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Patriots Point Launches Online Ticket Sales for USS Yorktown’s Flight Deck on July 4

Mayci Rechner May 17, 2022

4th of July Blast 2021

SOLD OUT!

 

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is offering online ticket sales for access to the USS Yorktown’s Flight Deck during the 4th of July Fireworks Blast. The tickets cost $25 and are on sale now. Online orders will be limited to six tickets per person. Those tickets cannot be resold.

The USS Yorktown’s flight deck provides an enhanced fireworks viewing option during the museum’s July 4th celebration. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating. Food and drinks will not be permitted on the flight deck, but local food vendor King of Pops will sell gourmet popsicles. Access to the historic aircraft carrier will open to those with tickets at 7:30 p.m. and close at the conclusion of the fireworks show. Flight deck capacity is limited and tickets are expected to sell out quickly.

“Our goal is to make our visitors’ experience the best it can be,” said Director of Visitor Services Gina Zahran. “By adding an advance ticket option for the Yorktown’s Flight Deck, we hope to make planning easier for families who want to celebrate the holiday at the most patriotic place in South Carolina.”

In addition to the flight deck option on July 4, guests are invited to a free party landside of the historic World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. This will include live music, access to more than a dozen food trucks and a fireworks show above Charleston Harbor after sundown. This event does not require a ticket. Parking at Patriots Point for the day will be $20 per vehicle. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own seating.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will be open for regular museum touring from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on July 4, 2022. The last tickets will be sold at 4 p.m. Parking at the museum is limited. It is recommended visitors arrive early or carpool.

This event is made possible thanks to sponsors Coca-Cola, Salmons Dredging, Stevens Towing, Event Staff Services, USS Yorktown Foundation, and Town of Mount Pleasant.

 

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25 thoughts on “Patriots Point Launches Online Ticket Sales for USS Yorktown’s Flight Deck on July 4

  1. Geneva Brewer Johnston says:

    We are traveling from out of state can we buy tickets for the flight deck firework display on July 4th now are do we have to wait until that day,

    Thank you
    Geneva
    Bryan Texas

    1. Mayci Rechner says:

      Hello Geneva, Flight Deck tickets are now available to purchase online. Please find the link in the article above.

  2. jon garcia says:

    can you buy tickets online

    1. Mayci Rechner says:

      Hello Jon, Flight Deck tickets are now available to purchase online. Please find the link in the article above.

  3. Crystal says:

    How quickly do you guys usually sell out? Will they be available online or only in person?

    1. Mayci Rechner says:

      Hello Crystal, Flight Deck tickets are now available to purchase online. Please find the link in the article above.

  4. Austin says:

    How many tickets can one person buy?

    1. Mayci Rechner says:

      Flight deck tickets are limited to 6 per person.

  5. L Williams says:

    Are the VIP tickets still available? I need 2 one adult and a 1 year old.

    1. Mayci Rechner says:

      Hello, Flight Deck tickets are now available to purchase online. These are not the VIP tickets that have been offered in the past, but an enhanced fireworks viewing spot. Please find the link in the article above.

  6. Kerrin Attig says:

    What time will the fireworks display start?

    1. Mayci Rechner says:

      The fireworks will start after sunset, approximately 9:20 PM.

  7. Karen says:

    We will be visiting Charleston, SC and want to watch the 4th of July Fireworks. Do you have a recommendation where we may rent folding chairs or outside chairs?

    1. Mayci Rechner says:

      Hello Karen, We do not have a recommendation for chair rentals. However, many people who attend the event will use the back of their truck/SUV for seating or bring a picnic blanket if they do not own folding chairs.

  8. Sumit says:

    Do we have free parking for 4th July celebration, I remember when I came in 2019 parking was free under the bridge.

    1. Mayci Rechner says:

      Hi Sumit, That parking lot is owned by the Town of Mount Pleasant, so it will be up to them if they charge for parking at Memorial Waterfront Park. Parking at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, the College of Charleston Athletic Complex, Charleston Battery Stadium, and Omar Shrine Temple will be $20 per vehicle.

  9. Hello! I own a business that is GLUTEN-FREE with vegan and vegetarian options. I don’t have a food truck, I do pop-ups with a tent. But I was wondering the possibility to be there because there are so many people with allergies and in this way we could do together both business for people in needs.
    Thank you so much in advance
    Virginia from Patagonian Queen Gluten Free LLC

    1. Mayci Rechner says:

      Hi Virginia,
      Our food vendor slots for July 4th are already filled, but we would be interested in discussing future opportunities to serve your food at Patriots Point. Please email [email protected] with the details of your business and our food truck manager will be in touch. Thanks!

  10. Jack says:

    Hi! I have a 3 year old baby with me , Do I have to buy Flight Deck ticket for her? Are you selling milk there ? And if not, can I leave the Flight deck and come back with my ticket ? Thank you ao much!

  11. Audrey says:

    Are children under a certain age free for the flight deck? For example lap children under 2 years that don’t require their own seat?

    1. Mayci Rechner says:

      Hi Audrey, Anyone over the age of 1 needs a ticket for the flight deck.

  12. Wayne Chamberlin says:

    Good evening. I just recently returned from a deployment and would like to drive over from Alabama with my wife and daughter for the fireworks show. Are there any flight deck tickets remaining and if not, do you ever get cancellations? Thanks again for your help.

    1. Mayci Rechner says:

      Hello Wayne, We hope to see your family on July 4!
      We are sold out online for flight deck tickets. We will have a *very* limited number available at the ticket window starting at 9 AM on July 4th. These will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
      If you are unable to get flight deck passes, you are still able to see the fireworks from our landside party. This is free to attend and does not require a ticket.

  13. Michelle Sanchez says:

    On line tickets are sold out. Anyway to buy them at the location? Anything special for Veterans?

    1. Mayci Rechner says:

      Hi Michelle, We offer a veteran discount on museum admission tickets, but not on the flight deck passes. We will have a *very* limited amount of flight deck tickets available at the ticket window on July 4th. These will go on sale at 9 AM and be first come, first served.

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