Patriots Point 4th of July Blast

Recognized by the New York Times as “one of the best Fourth of July parties” in the country, the party at Patriots truly is a blast. The food village and beverage garden feature some of the best bars and restaurants in Charleston, while the KidZone offers plenty of fun for the little ones. Live bands entertain until 10 p.m., when the first fireworks are launched from the flight deck of the USS Yorktown.

Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant. Saturday, 4pm-midnight. Free. (843)884-2727, www.patriotspoint.org