Thursday, June 24, 2010

July 4th at Lake Murray

July 4th Celebrations on Lake Murray

Most of the organized celebrations take place this year on Saturday, July 3rd.  The following are annual Lake Murray Independence Day events:

Boat Parade: Saturday, July 3rd app. Noon
Enjoy the patriotic display as locals & visitors decorate their boats in ways that will leave you amazed! Viewable from the park sites at the Lake Murray Dam or by boat!

Patriotic Concert: Saturday, July 3rd at 8:00 p.m.
Dreher Island State Park (between Chapin & Prosperity)
Patriotic music featuring the Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra. Bring a chair or blanket! Picnics are welcome--No Alcohol Permitted! Admission: $2/adults; $1.25/SC Seniors; ages 15 and younger/Free!

GATES WILL CLOSE AT 8PM

Fireworks Display: Saturday, July 3rd at 9:15 p.m.
South Carolina's Largest Fireworks Display from TWO locations on Lake Murray - Spence Island and Dreher Island.  The show is choreographed to a patriotic concert that will air simultaneously on the Citadel Broadcasting Stations: B106.7FM & 98.5FM. Both Park Sites at the Dam will be open until they reach capacity. The walking path on the Dam will also be open. PARKING IS LIMITED, EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS! (Park Admission: $3/car or truck; $2/motorcycles).  Best Viewing For the Fireworks: Either Park Site at the Lake Murray Dam, the walking path on the Dam, from Dreher Island State Park and from the water.  Please exercise caution while boating on this busiest day of the year on Lake Murray!

Frequently Asked Questions - 4th of July Celebration



Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Lake Murray Images: Mel's Animoto Music Video

Mel's Lake Murray Video:


I have put some of my Lake Murray pictures in an Animoto Music Video.  CLICK HERE or view the video below: