What are the event hours?

Float-a-Palooza runs daily from 12 PM–6 PM; the Landing opens at 8 AM and remains open until 8 PM.

How much do tickets cost?

Lake Day Pass is $10, Float Ready Pass with tube rental is $15, Chill & Float is $20; discounted kids' tickets are available.

Are rentals available?

Yes—kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, and tube rentals are available separately; tube rental is included with the Float Ready Pass.

Is the event family-friendly?

Yes. The event is family- and pet-friendly, but children must be supervised and all water participants must sign a waiver.

On-site parking is available but may fill on holiday weekends—carpooling or ride-share from Greenville is recommended.

Pets are welcome but should be leashed and kept off busy docks for their safety.

Float-a-Palooza at Saluda Lake Landing: Fourth of July Lake Party Near Greenville

Adventure Brief

Spend the Fourth on the water at Saluda Lake Landing’s three-day Float-a-Palooza. Tubes, a lakeside café, DJ Robb, and affordable ticket tiers make this less-than-15-minute escape from Downtown Greenville a perfect summer holiday plan.

6 hours (12:00–18:00)

easy

From $11.60

Saluda Lake Landing, Greenville, South Carolina, becomes a summer amphitheater of sun, water, and music each Independence Day weekend. Independence Day Float-a-Palooza runs July 3–5 from 12 PM–6 PM, transforming the lake’s sheltered cove into a slow-moving parade of tubes, laughter, and DJ beats. Here the shoreline is low and grassy, flanked by mixed pines and oaks, and the water sits calm in this arm of Saluda Lake—an accessible freshwater reservoir less than 15 minutes from Downtown Greenville. The scene is simple and immediate: people drifting across the cove, a café window serving chilled drinks and frozen treats, a temporary check-in tent where waivers are signed, and DJ Robb from Unity Spin keeping energy high with a balanced mix that suits families and float-party crowds alike. The event offers tiered admission—Lake Day Pass, Float Ready Pass with tube rental, and Chill & Float with a specialty drink—so visitors can tailor the day from relaxed lounging to all-day social floating. Kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, and other rentals are available for those who want to explore beyond the float zone. What makes Float-a-Palooza special is the way it fits between town and wild: this is an urban-proximate lake escape where the cove’s low-profile shoreline, scattered docks, and tree-lined backdrop provide an intimate, contained place to swim, paddle, and people-watch without the long drive of a state park. Salt-free freshwater, warm summer air, and the steady thump of a speaker create the holiday weekend’s soundtrack. Families appreciate the supervised feel—children must be watched by guardians, waivers are required, and the Landing’s café and facilities let you turn a float into a full-day outing. Practical notes: arrive early to secure parking and rentals; the property opens at 8 AM and remains open until 8 PM, so plan pre- or post-event paddling. Bring sunscreen, water, and a personal tube if you prefer your own float. The Landing is pet-friendly, but animals should be kept leashed and off busy docks for safety. Float-a-Palooza is equal parts community block party and lake day—a rare chance to spend the Fourth on the water, with music, good food, and the easy, small-lake charm of Saluda Lake Landing. Tickets are affordable—Lake Day Passes start at $10, Float Ready Passes with tube rental are $15, and Chill & Float options that include a specialty drink run $20; kids' passes are discounted. The Landing handles large holiday crowds (group size up to 300 during the event), so expect a busy atmosphere and limited on-site parking—carpooling or ride-share from Greenville helps. Bring a dry bag for phones, footwear for rocky shorelines, and cash for café purchases. If you want quieter water, reserve a paddlecraft and explore the lake’s quieter fingers away from main float zone.