The SC Philharmonic and the Columbia Fireflies have announced a partnership to bring the Midlands a full orchestral patriotic concert with a fireworks finale to Segra Park July 3.
Gates will open at 7 pm, music begins at 8:30 pm, with fireworks launching at 9:15 pm.
Tickets are $10 – children 12 and younger are free. People with a valid military ID receive $2 off one ticket.
The SC Philharmonic will perform as a full orchestra on the baseball diamond for the first time. The concert will last one hour, with the fireworks as the grand finale of the independence celebration.
ickets for the event will go on sale June 7, and will be available for purchase at the Fireflies Box Office located at Segra Park, over the phone by calling the Fireflies Box Office at 803-726-4487, or online at FirefliesTickets.com.
”Over the past year, our partnership with our friends at the SC Philharmonic has expanded exponentially,” said Fireflies team President John Katz. “Having the opportunity to celebrate America with a full orchestra and the biggest Fireworks show in Segra Park’s history is something we are all looking forward to.”
“Partners like the Columbia Fireflies and Segra Park have enabled our musicians to continue playing and audiences to keep enjoying live music in our community,” said Rhonda Hunsinger, Executive Director of the SC Philharmonic. “Performing on the baseball diamond has been a dream of the orchestra and we are excited to bring you this experience to celebrate our collective resilience and appreciation.”
The SCU Kids Zone at Segra Park will be open for the event. Concessions, including alcoholic beverages, will be available for purchase. Parking for the event will be $5 and will follow the same parking guidelines that are in place for Fireflies games.
Segra Park is a cashless facility. No cash will be accepted anywhere in the ballpark, including in the parking lots. All major debit and credit cards are accepted at all points of sale at Segra Park. The event will operate under Segra Park’s Clear Bag Policy.
Photo: Columbia Fireflies/SC Philharmonic
