Sitting on a closely mowed green fairway just off the beach on Seabrook Island, SC, the party is underway. People dance to the music of a live rock band or gather in small groups on lawn chairs, drinking, eating, and playing cornhole. As the sun sets, the scene feels like a joyful prelude to the main event: fireworks.
Fourth of July fireworks are an annual tradition here—just like everywhere else—but the Big Bang celebration comes a day early. It’s kind of like celebrating Christmas on Christmas Eve.
There’s a shared joy in our common purpose: freedom, independence, and patriotism. No hint—none whatsoever—of the political divide that so often grips America.
As the first boom echoes and the sky bursts with colorful plumes, the crowd erupts in oohs, ahhs, and cheers. And it stays that way until the grand finale 25 minutes later.
People head home happy, content, and, for a while, united.
If only every day could feel like this.
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