This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Tuesday (read: It’s basically a four day weekend.) We’re planning ahead for the festivities around town. Here’s how to celebrate your bonus days of freedom if you’re keeping in Co(o)la (a.k.a. not escaping to the beach):
⚾ Columbia Fireflies vs. Rome Braves | June 30-July 3 | 1640 Freed St. | $5+ | fireworks following the games on Friday, Saturday + Monday. (We’ll be missing America’s sweetheart.)
⚾ Lexington Blowfish | July 1, 3 + 4 | 474 Ball Park Rd. | $6-9 | dog parade on the 4th 🐕
💪🏽 Born in the USA 4-miler + 4-mile Team Relay | July 4 | 7:04 a.m. | $30 | race starts at Trenholm Rd. + Forest Drive
💪🏽 Ryan Rawl Memorial Fitness Event | July 4 | 8 a.m. | S.C. State House
🎵 246th Army Band Concert | July 3 | 7 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater | 107 W. Main St., Lexington | $25 | band at 9 p.m. + fireworks following concert
🎵 Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra at Saluda Shoals Park | July 3 | 8 p.m. | 5605 Bush River Rd. | Star-Spangled Symphonic Salute
🎵 Fireworks, Food and Music | July 3 | 4-10 p.m. | 171 Langford Rd., Blythewood | Blues Delux + DB Brayant Band
🍑 Lexington County Peach Festival | July 4 | starts at 9 a.m. with fireworks at 10 p.m. | 110 Rikard Cir. | free | proceeds from the festival go towards helping the community
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