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Celebrating the Stars and Stripes

4th of July Festivities in Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Tega Cay

By Fort Mill Macaroni Kid June 21, 2021

Every heart beats true for the Red, White and Blue..... and here's your round-up of where to celebrate the 4th of July around Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Tega Cay!


Baxter Village ~ This is open to all residents for participation and viewing, but unfortunately, due to COV precautions, this year's Baxter Village 4th of July Parade is not open to visitors. You can find more information HERE


Fort Mill Independence Day Festivities ~ Get ready for an exciting evening filled with food, fireworks and fun as the Town of Fort Mill hosts its Independence Day Celebration on July 3, 2021! The event kicks off at 5 p.m. with music and food along Main Street in downtown Fort Mill. Vendors and merchants will line the street, along with a selection of food and shaved ice trucks. The 246 Army Band will play a selection of patriotic music from 5 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a DJ and other musical entertainment. There will also be plenty of children’s activities, including outdoor games, face painting and balloon artists. Make sure to stop by the Main Street Bandstand at 8:45 p.m. for our Independence Day ceremony, which includes patriotic musical performances and the posting of the colors from the Fort Mill Fire Department Honor Guard. Stick around for the annual firing of the town cannons at the end of the ceremony and our highly anticipated Independence Day fireworks show at 9:15.


Red, White and BOOM! in Old Town, Rock Hill ~ Celebrate Independence Day at the Old Town Red, White & Boom event! This family-friendly event features live music, food, drinks & fireworks. And the best part: it's FREE! Fireworks at 9:30/9:45 PM

The City of Tega Cay will be celebrating all weekend long with festivities beginning on July 2nd and ending with fireworks at 9:30 on July 4th. 


The City of York will celebrate July 4th at York Middle School  (1010 Devinney Rd, York, SC 29745) with live music, inflatables, games, face painting and fireworks! There will be food vendors on-site selling hot food items, sno-cones, drinks and concession items and no outside food is allowed. The musical guest, U-Phonik, takes the stage at 7 and fireworks will start at 9:30/9:45 and