The summer months bring plenty to do around Lexington County, especially during Independence Day. 

Here are some events to put on your calendars celebrating America’s 250th Independence Day. 

250th Independence Day Celebration in Lexington, July 3

Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater in downtown will host a 250th Independence Day celebration featuring the Lexington Community Band and more the day before the Fourth of July. Food, drinks, games and more will be available starting at 6 p.m. The band will perform at 7 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at 9:20 p.m.

Lexington County Peach Festival, July 4

The Lexington County Peach Festival is on July 4 at Gilbert Community Park in Gilbert. This is an all-day event featuring a parade, live music, fireworks and more. The Peach Parade is at 9:30 a.m.; it begins at Hampton Street, goes down Main Street then ends near Gilbert Middle School. Roads will close at 9 a.m. in preparation, and the parade is expected to last about an hour. Live music will be played from noon until 9 p.m. the firework finale will begin at 9:15 p.m. The fireworks are expected to be visible from the open fields at Gilbert Community Park, Gilbert Middle School and Gilbert Elementary School. The Lexington County Peach Festival is free to attend. 

Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration 2026, July 4

The best place to view fireworks from is a boat, according to Capital City/Lake Murray Country, the host of Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration on July 4. The event will feature two firework shows from 9:30 to 10 p.m., one from Spence Island and one from Dreher Island on Lake Murray. “Spectators are encouraged to experience the fireworks by boat for the full Lake Murray experience, but several land-based viewing opportunities will also be available,” according to the event listing. Land spots to watch from include Dreher Island State Park, Pine Island State Park and Lake Murray Public Park on the Irmo or Lexington sides. Visit lakemurraycountry.com/event/lake-murrays-independence-day-celebration/ to learn about admission, parking fees and more. You can book parking in advance. “The fireworks display will once again be synchronized to a patriotic concert airing live on 93.1 The Lake through Midlands Media Group,” according to the event listing. “Attendees are encouraged to listen through a traditional FM radio, as online streaming may experience delays that could impact synchronization with the fireworks show.”