North Charleston's annual Fourth of July celebration will return to Riverfront Park on Thursday, July 4, from 3 to 10 p.m. 

Yes, it's the largest show of fireworks in the Lowcountry and one of the largest in the State of South Carolina. 

The event and parking are free of charge and all general admission;  Here's the schedule:

Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets, as there will be no seating provided.  A wide variety of food vendors will be on site.  Children activities will be available free of charge, including inflatable jump castles, games, the play area, the giant sandbox, and the water fountain.

Riverfront Park is located on the former Charleston Naval Base, easily accessible from I-526 and I-26.  Enter the former Charleston Naval Base by the McMillan Avenue or Virginia Avenue gate and turn onto Hobson Avenue.  Riverfront Park signs are visible for easy to follow directions. All parking is free and shuttles will be available for the convenience of guests.

Open to the public year-round, Riverfront Park has become a favorite destination for residents and visitors.  Set on the banks of the beautiful Cooper River, the park is adjacent to the historic homes once occupied by the Charleston Naval Base officers, surrounded by graceful grand oak trees and peaceful river vistas.  Bordered by Noisette Creek, the park boasts a magnificent contemporary Performance Pavilion and meadow.

Riverfront Park is home to the Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial, erected in honor of the countless military personnel and civilians that served the United States and the Greater Charleston region while the Charleston Naval Base was operational.  The Memorial is the only location in the United States that displays both the Lone Sailor and the Homecoming statues.  Riverfront Park is also the location of North Charleston’s Annual National Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition.  A component of the 2013 North Charleston Arts Festival, the Competition and Exhibition features large-scale contemporary sculptures on display throughout the year.

• Photos of previous Fourth of July Festivals.
• Photos from the 2011 Show of Fireworks (in video).
• Video of 2010’s Fourth of July Festival musical performances and fireworks (watch until the end to see Mayor Summey’s solo).
• For more information, visit the City’s website at http://www.northcharleston.org.