Fireworks, Celebrations for the Fourth

By Morning News Staff Reports

Published: June 28, 2008

IN THE PEE DEE

Spirit of Florence: July 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Timrod Park; Florence’s premiere Independence Day festival featuring entertainment and activities for the whole family. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food and refreshments from vendors. The celebration continues at American Legion Field with a musical performance by Midlife Crisis at 5 p.m. and a Florence Red Wolves baseball game at 7 p.m. (admission to the game is $5). A fireworks show will follow.
Info: (843) 665-2787

Spirit of Central presents the Fantastic Plaids: July 2 at 6:30 p.m. Central United Methodist Church, Florence. Come early to enjoy a roast beef dinner and apple pie dessert beginning at 5:30 p.m.. Meal is $4 for adults and $2 for children 11 and younger.
Info: (843) 229-0379

July 4 Block Party: From 6 to 9 p.m. at Freedom Baptist Church, 1416 Lamar Highway. Music by Forgiven. Puppet Love will perform. Games, water slide, food, fun and fireworks. Bring lawn chairs.

Annual July 4th Dance: From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Butler Gym, Hartsville. Cost is $10. Part of Heritage Week 2008.
Info: Call Pecolia J. Grove at (843) 857-9074 or Dorothy Quist at (843) 332-5809.

Cheraw Independence Day Celebration: July 4 from 7 to 11 p.m. on Market and Second streets in downtown Cheraw. Features music, food, games and fireworks. Free. Info: (843) 537-8420.

Family Fireworks Festival: July 4 from 6 to 9:15 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, located at 949 N.Marquis Highway, in Hartsville. Parking is $1. Admission is free. Features food, crafts, music, fireworks and Lesa Hudson in concert. Info: (843) 332-6401.

Olanta Independence Day Celebration: July 4 at 4 p.m. on Main Street in Olanta. Feattures a raffle, free watermelon and a fireworks show. Info: (843) 598-8160.

Kingstree Patriotic Singing: July 6 at 6 p.m. at Kingstree First Baptist Church in Kingstree. Info: (843) 355-6431.

Lake Oakdale Fireworks Spectacular: July 3 at sunset; Free parking at Oakdale Country Club, 3700 West Lake Drive, Florence.

AT THE BEACH
‘Round The Fourth Celebration: June 28 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Conway. Features music, live entertainment, arts & crafts, business expo, food vendors, boat parade and family fun for all ages.
Info: http://www.roundthefourth.com

Murrells Inlet 25th Annual July 4th Boat Parade: July 4 at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is “Freedom is Great in 2008.” Spectators can line the Marshwalk area for the best view of the parade.
Info: (843) 651-5675

Murrells Inlet Fourth of July Fireworks: July 4 at 10 p.m.; Fireworks are shot off from a shell island in the middle of the Murrells Inlet marsh. The patriotic display of the red, white and blue can be seen from the shoreline of the marsh. Best viewing areas are the Marshwalk and Belin Methodist Church.
Info: http://www.murrellsinletsc.com

July 4th Fireworks: July 4 at 10 p.m. at Barefoot Landing, 4898 U.S. 17 South, North Myrtle Beach. Features fireworks over the lake.
Info: http://www.BarefootLanding.com

July 4th Spectacular at Broadway at the Beach: Events all-day including giveaways at the Visitors Center (while supplies last); free concert with “Gabbie Rae” from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. on stage in Heroes Harbor; Star Spangled Mascot and Character Meet and Greet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (outside the Visitors Center ); Balloons by Roman from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. near Carousel Park; Free concert in Celebrity Square with The Tams from 6 to 10 p.m.; Carolina Freestyle Cloggers on stage in Heroes Harbor at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.; Strolling mime from 8 to 10 p.m. in Caribbean Village and Charleston Boardwalk areas; fireworks over Lake Broadway at 10 p.m.
Info: http://www.broadwayatthebeach.com

Myrtle Beach’s Independence Day Celebration: July 3 at 5 p.m. at BB&T Coastal Field, corner of 21st Ave, North and Robert Grissom Parkway; features food, fun, music and fireworks. Bring a blanket/chair to sit in the outfield, or watch from the grandstand. Picnic fare will be available, or bring your own picnic — coolers welcome, no glass containers allowed. A Big Band performs at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9:20 p.m.
Info: (843) 918-1000 or http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com

North Myrtle Beach’s 16th Annual July 4th Fireworks Display: July 4 from 9 to 11 p.m. at Cherry Grove Fishing Pier, 3500 N. Ocean Blvd. One of the biggest and best fireworks displays on the Grand Strand. Free admission. Presented by the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Info: http://www.nmbevents.com

July 4th Musical Concert: From 8 p.m. to midnight at Plyler Park on Ocean Boulevard at Mr. Joe White Avenue; featuring musical group Black Label; free.
Info: http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com

2008 Sun Fun Summer Concert Series: July 4 at 7 p.m. at Grand Park across from The Market Common; featuring The Fantastic Shakers; free.
Info: http://www.GrandStrandEvents.com

Downtown Myrtle Beach Fireworks: July 4 at 9:30 p.m.; Fireworks will light the sky from the Second Ave Pier(weather permitting). The fireworks show is visible along much of the coast, but makes for a neat experience on the beach and Ocean Boulevard.
Info: http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com

Independence Music Blast: July 5 from noon to 5 p.m. at La Belle Amie Vineyard, U.S. 90 and St. Joseph Road (just west of the NMB Middle School); features wine tasting, vineyard tour (2:30 p.m.), live music. Admisssion is $10; free for ages 17 and younger and 81 and older. Bring a lawn chair. No coolers or pets allowed.
Info: http://www.LaBelleAmie.com

Pawleys Island July 4th Parade: Come one, come all to Pawleys Island for a fun, family tradition on July 4. Watch as locals and visitors alike take part in the parade down the Island.
Info: http://www.visitgeorgetowncountysc.com

Georgetown Fireworks at Dark: July 4; Features fireworks over Winyah Bay. Come and celebrate along the Harborwalk in Historic Georgetown.
Info: http://www.visitgeorgetowncountysc.com