Independence Day Celebrations in Laurens County
June 30, 2021
You don’t have to go far in Laurens County to find some great patriotic celebrations including parades, barbeque and of course, fireworks.
The celebrations will start on Friday and go through Monday. Here what we know is happening.
Friday, July 2nd:
Mountville’s 136th Annual Parade and BBQ sale – the parade is one of the best to experience and must if you’ve never been. The Mountville volunteer fire department will be selling hot dog plates at 5 pm and the parade will start at 7 pm.- Music and Fireworks on the lake – Connect Lake Greenwood is presenting “lights on the lake.” The event will include the Jake Bartley Band at Camp Fellowship at 7 pm. And fireworks will start at 9:30 pm. Any changes due to weather will be posted on the Connect Lake Greenwood Facebook page. The gates open for land attendance at 5 pm and parking is $5 per car. Vendors will also be on site.
Saturday, July 3rd:
- The City of Laurens recently announced their new show “Laurens Lights the Night” projection light show. Laurens’ new light show will be projected onto the iconic building which has become synonymous with Laurens County itself, the Historic Courthouse located in the center of the Laurens Public Square. The public is invited to gather on the north side of the Public Square to view the show and the live music performance by “Steel Toe Stiletto,” an Upstate favorite. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. In addition to the music performance and light show, the event will feature a salute to the US Armed Forces, recognition of a local veterans, and a DJ who will entertain the crowd and anyone who wants to stick around and dance after the show. The new light show itself is set to begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 4th:
- The town of Gray Court will present their fireworks display on Sunday beginning at dusk in the Gray Court Community Park on Highway 101 South.
Monday, July 5th:
In case you missed the Mountville parade on Friday you’ve got one more chance to experience small town America at its finest. The College View community in Clinton will hold their 21st Annual Hickory Street Independence Day Parade on Monday morning. The parade starts at 11 am. in the 300 block of Hickory Street, so head that way and enjoy!
Happy Independence Day! Enjoy and be safe.
