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Fireworks blasted from the deck of the USS Yorktown |
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Patriots Point to host the 13th Annual Fourth of July Blast
CHARLESTON, SC –To generate patriotism and pride in the community, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum and the Town of Mount Pleasant will host the 13th Annual Fourth of July Blast.
This year’s festival will be held landside at Patriots Point from 4 PM to Midnight. Those attending will experience an action-packed evening with live music on two stages; a ‘Kidz Zone’ play area featuring eight attractions, including an 83-foot inflatable replica of an aircraft carrier; a 40-foot giant Ferris wheel; a food village and beverage garden and much more.
For those wishing to see and hear heroic stories of patriotism, honor, and valor admission to the USS YORKTOWN will be only $5 after 5 PM (for those over the age of 5). Volunteer veterans from the WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq Wars will be present to share their tales of honor and triumph.
To cap the night off, the spectacular fireworks show will begin at 10:05 PM out over the Charleston Harbor. Set to songs of liberty, the show promises to live up to its reputation as one of the ‘Top 5 Independence Day Celebrations’ as recognized by The New York Times.
As always the festival is offered to the public with free admission and free parking. Patrons are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets but personal coolers and pets are not allowed.
New this year, Patriots Point is asking attendees to help give back to the community by participating in the Piggly Wiggly canned food drive. Everyone is asked to bring a Pig-brand canned good to help benefit local charities such as the Lowcountry Food Bank, East Cooper Community Outreach and the Good Neighbor Center.
Additionally new, this year’s Fourth of July Blast will honor a very special Unit stationed in Iraq. Festival attendees will have the opportunity to record personal messages that will be sent over to the in a special Independence Day care package. To see the video messages live on July 4th, log onto www.counton2.com.
“Independence Day is a time for us to look beyond the everyday and consider the incredible hardships and courage that American service personnel, past and present, and their families, endure in order for this country to be free,” says Interim Executive Director Dick Trammell. “Freedom is not free and Patriots Point lives and breathes the stories of the glory and triumph that have made this country great.”
“We look forward to this event each year,” says Trammell, “It’s such a great way to bring the community and visitors together.” Patriots Point and the Town of Mount Pleasant hope to reach higher attendance numbers than last year (which topped over 27,500 in both visitors and locals). Trammell notes that, “If a family is hoping to save a little this summer, this is a great way to vacation in your own backyard.”
This year’s festival is sponsored and supported by Piggly Wiggly Carolina, Iacofano’s Italian Bar & Grill, Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Jack Tankersley’s State Farm Insurance, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Clear Channel Radio, Moultrie News, All That’s Good Italian Ice, Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, and Royall Ace Hardware.
Note: Photos available.
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