Fireworks, races, concerts: A guide to celebrating 4th of July in the Upstate
Concerts, food trucks and bounce houses— the Upstate has no shortage of entertainment this weekend and Monday for Independence Day.
Most events are free and across many parts of the Upstate to reduce travel time to and from the events.
Here's a span of 4th of July activities in Greenville, Anderson, Pickens and Spartanburg counties:
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Fireworks on the Fourth at Unity Park in Greenville
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Fireworks will go off at 9:45 p.m.
Fireworks show at the new 60-acre park.
"Come early, bring a blanket and picnic dinner, and enjoy a memorable evening as we honor our great country," the city said on its website.
Click here: Full event details at Unity Park
Red, White, & Blue Picnic at Fluor Field
Sunday at Fluor Field from 5 - 7 p.m.
a Greenville Drive game at Fluor Field and the all-you-can-eat buffet from hot dogs to mac & cheese
Firework show after the game
Tickets start at $25
Greenville Drive: How to get tickets, more details
Red White and Brew 5K
Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Brewery 85 at 6 Whitlee Court in Greenville
Walker, dog and stroller friendly
$30 Race Fee + $2.74 Sign-up fee
More: Sign up here
4th Annual Family, Fun, & Fireworks Celebration at Hartness
Friday at Greenville’s Hartness Community
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and go to the Hartness Grand Lawn
Food trucks, music, kids activities, music by DJJB and more with a fireworks finale
More: Register for the free event here
Independence Day Celebration in Fountain Inn
Friday from 6 - 9:30 p.m. in Fountain Inn
Free event at 200 N. Main St., Fountain Inn
Live performance by Cravin Melon, food trucks, kids entertainment and fireworks at dusk
Hosted by the city: Details on their website
Celebrate Simpsonville
Sunday in Simpsonville
Celebrate Simpsonville will begin at 6 p.m. and gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Held at the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
Free live music and fireworks show
Concessions and adult beverages will be available for purchase
More: Info and details
America’s 5K in Anderson
Saturday in Anderson
Race at the Anderson County Courthouse
Two race options are available:
5k run -$25, 8:30 a.m.
1-mile fun run-free, 8 a.m.
More: Register for the race here
Annual Freedom Dream Walk/Run in Anderson
1 Mile or 5k Walk or Run on July 4 at 7:30 a.m.
Participants-$25 includes event shirt
Grady’s Great Outdoors, Anderson, South Carolina
Event Facebook page: View here
Party in the Park in Anderson
Hosted by the Homeland Park Volunteer Fire Department
Saturday
BBQ plates, hot dogs, nachos, funnel cakes, shaved ice, boiled peanuts, cotton candy
Live DJ, free bouncy houses
New station open for all to visit
Follow along: Check out their Facebook page
Fireworks on Lake Hartwell
Saturday at Big Water Marina
Celebration starts at 11 a.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. by the marina
Monday at Gignilliat Field, Seneca
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. by the city of Seneca
More info: Big Water Marina's Facebook Event
A Pickens 4th of July Celebration
Monday, 6 - 10 p.m. at The Market at the Mill - Free Event
The event features:
Live Music
Food Vendors
Drink Vendors
Kids Rides
Kids Bounce Houses
Fireworks Show
More info here: City of Pickens Facebook
Historic Easley 4th of July 2022 Festival
On Saturday, Sunday and Monday hosted by the City of Easley & Ingles
Line-up includes free performances by:
Edwin McCain
Ashland Craft
Joe Lasher
Kaitlyn Baker
Carter Lybrand
Randomonium
Split Shot
Blake Weinbach
Adjacent Hays
Easton Gowan Music
Easley Community Band
Eaglewing
Carolina Highway Band
Commodore Fox
Mark Webb Jr
Dixie Grey Band
The Flashbacks
Community Fireworks Show in Travelers Rest
Saturday at 6 p.m. with Renfrew Church, Grace Church, and UpCountry
951 Geer Highway in Travelers Rest
Food Trucks will open at 6 p.m. and fireworks will start at dusk
More info: Event's Facebook page
Kids’ Bike Parade at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market
Saturday in Travelers Rest
Around the festival lawn at Travelers Rest Farmers Market at 10 a.m.
All parade participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes in red, white and blue
Cash prizes of $50 will be awarded to the Most Creative and Most Patriotic bikes
All participants will receive a free Common Pops popsicle sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Travelers Rest
This event is free and no registration is required
Details: TR Farmer's Market Website
Red, White and Boom in Spartanburg
Hosted annually by the city of Spartanburg
Begins at 6 p.m. Monday with food and music and will end with a fireworks show at 9 p.m.
More details: What to expect at Red, White and Boom
Star-Spangled Splash in Duncan
Will be held at Shipwreck Cove, 119 S Spencer St. in Duncan. Cool off swimming in the water park and finish the night with a fireworks display
Runs from 7 - 10 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $15 per person
Watermelon Crawl Festival in Duncan
Will be held from 6 -9 p.m. Saturday at the Duncan Event Center, 119 S. Spencer St., Duncan
Kids Zone ($5), food and entertainment. The fireworks start at 9:20 p.m.
Live music at Spartanburg's Fr8yard
Will have live music featuring Angela Easterling, Hot Yoga and Run Fox Run.
The Barnet Park fireworks display can be viewed from the open-air venue.
Lake Bowen Fourth of July parade
Will be held from 2-4 p.m. Monday. If you don't have access to a boat, you can watch the parade at Lake Bowen Landing.
Sarah Sheridan is the community reporter in Anderson. She'd appreciate your help telling important stories; reach her at ssheridan@gannett.com or on Twitter @saralinasher.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: 4th of July: Seeing fireworks in Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, SC