An evening celebrating 250 years of American independence along the Intracoastal Waterway in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Thousands gathered at Barefoot Landing on July 4, 2026, to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an evening of music, community, and fireworks over the Intracoastal Waterway.

This Story preserves the evening through photographs and a complete video presentation so it can be enjoyed long after the final fireworks faded from the sky.