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Independence Day is almost here and The City of North Charleston is holding its July 4th Celebration at Riverfront Park on Saturday, July 4, from 3 to 10 p.m.

The following is a schedule of events:

3:00 – 3:05 p.m. Welcoming Remarks by Mayor R. Keith Summey
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. Charleston Capoeira
4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Crowfield
5:45 – 7:15 p.m. The Blue Dogs
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Mary Wilson of the Supremes
9:00 – until Show of fireworks over the Cooper River

Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets, as there will be no seating provided. No alcohol is permissible within the park. 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. Enter the former Charleston Naval Base by the McMillan Avenue gate or the Virginia Avenue gate and turn onto Hobson Avenue.

You can learn more about the event on the Facebook event page.