July Events in Charleston

Handsome Properties July 1, 2022

There is no better way to kick off summer than with a full lineup of July events in Charleston! Celebrate America’s 246 years with parades, family-friendly activities, and plenty of outdoor fun. Set sail on the adventure that awaits with these fun July events in Charleston.

Independence Day Weekend Celebration | Saturday, July 2, 2022 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St. | Sign up for this free concert & firework spectacle at The Joe presented by the Charleston Symphony.

Folly Beach Independence Day Fireworks Show | Monday, July 4, 2022 | Around 9 p.m. | Folly Beach | Free | Hosted by the Folly Association of Business, fireworks will be launched from 3rd Block West for this sundown show. Stick around for a beach sweep clean-up following the show.

Fireworks Blast | Monday, July 4, 2022 | 6-10 p.m. | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | Free entry, $20 parking per vehicle | Savor the site of over a dozen food trucks, and choose to either view the fireworks show landside, or purchase tickets to watch fireworks from the flight deck of the USS Yorktown.

Sea Stars & Stripes | Monday, July 4, 2022 | 7-10 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf | $75 for adults, $40 for children | Tickets include cookout fare, beer, and wine beverages. Get to watch fireworks from the Charleston Harbor, and be sure to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the display.

Party at the Point | Friday, July 8, 2022 | 6-9:00 p.m. | Enjoy live music on the water with the happy hour concert series at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina located in Mount Pleasant.

Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series | Sunday, July 10 & 31, 2022 | Cheer on triathlon participants as they race at James Island County Park, the event includes a 600-yard freshwater swim, 12 mile cycle, completed with a 5K run.

Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival | July 23 2022 | Free Admission | Annual celebration of Gullah-Geechee heritage, with sweetgrass basket demonstrations, arts and crafts, and other entertainment.

Isle of Palms Beach Run | July 23 2022 | Isle of Palms | Take in the sites and sounds of the island on foot or cheer on runners as they participate in a 5K run/walk and 10K run.