THIS EVENT HAS NOT BEEN DECIDED FOR 2021 YET
Independence Day celebrations are a time to celebrate our historical heritage and the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. Traditionally, friends and family gather together for good food and fun, and Spartanburg’s annual Red, White, and Boom provides the perfect entertainment. This local favorite July 4th celebration combines fair foods, family-friendly music, and an impressive fireworks show in a community setting.
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What to Know
Location and Time
Located at 248 E Saint John Street, Barnet Park is a sprawling seven acre urban park in downtown Spartanburg. The gates for Red,White, and Boom open at 5 p.m. but the festivities officially begin at 6 p.m. and end after the fireworks display at 10 p.m.
Parking
Free parking is available in the Saint John Street Parking garage (adjacent to the park and Chapman Cultural Center) and the surrounding area parking lots are usually open, as well. Parking is on a first come basis. Red, White, and Boom is a popular event, so expect crowds.
Admission
Admission to the event is $5 per person, and children 6 and under are free! Tickets can be purchased at the gate.
What to Bring
- Cash $$$ and I.D. – Admission and event vendors accept cash only! Also, you will need a valid identification card if you wish to purchase alcoholic beverages at the event.
- Lawn chairs and blankets – Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets and pick your spot for the musical entertainment and fireworks display.
- Bug Spray – Tis the season for mosquitoes, so bring bug repellent.
What to Expect
- Food – Local vendors offer tasty BBQ, hot dogs and hamburgers, funnel cakes, candy apples, and soft drinks and beer, bottled water, ice cream, cotton candy, snow cones and more!
- Music – Every Red, White, and Boom features a musical performance.
- Fireworks – The evening ends with a lengthy fireworks display by Zambelli Fireworks set to patriotic music. If you have little ones, you may want to bring ear/hearing protection or just be ready to move to the back of the park or outside the gates to lessen the noise intensity. Many children are totally fine with the noise, but if you have a sensory sensitive child, it’s best to be prepared. The good news is that the fireworks display is visible from the surrounding parking areas, top of the parking garage, and sidewalks outside the gates, so you can get farther away without missing the beautiful displays.
- Light Up Paraphernalia – glow necklaces and light up wands are available for sale. Kids love to see them light up as the sun sets.
Happy 4th of July!!!
RELATED: See our list of fireworks near Spartanburg for even more choices on where to celebrate the 4th of July.