On the lookout for fireworks? Here are the best 4th of July fireworks shows in the Upstate. (2024)

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On the lookout for fireworks? Here are the best 4th of July fireworks shows in the Upstate. (4)

GREENVILLE— Wherever you are in the Upstate, there's a fireworks show for you.

On the lookout for fireworks? Here are the best 4th of July fireworks shows in the Upstate. (5)

We've got shows from the lake to the city, from Unity Park in Greenville to the Pickens Amphitheatre.

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Fireworks over Big Water Marina and Campground

It will be an all day Fourth of July festival at Big Water Marina Lakeside Resort. Live music starts at 11 a.m. and runs all day until 9 p.m.,when the fireworks begin.

June 29, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

320 Big Water Rd., Starr

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Watermelon Festival and Parade

Duncan’s Watermelon Festival returns with its first-ever parade at 3 p.m. Celebrations continue at the Duncan Event Center for the rest of the day, where you can expect live music, food trucks, a kid zone and a fireworks show.

June 29, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

119 S Spencer St., Duncan

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Greer Freedom Blast

This festival, which has attracted over 20,000 people in previous years, features skydiving, a rib eating contest, live music and a large fireworks show by Zambelli.

June 29, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Fireworks start at 10 p.m.

Greer City Park,301 E Poinsett St., Greer

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Fireworks Spectacular! Fountain Inn

This Fountain Inn event will have one of the most-comprehensive kids zones, including inflatable axe throwing, laser tag, a foam party and splash pad. While your kids jump around, eat at the food trucks and enjoy the fireworks display.

June 29, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Main and Depot streets, Fountain Inn

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Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest

A free concert by Grammy-nominated Smash Mouth, whose hit songs became the anthem of the animated movie "Shrek," followed by a 15-minute fireworks show.

June 30, 6 p.m. Fireworks between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville

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Light the Lake

Fireworks will sky high above Lake Hartwell for the city of Clemson's annual Fourth of July festival. Make sure you check for road closures if you attend.

July 3, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fireworks between 9:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Across the street from Snow Family Complex, 250 Campus Vw Trl, Seneca

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Red, White & Boom Spartanburg

Spartanburg’s annual July 4th festival will run for nearly five hours, with fireworks and food vendors.

July 4, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

248 E St John St, Spartanburg

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Unity Park Fireworks

Bring a chair, grab a spot in Unity Park and watch fireworks fly over the city of Greenville.

July 4, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Unity Park, 320 S Hudson St.

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Greenwood Lights on the Lake

Pull up your boats or bring a chair for the 11th annual event at Lake Greenwood, where you'll find live music and fireworks over the water.

July 6, 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Camp Fellowship,457 Camp Fellowship Rd.,Waterloo

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Pickens Fireworks

Crowd into the Pickens Amphitheater, listen to two live bands, let your children run around in the kids zone, and cap it off with a fireworks show.

July 6, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Pickens Amphitheater, 114 W Main St., Pickens

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