This Heritage Park 4th of July Celebration Has a FREE Concert and Fireworks: Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest

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If you are planning to celebrate America’s 250th with family and fireworks, then this Heritage Park 4th of July celebration is where to go! The city hosts its annual Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest at Heritage Park for their 4th of July celebration on Friday, July 3rd, 2026!

Fireworks in Simpsonville, SC for Simply Freedom Fest.

For 2026, the city of Simpsonville will be hosting a free concert with performances by Parmalee, Edwin McCain, and DJ Shay in celebration of the 4th of July in addition to the spectacular fireworks! Simpsonville, SC looking forward to celebrating Independence Day with you!

The Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest will begin at 5:30 pm with live music and conclude with fireworks.

Heritage Park 4th of July Celebration (Fireworks: Simpsonville, SC)

If you love a spectacular display of fireworks, Simpsonville, SC will be one of the biggest displays in the Upstate! The Independence Day Celebration is being held at the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park. The event proceeds 4th of July on Friday, July 3rd, 2026 at 6 pm (gates open at 5:30 pm). Included in the festivities is a spectacular concert. There will also be post-concert fireworks. Entrance to the event and parking are FREE. 

Information about 2026’s Schedule and Rules:

  • The show starts at 6:00 PM
  • Performances by Parmalee, Edwin McCain, and DJ Shay
  • Admission is completely FREE
  • Fireworks will follow at approximately 9:30
  • Blankets and chairs are welcome
  • No outside food or drink is allowed (there will be food and drink vendors on-site)
  • Firearms and tents are also not allowed at the event

What We Recommend:

Be sure to arrive early if you need parking that is close to the entrance.

Bring noise-canceling headphones for children; fireworks can be loud.

Glow sticks are a great way to keep kids entertained. Your kids will also love running around the large, grassy space, so lay out a blanket and enjoy the music and fireworks!

Bring the whole family for an evening full of music and a fireworks spectacular.

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Bethany Winston
About the Author
Bethany Winston is the owner and editor-in-chief of Kidding Around Greenville & Kidding Around Spartanburg. She enjoys exploring parks, discovering local events, and meeting the people who make Greenville an amazing place to live. You can contact her directly at bethany@kiddingaroundgreenville.com.

4 Responses

  1. Joe says:

    Your article says July 1st, then Saturday July 2nd, but the real event is on SUNDAY July 2nd.

  2. Nicole says:

    Is this still happening with the rain??