Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.
America is turning 250, and there’s no better place to celebrate than right here on Elizabeth City’s beautiful waterfront. From fireworks lighting up the sky to live music, family-friendly events, baseball, art, and community gatherings, this week is packed with opportunities to make memories with friends and family.
Whether you’re a local looking for holiday fun or a visitor planning a getaway, the waterfront is the place to be. Grab a lawn chair, enjoy the river views, explore downtown, and join us as we celebrate our nation’s birthday in true harbor-town style. The red, white, and boom starts here!
Bring a taste of the islands to your next meal at Bistro Tropical! Located on Elizabeth City’s waterfront, this vibrant spot serves up fresh Caribbean-inspired seafood, flavorful seafood boils, delicious brunch favorites, and tropical cocktails—all with beautiful dockside views of the Pasquotank River.
Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, dinner, or a relaxing waterfront brunch, Bistro Tropical delivers a little slice of the Caribbean right here in downtown.
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SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Charleston Harbor Marina, would be a great place to dock your boat while you are visiting Charleston and to watch these fireworks. Charleston Harbor Marina sits on the Mount Pleasant side of Charleston Harbor, hard by Patriots Point between Horse Reach’s flashing buoys #34 and #36.
Good afternoon Charleston HSC,
Please find attached the MSIB 10-26 for the SC250 Fireworks Safety Zone. The event information is as follows:
Charleston SC250 will host a fireworks display on Saturday, July 4, 2026, over the Charleston Harbor, SC. A safety zone, encompassing a 1000-foot radius surrounding the fireworks barge will be enforced while the barge is in transit through the Charleston Harbor and from 7:00 p.m. on July 4, 2026, to 12:00 a.m. on July 5, 2026, while the fireworks are being launched adjacent to Waterfront Park.
During the enforcement period listed above, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the designated area unless authorized by the COTP Charleston or a designated representative.
Waterway users are reminded to use caution while transiting Charleston Harbor, remaining mindful of dredging operations, commercial vessel traffic, and higher than normal recreational vessel traffic during this holiday weekend.
For questions or concerns regarding this MSIB, please contact the Sector Charleston 24-hour Command Center at (833) 453-1261.
Very respectfully,
LT Nicholas Jones WWM Division Chief USCG Sector Charleston Nicholas.J.Jones@uscg.mil O: 843-740-3184 C: 843-323-7761
SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Charleston Harbor Marina, would be a great place to dock your boat to watch the Patriots Point fireworks. Charleston Harbor Marina sits on the Mount Pleasant side of Charleston Harbor, hard by Patriots Point between Horse Reach’s flashing buoys #34 and #36.
Good afternoon Charleston HSC,
Please find attached MSIB 09-26 for the North Charleston and Patriots Point Fireworks Events. The event details are as follows:
North Charleston Fireworks – On July 4, 2026 (or a rain date of July 5), from 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. all waters within a 100-yard radius of the barge, from which fireworks will be launched on the Cooper River near River Front Park in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Patriots Point Fireworks – On July 4, 2026 (or a rain date of July 5), from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. all waters within a 500-yard radius of the barge, from which fireworks will be launched on the Cooper River near the USS YORKTOWN in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
These safety zones are necessary to protect vessels, spectators, and the general public during the events. During the enforcement periods listed above, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the designated area unless authorized by the COTP Charleston or a designated representative.
Waterway users are reminded to use caution while transiting Charleston Harbor, remaining mindful of dredging operations, commercial vessel traffic, and higher than normal recreational vessel traffic during this extended holiday weekend.
For questions or concerns regarding this MSIB, please contact the Sector Charleston 24-hour Command Center at (833) 453-1261.
Very respectfully,
LT Nicholas Jones WWM Division Chief USCG Sector Charleston Nicholas.J.Jones@uscg.mil O: 843-740-3184 C: 843-323-7761
SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Charleston Harbor Marina, would be a great place to dock you boat to watch this Drone Show. Charleston Harbor Marina sits on the Mount Pleasant side of Charleston Harbor, hard by Patriots Point between Horse Reach’s flashing buoys #34 and #36.
Please find attached the Marine Safety Information Bulletin for the upcoming SKYWORX Drone Show. Charleston SC250 will host a drone show on June 26 and June 27, 2026. A safety zone, encompassing a 400’ by 700’ area around the drone show box will be enforced for the duration of the show, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on June 26th and from 9:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on June 27th.
During the enforcement period listed above, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the designated area unless authorized by the COTP Charleston or a designated representative.
Waterway users are reminded to use caution while transiting Charleston Harbor, remaining mindful of dredging operations, commercial vessel traffic, and higher than normal recreational vessel traffic during this holiday weekend.
For questions or concerns regarding this MSIB, please contact the Sector Charleston 24-hour Command Center at (833) 453-1261.
Very respectfully,
LT Nicholas Jones WWM Division Chief USCG Sector Charleston Nicholas.J.Jones@uscg.mil O: 843-740-3184 C: 843-323-7761
Thanks to Chris Carroll of Harborwalk Marina for this information regarding the dredging of Georgetown Harbor.
Harborwalk Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is only a boardwalk stroll away from Georgetown’s Historic District for history, entertainment, great food, and shopping. Harborwalk Marina is the third marina on your starboard side as you enter the very protected waters of Georgetown.
Equipment Arriving for Georgetown Harbor Dredging
Scott Harper/GAB News•
23 hours ago
Expect to see dredging equipment start to arrive in the Georgetown Harbor by the end of the week as preparations get underway for the long awaited dredging project to begin.The goal of the project – the first of its kind in nearly two decades – is to restore the harbor to a depth of 12 feet.
Sonja Carter, Army Corps of Engineers project manager, addressed Georgetown County Council Tuesday night. She said the dredging is needed so recreational and commercial vessels can get to the downtown area. She said the areas to be dredged will be along the Harborwalk and the steel mill channel.It is also needed as the redevelopment of the port and the steel mill properties takes place.Carter said a total of 560,000 cubic yards of material is expected to be removed during the project, which is expected to begin in mid-July and end by the end of August or early September. “We expect it to take 6-8 weeks and then we will be out of your harbor,” she said. She said the dredging will take place around the clock. “You will hear noise and see the equipment,” she said, adding the channel is expected to be passable for boats during the entire project. Carter said a study conducted showed there will be no significant impact to the environment as a result of the project. “All environmental compliance will be followed,” Carter said. The Army Corps has not maintained the harbor dredging since 2008. That has resulted in sediment buildup reducing the depth of the channel to around 2 feet in many areas. Congress appropriated $6.5 million in 2024 for the harbor restoration project.
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