On the eve of the Fourth of July, colors of fireworks explosions burst in the air over Lake Hartwell.
The “Light the Lake” event, with spectators watching from their lawn chairs, blankets, on a tailgate, or even from inside the car, provided excitement and cheers. The event was sponsored by Clemson University and the City of Clemson.
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“This is my first time sitting and chilling,” said Dan Evjen of Easley, with his son Dan, Jr. and Lex Evjen. “I usually host a fireworks party.”
The three came early to pick a place with their fold-up chairs, watching many boats also file into position. “It’s going to be a good time,” he predicted 90 minutes before the show started.
Barbara Pilgrim of Easley came to Clemson for the July 3 fireworks for a change. “I usually go to Easley, but theirs is tomorrow, so we came here.”