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Photostory: Light up with night sky in Columbia County at BOOM! in the Park

Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Photo by Charlie Moore

Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Photo by Charlie Moore

Date: July 06, 2025
By Stephanie Hill

Columbia County didn’t let some storms ruin the Independence Day celebration as hundreds came out for the annual BOOM! in the Park celebration at Evans Towne Center Park on Friday. The event featured a variety of food vendors, music by duo Maddie and Tae and by Bryce Leatherwood, winner of The Voice. The night end with a fireworks display.

Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Crowds enjoyed celebrating the Fourth of July at BOOM! in the Park. Photo by Charlie Moore
Crowds enjoyed celebrating the Fourth of July at BOOM! in the Park. Photo by Charlie Moore
Crowds enjoyed celebrating the Fourth of July at BOOM! in the Park. Photo by Charlie Moore
Crowds enjoyed celebrating the Fourth of July at BOOM! in the Park. Photo by Charlie Moore
Crowds enjoyed celebrating the Fourth of July at BOOM! in the Park. Photo by Charlie Moore
Crowds enjoyed celebrating the Fourth of July at BOOM! in the Park. Photo by Charlie Moore
The Voice winner Bryce Leatherwood performed at BOOM! in the Park. Photo by Charlie Moore
Music duo Maddie and Tae performed at BOOM! in the Park. Photo by Charlie Moore
Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Photo by Charlie Moore
Fireworks lit up the night sky at BOOM! in the Park. Photo by Charlie Moore

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The Author

Stephanie Hill has been a journalist for over 10 years. She is a graduate of Greenbrier High School, graduated from Augusta University with a degree in journalism, and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Masters in Mass Communication. She has previously worked at The Panola Watchman in Carthage, Texas, The White County News in Cleveland, Georgia, and The Aiken Standard in Aiken, S.C. She has experience covering cities, education, crime, and lifestyle reporting. She covers Columbia County government and the cities of Harlem and Grovetown. She has won multiple awards for her writing and photos.

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