Dancing on the Cooper returns to the Mount Pleasant Pier April 24

On select Fridays this spring and summer

Charleston County Parks’ live music series on the Mount Pleasant Pier, Dancing on the Cooper, is back on select Friday evenings! The season’s first Dancing on the Cooper will be on April 24, featuring lively salsa and jazz performed by Gino Castillo & the Latin Cowboys.

Dancing on the Cooper opens at 7 p.m. and live music will play until 10 p.m. Featuring great music from a different local band each month, coupled with stunning views of Charleston and lots of fun, Dancing on the Cooper is a great way to kick off the weekend on select Fridays this spring and summer. Guests will enjoy dancing to a variety of musical genres throughout the season, including beach/shag, funk/soul, rock, salsa, jazz, and hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and today.

This year’s musical lineup is:

• April 24 – Gino Castillo & the Latin Cowboys – salsa and jazz
• May 15 – Vinyl Daze – classic oldies, beach music, and a variety of rock ‘n roll hits
• June 12 – Shem Creek Boogie Band – classic oldies and beach music
• July 24 – Tommy & the Chucktown Players – an eclectic fusion of soul, rock, and funk, ranging from the Motown movement of the ‘60s to the classic rock era of the ‘80s, and even today’s greatest hits.
• Sept. 11 – Cooper River Band – a variety dance band playing the hits from the ‘70s through today

Tickets to Dancing on the Cooper are $10 per person in advance and can be purchased by visiting CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link). Events are expected to sell out, so advance purchase is recommended. If not sold out, tickets can be purchased on site at the event for $15 per person (credit card only).

Beverages will be available for purchase on site at the event. Food and snacks will be available for purchase at the River Watch Café and Gift Shop, which is located at the entrance to the pier. Outside food, alcohol and coolers will not be allowed. Pets are not permitted on the pier.

Seating is limited, so guests are encouraged to bring chairs. Chairs are not permitted within the dance area.

The Mount Pleasant Pier is located at 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd. Part of the Memorial Waterfront Park complex, the 1250-foot long Mount Pleasant Pier stretches out into Charleston Harbor under the foot of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge. Free parking is limited and first-come-first-served at the Mount Pleasant Pier, so carpooling or ridesharing is recommended. There is a private parking garage available in nearby Ferry Wharf for an additional fee.

Dancing on the Cooper is hosted by your Charleston County Parks. For more information on Dancing on the Cooper, call 843-795-4386 or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link).

Managed by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC), the Mount Pleasant Pier is located at 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd. The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes six regional parks, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a skate park, a historic plantation site, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. CCPRC also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and much more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386 or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.