Fourth of July Fireworks in Columbia and Beyond

Here's information on the best places to catch a Fourth of July celebration or fireworks show in the Columbia area.

Event: Fourth of July Celebration at Lake Murray
Host: Lake Murray Country
Date: 6/29/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Lake Murray
Details: The boat parade begins around 12 p.m. at Bomb Island. Spectators can watch from the parks on the Lexington and Irmo sides of the dam or on their boats. Fireworks will be launched at 9 p.m. from Spence Island and Dreher Island.
More information: http://www.lakemurraycountry.com/pages/july-4th-celebration/

Event: Columbia Blowfish Independence Fireworks
Host: Columbia Blowfish
Date: 7/3/2013, 7/4/2013, 7/5/2013, 7/6/2013
Time: after the baseball games
Location: Capital City Stadium, 301 S. Assembly St., Columbia, SC
Details: The Columbia Blowfish baseball games on the above dates will feature Independence Firework shows. See the link below for more information.
More information: http://www.blowfishbaseball.com/schedule.asp

Event: Fort Jackson's Fourth of July Celebration & 'Torchlight Tattoo'
Host: Fort Jackson
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Hilton Field at Fork Jackson, 10000 Lee Road, Columbia, SC
Details: The evening will include a cannon salute to each state and territory, music by the 282nd Army "Victory" Band, and, of course, fireworks. The field opens at 4 pm and the Tattoo begins at approximately 9 pm. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, but bleacher, grandstand seating will be available.
More information: http://www.army.mil/article/106134/July_4_celebration_on_tap/

Event: Freedom Festival
Host: Village at Sandhill
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Village at Sandhill, 481-2 Town Center Place, Columbia, SC
Details: Enjoy a day of inflatable rides, free concerts and a fireworks show at 9:30pm. Balloon art, glitter tattoos, a car show by the Wildhorses Mustang Car Club, and exhibits by the Richland County Sheriff's Department are also planned. All of the day's activities are free and open to the public. 
More information: https://www.villageatsandhill.com:40443/events/things-to-do-in-columbia-sc.aspx#46

Event: Lexington County Peach Festival
Host: Town of Gilbert
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Gilbert Community Park, Rikard Circle, Gilbert, SC 
Details: Enjoy a Fourth of July celebration complete with a parade, plenty of peach food and drink items, a pageant, arts and crafts and, of course, fireworks.
More information: http://lexingtoncountypeachfestival.com/

Event: Newberry Fireworks Celebration
Host: Newberry County Sheriff's Department
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: at dusk
Location: Newberry High School, 3113 Main St., Newberry, SC
Details: This family-friendly events starts at 6 p.m., with fireworks starting at dusk.
More information: http://www.visitnewberrysc.com/events-calendar/details/29-fireworks-celebration