Fourth of July East of the Cooper

If you are going to be in the Charleston area over the Fourth of July weekend, you may want to head over to the East Cooper area for the fireworks. There are several shows within viewing distance from each other. If you live here and want to try something different than what you have been doing, you might want to look at this too.
There's a bunch of stuff going on this weekend to celebrate our nation's independence. Perhaps the most popular, and for good reason, is the celebration at Patriot's Point. This celebration starts in the afternoon and goes on until 10 PM or so. You can count on getting out of there much later, due to traffic. The Fireworks start shortly after 9 and will go for about 20 minutes. You really want to get there early though. The festivities start at 4 and, beginning at 5, the museum is offering $5 admission to the Yorktown (a huge aircraft carrier for those who don't know) and the other boats. The admission special runs until 7 PM.
Parking, which is usually $3, is free for this event.

Sullivan's Island's fireworks take place in the town's park (2520 Middle Street). You can see them from the beach. In the past, we have gotten a place on the beach between Sullivan's and Isle of Palms and watched them both from there. We were also able to se the Patriot's Point, some from the Joe, and Folly Beach's as well. We also watched them from the berm at Breech Inlet, near Sunrise Presbyterian Church. I didn't like the view from there as much.
Don't bring your own fireworks to Sullivan's or IOP. They are illegal there.

Isle of Palms fireworks start immediately after the Sullivan's Island fireworks end. They are usually shot near 14th Avenue. You can see them from just about anywhere on the beach. Here is a link to pictures of some of last year's fireworks at IOP. Don't bring your own fireworks to Sullivan's or IOP. They are illegal there.

I'ON - If fireworks aren't your thing, the I'On neighborhood is hosting Band Blast 2010 from 6 - 9 PM. There are other events throughout the day, starting with a parade at 9:30 AM.

I found this on the Facebook page for "I Love Mount Pleasant":
Mount Pleasant Pier
Live beach music under the stars. The music starts at 8 p.m. The East Coast Party Band is performing. The pier at the foot of the Ravenel Bridge on Charleston Harbor. Great spot to view the area’s fireworks displays! Gates open at 7 p.m. and music begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets will be limited. On-site tickets $10. Beverages will be available for purchase on site. l 843-795-4FUN