Looking for fireworks, festivals, live music, food trucks, or family-friendly fun? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite events happening across the Upstate to help you celebrate Independence Day all week long!
Whether you’re staying in Greenville or exploring one of our neighboring towns, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate.
๐บ๐ธ Wednesday, July 1st
๐ Pendleton
๐ก Begins at 6:30 PM
Support local firefighters while enjoying food, family fun, and an evening fireworks show.
โ Coffee & Community with All Things Greenville
๐ Coffee Underground
๐ฆ 11:30 AMโ1:00 PM
Grab a cup of coffee and meet fellow local business owners, creatives, and community members. No elevator pitchesโjust good conversation and new connections.
๐ Thursday, July 2nd
๐ Fountain Inn
๐ Starts at 6:00 PM
A community favorite featuring food vendors, family activities, live entertainment, and fireworks after dark.
๐ Unity Park, Greenville
๐ 6:00 PM
One of Greenville’s newest traditions! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening in one of our favorite parks before the fireworks light up downtown.
๐ PKL Park
ย Thursday 6-10PM | Red, White & Boom
Bring a chair or towel and watch the Unity Park fireworks from the pickleball courts with sliders, hot dogs, and free Star Freckles!
๐ Friday, July 3rd
Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest
๐ Simpsonville CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
๐ Starts at 6:00 PM
Join us on July 3 for a FREE, all-ages Independence Day celebration with live performances from DJ Sha, Parmalee, and Edwin McCain!
Stick around when the sun goes down for a fireworks display right here in the park as we celebrate Americaโs 250th. Bring the whole family to enjoy one of Simpsonvilleโs favorite summer traditions!
Gates: 5:30PM
Show: 6:00PM
Fireworks: 9:30PM
Historic Easley Fourth of July Festival
๐ Old Market Square | Downtown Easley
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Friday, July 3, 2026 | 4:00 PM โ 9:00 PM | ๐
Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 4:00 PM โ 10:00 PM
A two-day celebration featuring vendors, entertainment, rides, and family fun.
Special Performance by Easton Corbin
Saturday, July 4th
7:30 PM โ 9:00 PM
Fireworks Show
Saturday, July 4th
Approximately 9:30 PM
Bring your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and join us as we celebrate our nation’s past, present, and future with two days of music, food, fun, and community spirit in Downtown Easley.
๐ Laurens
๐ Begins at 5:00 PM
Celebrate with food, music, activities, and fireworks.
๐ Walhalla
Friday, July 3, 2026 | 6PM
Owens Park (Corner of Main Street & South College Street)
Vendors will be setting up starting at 4:30 PM
Live Music: 11 North takes the stage at 7:00 PM
Fireworks: Begin at dusk
Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a relaxing evening under the stars!
๐ Rock Springs Baptist Church
๐ Starts at 5:00 PM
Friday, July 3rd: Join us for this exciting day full of games, music, worship, and fellowship. Then end this day with fireworks.
Everyone is invited to this free event!
BBQ tickets must be preordered by Wed, July 1st: $8 per person and ONLY needed for BBQ. Call the Impact Center for more information or just stop by.
ย ๐ Friday, July 3, 2026 – 12:00 PM โ 9:30 PM
ย Pickens Amphitheater & Downtown Pickens
ย Kids Zone opens at Noon
ย Food trucks & beverages available beginning at Noย Living History Demonstrators | 12:00 PM โ 3:00 PM
Step back in time and explore what life was like during the Revolutionary War era with interactive living history demonstrations featuring period clothing, historical displays, and reenactors sharing stories and traditions from Americaโs founding days.
ย Patriotic Presentation | 1:00 PM โ 1:30 PM
Join us at the Amphitheater stage for a special patriotic program honoring Americaโs history, freedom, and those who have served our nation.
ย LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
ย 3:30 PM โ 5:00 PM | Torn
High-energy rock and party favorites guaranteed to get the crowd moving and kick off the celebration in style.
ย 5:00 PM โ 7:00 PM | Song Band
A talented variety band performing crowd-favorite hits spanning multiple decades and genres for all ages to enjoy.
ย 7:00 PM โ 9:30 PM | The Grateful Brothers
Bringing classic rock, Southern rock, and jam-band inspired performances to close out the evening with an unforgettable show.
ย Fireworks | 9:30 PM / Dusk
And as the sun sets, weโll cap off the evening with a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the Pickens sky!
As usual, the fireworks will be launched from Bruce Field and will be viewable from the Pickens Amphitheater and throughout Downtown Pickens.
Bring your lawn chairs, your family, and your patriotic spirit as we celebrate freedom, community, and 250 years of American history.
Celebrate downtown with food, music, and fireworks.
Stars, Strings & Sliders๐ PKL Park
๐ Friday 6-10PM
Enjoy live music from Randomonium, grab your friends for Glow Pickleball, enjoy food and drink specials, and spend the evening under the lights with great music, great games, and even better company.
