here in the Capital City. I am very excited about attending the Lexington Peach Festival for the first time since moving to Columbia 10 years ago. I can't be in more than one place at a time, but I do plan to make a schedule so that I can attend as many events with my family as possible.
SALUTE FROM THE SHORE 2018
July 4, 2018, 1:45 pm | Spence Island on Lake Murray
For the last nine years on the 4th of July, hundreds of thousands of people have gathered on the beaches of South Carolina in patriotic attire to wave the red, white and blue and to demonstrate their gratitude to America’s finest for their bravery and commitment to protecting our freedom.
This year, Salute from the Shore is proud to announce that the annual tribute will be highlighted with a flyover of F-16s from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base. And for the first time ever, we are excited to announce that in addition to flying the entire South Carolina coast, the F-16s will also perform a Salute from the shores of Lake Murray! If South Carolinians are unable to make it to the beaches, they will still have an opportunity to participate in the Salute in the Midlands area.
The jets will fly over Spences Island on Lake Murray about 1:45 on July 4th. Participants at Lake Murray are strongly urged to organize patriotic displays in groups, big and small, and to share their tributes online for our armed forces around the world to see.
Salute from the Shore urges visitors to “Salute” by wearing and waving red, white and blue during the flyover.
http://salutefromtheshore.org/
LEXINGTON PEACH FESTIVAL
July 4, 2015, starting at 9:30 am to 10:00 pm | Gilbert Community Park, Rikard Circle | Free
The Lexington County Peach Festival is held every year on July 4th (or July 3rd if the 4th is on a Sunday) in Gilbert, SC at the Gilbert Community Park. This year's festival will be held on Wednesday, July 4th, 2018. Festivities kick off every year with the parade at 9:30 am and stretch into the night until 10:00 pm when we bring the day to a close with a dazzling display of fireworks. We hope you plan to spend July 4th with us as you enjoy live entertainment, the peachy and patriotic parade, over 100 Art & Craft Exhibits, antique car show, a Revolutionary War Re-enactment, tractor show, children’s rides, and many food items specializing in “Peachy” delights! A student Peachy Art Contest held in May and the Peach Pageants scheduled for June are also held in conjunction with the Peach Festival.
lexingtoncountypeachfestival.com/
RED, WHITE AND BLUE BLAST
July 4, 2015, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | EdVenture Children's Museum, 211 Gervais Street | 803-400-1166 | General Admission
Attendants can create red, white and blue snacks, make patriotic sun catchers and LED paper lanterns, learn about America’s birthday during story time and leave your mark on the museum's stars and stripes fingerprint flag.
STAR SPANGLED SYMPHONIC SALUTE
July 3, 2015, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212 | 803-772-1228 | $5 per car
Celebrate Independence Day at Saluda Shoals Park with a Star Spangled Symphonic Salute concert featuring the Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra! The Symphony will perform a range of music from Broadway songs to patriotic music to sing-alongs!
A food truck and Kona Ice will offer food for purchase. Ed's Bartending will have beer and wine available for purchase. No coolers or alcoholic beverages. Pets are discouraged from the event area. Games, food, and activities will be available beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra performance will begin at 8:00 p.m. Remember to bring a picnic blanket or chair.
https://www.icrc.net/event/star-spangled-symphonic-salute
Share your plans with us. Share pictures, comments about what you did. We would love to see how much fun you have.
Love, Peace & Macaroni!
~ Jeanette
