Charleston Area July 4th Celebrations

Independence Day is one of our favorite holidays, and here are a few ideas to celebrate with your family. Celebrate at The Sanctuary! The Sanctuary is a perfect place to spend your 4^th of July, with three events going on. The ice cream social runs Thursday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night. You’ll create your own ice cream sundae with your choice of toppings. A small sundae is $9 and a large is $11. On the fourth, the Young Adults Buffet takes place on Jasmine Porch from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Loggerhead Grill will have an all-day party with live music, clowns, and hair braiding. Terrace Lawn will feature children’s activities, food, drinks, and the All American Band. The Independence Day Fireworks will start at 9:40 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/. 8^th Annual Sizzling Southern Celebration The Circa 1886 restaurant offers a Charleston 4^th of July celebration with a Southern picnic and drinks. You’ll listen to a live jazz soloist before you watch fireworks at the Wentworth Mansion. The price is $70 per person, which includes champagne. Visit the Circa 1886 website(opens in a new tab) for more details. Fourth of July Celebration at the South Carolina Aquarium Join us on the Riverside Terrace of the Aquarium at 7 p.m. for a fun evening to include barbecue from Smoky Oak Taproom, beer from Holy City Brewing, a movie, music, and fireworks. Tickets(opens in a new tab) are $55 for adult and $30 for children over the age of two.  If you’re an Aquarium member, take $5 off the price. Be sure to BYOC (bring your own chair). July 4^th Cross-Country Run For the sports minded, the fourth of July means a cross-country run(opens in a new tab) on the dirt trails at Trophy Lakes on Johns Island. Early registration runs through June 27 and is $20 with a shirt and $15 without. Late registration is $25 with shirt and $20 without. Awards are given to the top three finishers by gender and age group. Other celebrations include the Patriots Point 4^th of July Blast(opens in a new tab), Uncle Sam Jam at Mount Pleasant Pier(opens in a new tab), and the July 4^th Craft Brews Cruise on the Carolina Queen(opens in a new tab).