Glow Pickleball: PKL After Dark
๐ PKL Park
๐ Friday 8-10PM
๐๐ Are you ready to light up the courts?!๐๐
Join us on July 3rd from 8-10PM for a night of music, drinks, blacklight courts, and open social play!
โจ Play to 11, then rotate off
๐ Wear your glow gear
๐ป $10 Entry
๐บ๐ธ Saturday, July 4th
๐ Mauldin
๐ Begins at 2:00 PM
Spend the afternoon and evening enjoying local restaurants, shopping, entertainment, family activities, and festive fun.
Get ready for a night packed with family fun:
๐ถย Live music ๐Red, White & BBQ Vendor Market ๐ย Firetruck Splash Zone ๐ชย Inflatables
๐ Greenville
๐ Begins at 6:00 PM
One of Greenville’s signature Fourth of July celebrations featuring baseball, entertainment, and an incredible fireworks finale.
๐ Dogwood Park
13 Ervin Street
Honea Path, SC 29654
๐ Starts at 4:30 PM
A classic small-town celebration with live entertainment, food, and fireworks.
- ๐ฆย Pool & Water Slidesย | 11:00 AM โ 3:00 PM at the Honea Path Recreation Center
- ๐ย Classic Car & Golf Cart Parade and Car Showย | Parade begins at 4:30 PM on Main Street and ends at Dogwood Park
- ๐ญย FREE Community Cookoutย | 6:30 PM (while supplies last)
- ๐ถย Live Music & Entertainmentย | Beginning at 6:30 PM
- ๐ฆย Food Trucks & Local Vendorsย | Beginning at 6:30 PM
- ๐ย Fireworks Showย | After dark at the Honea Path Recreation Center
๐ Seneca
๐ Starts at 5:00 PM – Free to public
Clear bag policy. Fireworks at dusk! ๐
Family activities, vendors, music, and fireworks.
๐ Fifth Third Park (Hub City Spartanburgers)
๐ Starts at 5:00 PM
2026 Red, White & boom presented by Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg’s favorite way to celebrate Independence Day! This year, we have a full slate of exciting activities to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America!
The celebration will begin at Morgan Square from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM with live music from Shot Thru The Heart – The Bon Jovi Experience! From there, we will have a public parade from Morgan Square to Fifth Third Park at 5:00 PM where the party will reignite in anticipation of the fireworks around 9:30 PM.
๐ PKL Park
Saturday | 4th of July Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day with 20% off court bookings and catch the World Cup match on the big screen!
Whether youโre here for the fireworks, the music, the pickleball, or just a great holiday weekend, weโve got something for everyone! 
๐ Sunday, July 5th
July 3rd, 4th, and 5th for Independence Day Float-a-Palooza at Saluda Lake Landing!
We’re celebrating the holiday weekend the best way we know howโwith floating, music, great food, cold drinks, and lake life just minutes from Downtown Greenville.
DJ Robb from Unity Spin will be spinning all three days while guests float the cove, relax lakeside, grab lunch from the cafรฉ, and soak up the summer vibes.
๐ July 3 โข July 4 โข July 5
โฐ Float-a-Palooza: 12 PMโ6 PM Daily
๐ Saluda Lake Landing opens at 8 AM and stays open until 8 PM
Looking to keep the celebration going?
Here are a few great ways to spend your weekend:
- ๐ฒ Ride the Swamp Rabbit Trail
- ๐๏ธ Visit the TD Saturday Market (if open for the holiday weekend)
- ๐ Pick fresh produce at a local Upstate farm
- ๐ฆ Grab ice cream from your favorite local shop
- ๐ฟ Explore Falls Park or Unity Park
- ๐ถ Spend the day on Lake Keowee, Lake Jocassee, or Lake Hartwell
- ๐ป Visit one of our local breweries for live music and holiday specials
๐พ Shop Local This Holiday Weekend
While you’re out celebrating, don’t forget to support the incredible small businesses that make Greenville such a special place.
Whether it’s grabbing coffee before the parade, shopping a local boutique, visiting a farmers market, or dining at a locally owned restaurant, every purchase makes a difference.
โค๏ธ Shop Local First whenever you can.
๐ Safety Tips
- Arrive early for popular fireworks shows.
- Bring chairs or blankets.
- Stay hydrated, it’ll be hot!
- Pack bug spray and sunscreen!
- Remember your pets may need a quiet place during fireworks.
- Check individual event pages before heading out in case of weather-related changes.
๐ More Events Happening Around Greenville
Looking for even more things to do?
๐ Check out our All Things Greenville Community Calendar, where we’re adding new local events every week.
Whether you’re looking for live music, festivals, markets, family fun, or community gatherings, we’ve got you covered.
Please Note: While we do our best to keep this guide up to date, event details can change due to weather, scheduling, or other circumstances. We recommend checking each event’s official website or social media page before heading out to confirm dates, times, locations, parking information, and any last-minute updates or cancellations.
