Plenty of Independence Day celebrations to enjoy today

The Fourth of July is upon us, and there are plenty of places in Columbia and beyond offering Independence Day celebrations.

Whether you want to take in a baseball game with fireworks, catch a parade or listen to some patriotic music, Go Columbia has you covered.

DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA

Columbia Fireflies fireworks

Is there anything more American than baseball? Cheer on the Columbia Fireflies against the Charleston Riverdogs, then stay for fireworks. Bring the family for a special “Family Feast” package that includes a buffet and a post-game running of the bases.

7:05 p.m. Monday, July 4. (803) 726-4487 or www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t3705

LEXINGTON

Lexington County Peach Festival

The Peach Festival is back for its 58th year with food, entertainment, a parade and fireworks. Enter the peach recipe contest, drool over antique cars and chow down on all things peach including cobblers, pies, slushies, sundaes and ice cream.

9 a.m.-11p.m. Monday, July 4 at the Gilbert Community Park on Rikard Circle in Gilbert. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. on Hampton Street and fireworks begin at 10 p.m. in the field behind Gilbert Primary School. Free. www.lexingtoncountypeachfestival.com

Lexington County Blowfish fireworks

The Blowfish will have Independence Day fireworks tonight.

474 Ballpark Road, Lexington. $6-$9. www.goblowfishbaseball.com

This story was originally published July 4, 2016 at 10:04 AM with the headline "Plenty of Independence Day celebrations to enjoy today."