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 in for Daniel Island’s Independence Day festivities on Friday, 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.
This annual event includes a golf cart/bike/stroller/walkers parade which will lead to Smythe Park where music, fun and food will be enjoyed under the oaks!
Daniel Island Golf Cart Parade & Independence Day Celebration Event Timeline:
- 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
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm – Smythe Park – Emcee/DJ Shane Griffin playing patriotic music
- 5:15 – 6:00 pm – Charleston Concert Band – Tribute to the USA and our Armed Forces
- 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Charleston Jazz Express
- 7:00 – 9:30 pm – The Yacht Club
Parade route: Leave from the Bishop England High School Parking Lot, turn right on Daniel Island Drive and end at the Daniel Island Drive & Purcell Lane intersection. The north side of Daniel Island Drive will remain open. 2026 Map of Parade Route
Food Truck/Cart Lineup:
- Burgers and Freys
- Butter Chicken
- City Sliders
- Holy City Popcorn
- Mine Matcha
- My Big Fat Greet Trailer
- Pizza Da Michelina
- Shaka Shrimp
- Vibrant, Alkaline Vegan Meals
- Wrap & Bowl Factory
- Holy City Italian Ice
- King of Pops
- Sweet, But Not So Sweet
- Pure Fluff
- Ice Cream Team
- Kona Ice