Fourth of July will be here before you know it.

As America celebrates its Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, with cookouts, beach days, and, of course, fireworks, there are going to be plentiful celebrations around the SouthCoast.

Communities from around the SouthCoast are offering a plethora of events and activities, for however you and your family and friends would like to celebrate Independence Day.

There will be parades and fireworks, as well as some other ways to mark the Fourth of July, like road races, a carnival, and even a car race and a horse show.

Check out the schedule at heraldnews.com.