3 PM Update – We’re disappointed to announce that due to the current weather conditions and near future forecast, the Annual Patriotic Parade scheduled for today, Thursday, July 3rd, has been cancelled. We understand how much this beloved tradition means to the community and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
However, the celebration continues!
The Annual Independence Day Celebration at Smythe Park is still on as planned. While we remain mindful of the weather and will continue to monitor conditions closely, the current forecast allows us to move forward with an exciting evening of live music and local food vendors. We will post updates as needed.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing you tonight at Smythe Park for a festive evening filled with great music, delicious food, and the unbeatable spirit of our community under the oaks.
Where: Smythe Park
What: Celebrate Our Country, Our Freedom, and Our Nation’s Birthday by making Daniel Island one of the “Most Patriotic Towns in America.” Paint the Town Red, White, and Blue, and join us for Daniel Island’s Independence Day festivities on Thursday, July 3rd, with neighbors, friends, and family. Dress up your homes, your businesses, your bikes, and your golf carts with patriotic colors and take part in our island tradition of honoring this wonderful holiday.
Preliminary Event Timeline:
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3:15 pm Golf Cart Parade line-up begins at Bishop England High School.4:00 pm Sharp – Parade proceeds to Daniel Island Drive and continues to Daniel Island School parking lot at DI Drive and Purcell Street- 4 – 5 pm Smythe Park – Emcee/DJ Shane Griffin playing patriotic music
- 5:15 pm National Anthem by Zandrina Dunning at Smythe Park
- 5 – 6:30 pm Wildflower Station Band
- 6:30 – 7 pm Emcee/DJ Shane Griffin playing patriotic music
- 7 – 9 pm – East Coast Party Band
Shag Contest!
Get ready to hit the dance floor—don’t forget your dancing shoes! As the beach music fills the air, we’ll kick off an impromptu shag contest, announced live from the stage. Come celebrate South Carolina’s state dance and soak up the coastal vibes with great music, good company, and plenty of fun!
Food Vendors: *Please note, vendors are subject to change.
Enjoy dinner with one of the food vendors or bring your own picnic to enjoy under the oaks.
- Shaka Shrimp
- Wrap and Bowl Factory
- City Sliders
- Gaucho Grill Food Truck
- Birdies Famous Hot Dogs and Sausages
- Citrus Crush
- Kona Ice
- King of Pops
- Holy City Italian Ice
- Holy City Popcorn
- Two Rhodes Bakery
- Pure Fluff Cotton Candy
- Waffle Sensations
- Sweet, But Not So Sweet