Rock Hill's fireworks are part of Red, White & Boom in Old Town on July 4: free, 4 to 9 p.m., with Main Street closed. 2027 details are not out yet.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year. Old Town Rock Hill has not posted details for July 4, 2027, yet, so this guide describes the last event page it published in full, for July 4, 2025, from an archived copy of the Red, White & Boom page. Check Old Town events for the 2027 plans.

Rock Hill’s Fourth of July fireworks are the finale of Red, White & Boom, a free street festival in Old Town, the historic downtown, presented by Coca-Cola and listed among the city’s Old Town events on Visit Rock Hill. It has run for years: Visit Rock Hill billed the 2015 edition as the 13th annual.

Who to call

  • Event questions: Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism, through the city’s events page
  • Police non-emergency on the night: Rock Hill Police Department, through the city’s police page
  • Emergencies: 911

What happened at the 2025 festival

What When Where
Festival Friday, July 4, 2025, 4 to 9 p.m. Main Street, Old Town
Slippery Stairs contest 6 p.m. Wells Fargo parking lot
Fireworks About 8:45 p.m. Old Town

Admission was free. The 2025 page listed:

  • Face painting, food trucks and Old Town restaurants
  • A water play area with water slides, foam and water games on Hampton Street
  • Live music from Fiftywatt Freight Train and Clay Page

Road closures

In 2025 Main Street was closed from Dave Lyle Boulevard to Fountain Park, and Caldwell and Hampton streets were closed. Watch for the 2027 closure list, and check our road construction and closures guide the week before.

Parking

Organizers pointed drivers to:

  • Black Street and White Street
  • The Elizabeth Lane parking deck
  • The Black Street deck
  • The Hampton Street lot
  • City Hall, 155 Johnston St.

They asked people not to park in undesignated areas or in private lots and driveways. See our getting around guide for downtown parking rules.

Good to know

  • No pets. Organizers say Red, White & Boom is not a pet-friendly event.
  • Heat. It is an outdoor event in July, from late afternoon to dark. Bring water.
  • Fireworks at home. Check the city’s rules before setting off your own; questions go to the Rock Hill Fire Department through the city’s fire department page.

What this means for you

  • Plan for July 4 downtown, with the show near dark.
  • Park in a public deck or lot, not a private driveway.
  • Leave the dog at home.

More: things to do in Rock Hill this month and parks and trails.

Frequently asked questions

Does Rock Hill have fireworks on the Fourth of July?

Yes. The fireworks are part of Red, White & Boom, Old Town Rock Hill’s free July 4 street festival downtown. In 2025 it ran 4 to 9 p.m., with fireworks around 8:45 p.m.

Where do you park for Red, White & Boom in Rock Hill?

In 2025 organizers pointed drivers to Black Street, White Street, the Elizabeth Lane parking deck, the Black Street deck, the Hampton Street lot and City Hall, and asked people not to park in private lots or driveways.

What roads close for the Rock Hill Fourth of July festival?

In 2025 Main Street was closed from Dave Lyle Boulevard to Fountain Park, along with Caldwell and Hampton streets.

Can I bring my dog to Red, White & Boom?

No. Organizers say it is not a pet-friendly event.