Charleston, the sky is about to get busy.

Fourth of July weekend is bringing fireworks, drone shows, public celebrations, ticketed views, and limited-access island events across the Lowcountry. From Charleston Harbor and Waterfront Park to Riverfront Park, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Goose Creek, Summerville, Moncks Corner, Kiawah, Seabrook, St. George, and Georgetown, there are several ways to catch a show.

Here’s the quick rundown of fireworks and drone shows to know.

Saturday, June 27

Revolutionary Skies Drone Show

Time: 9:15 PM
Location: Charleston Harbor / U.S. Custom House area
Designation: Public / Free

SC250’s Revolutionary Skies Drone Show will light up Charleston Harbor as part of the Carolina Day celebration. This drone show is tied to the 250th commemoration and will visually tell part of Charleston’s Revolutionary War story.

Sunday, June 28

RiverDogs Carolina Day Drone Show

Time: Post-game
Location: Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park
Designation: Ticketed baseball game

The Charleston RiverDogs will host a Carolina Day post-game drone show following their game at The Joe. This one is part of their America 250 celebration and requires a game ticket.

Thursday, July 2

St. George Independence Celebration

Time: Fireworks at 9:15 PM
Location: 600 Minus Street, St. George
Designation: Public / Free / Dorchester County add

St. George is getting an early start with an Independence Celebration on July 2, including fireworks at 9:15 PM.

Friday, July 3

Seabrook Island Fireworks

Time: 9 PM
Location: Seabrook Island Club Driving Range
Designation: Members + guests / Limited access

Seabrook Island’s fireworks are scheduled for July 3 at the Seabrook Island Club Driving Range. This is a members-and-guests situation, so do not treat it as a wide-open public event.

Saturday, July 4

North Charleston July 4th Festival

Time: Event runs 5–9:30 PM; fireworks finale
Location: Riverfront Park
Designation: Public / Free

North Charleston’s July 4th Festival returns to Riverfront Park with live music and a fireworks finale. This is one of the biggest public Fourth of July options in the Lowcountry.

Folly Beach Fireworks

Time: 9 PM
Location: West side of the island near the pier
Designation: Public / Beach viewing

Folly Beach will host its July 4th fireworks show near the west side of the island, a few blocks from the pier. Viewing is available from the beach and around Center Street.

Isle of Palms Fireworks

Time: 9 PM
Location: Front Beach
Designation: Public / Free

Isle of Palms will host its Independence Day fireworks show at Front Beach. The show is listed as free and open to the public.

Sullivan’s Island Fireworks

Time: Shortly after 9 PM
Location: Stith Park
Designation: Public / No dogs or alcohol in the park

Sullivan’s Island will host its Independence Day party at Stith Park with fireworks shortly after 9 PM. The town notes that dogs and alcohol are not allowed in the park during the event.

Goose Creek Fabulous Fourth

Time: Event runs 6:30–9:30 PM; fireworks around 9–9:15 PM
Location: Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater
Designation: Public / Free

Goose Creek’s Fabulous Fourth in the Creek includes an evening celebration and fireworks near the end of the event.

Moncks Corner Independence Day Celebration

Time: Event runs 6–10 PM; fireworks included
Location: Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Center
Designation: Public / Community event

Moncks Corner will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with live music, kids activities, and fireworks at the Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Center.

Summerville Fireworks & Freedom Festival

Time: Event runs 5:30–9:30 PM; fireworks finale
Location: Gahagan Park
Designation: Public / Community event

Summerville’s Fireworks & Freedom Festival returns to Gahagan Park with food trucks, vendors, music, activities, and a fireworks show.

Downtown Charleston Waterfront Independence Day Celebration

Time: Event runs 4–10 PM; fireworks at 9:40 PM
Location: Waterfront Park / Charleston Harbor
Designation: Public / SC250 celebration

SC250’s Waterfront Independence Day Celebration will bring family-friendly patriotic programming to Waterfront Park, ending with a coordinated peninsula-wide fireworks display over Charleston Harbor.

Patriots Point 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

Time: 7–10 PM
Location: USS Yorktown / Patriots Point
Designation: Sold out / Ticketed

Patriots Point’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular is listed as sold out. It remains important to know about because it will impact harbor traffic and viewing areas.

Kiawah Island Fireworks

Time: 9:15 PM
Location: Night Heron Park
Designation: On-island guests + members only

Kiawah Island’s fireworks are scheduled for 9:15 PM at Night Heron Park. Access is limited to on-island guests, KICA members, and member-guests.

Bonus Lowcountry Add

Georgetown Annual Fireworks Display

Time: Around 9:30 PM
Location: Morgan Park / Harborwalk viewing areas
Designation: Public / Georgetown County add

Georgetown’s annual fireworks display is scheduled for around 9:30 PM, with fireworks set off at Morgan Park and visible from the Harborwalk boardwalk and other waterfront areas.

Do Not List As Fireworks

Daniel Island Independence Day Celebration

Date: July 3
Time: 4–9 PM
Location: Smythe Park
Designation: Patriotic celebration only / No verified fireworks

Daniel Island does have an Independence Day celebration, but there is no verified 2026 fireworks show listed for that event. Keep it off the fireworks rundown unless a verified fireworks update is posted.

Final Word

Whether you want a big public celebration, a beach fireworks show, a downtown harbor display, a drone show, or a quieter community option, there are plenty of ways to celebrate across the Lowcountry.

As always, check official event pages before heading out for weather updates, parking details, ticket status, island access rules, and last-minute changes.