When it's time to celebrate our stars and stripes, the Charlotte area offers something for everyone, no matter where you are in town! Whether you're in Uptown, Rock Hill, Monroe, or even Belmont, explore this comprehensive list of 4th of July activities for the whole family organized by date.
Indian Land Fireworks Extravaganza
June 28, 2024
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.)
Indian Land Middle School, 8063 River Road, Indian Land, SC
Enjoy food and music.
FREE
Bessemer City Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Independence Day Celebration
June 28th, 2024
6 PM
Bessemer Park
The Sounds of Summer Concert Series includes a special Independence Day concert followed by fireworks.
FREE
Cramerton, NC Independence Day Celebration
June 29th, 2024
6 pm to 9 pm
Enjoy live music along the riverfront at the Centennial Center.
Fireworks at 9 pm.
FREE
Troutman Independence Day Parade 2024
June 29, 2024
Parade starts at 11 am.
Enjoy a small-town parade to celebrate our nation’s independence. The parade should include about 150 different units including music, floats, marching bands, military vehicles, re-enactment groups and lots more!
FREE
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Village Park
June 29th, 2024
7 p.m. Concert with fireworks to follow
This Kannapolis celebration at Village Park is totally free and includes the CSO concert followed by fireworks. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on.
FREE
Charlotte Symphony: Celebrate America
June 30th, 2024
8:15 pm
Patriotic music followed by fireworks at Symphony Park. This is a ticketed event, and tickets are on sale now.
Tickets are free for kids 12 and under, $5-$7 for teens, and $18-$25 for adults. Purchase in advance for the best price.
Optimist Hall July 4th Celebrations
Saturday, July 1, 7-10 p.m.: LIQUID PLEASURE CONCERT
Sunday, July 2, 1p.m.: The Jolly Lollies - Join us for a festive day of family fun from 12-3pm complete with face painters, balloon animal twisters.and a LIVE performance from @thejollylollies at 1 p.m.
FREE
Downtown Pineville 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 1
4 - 8 p.m.
The celebration includes live music, food trucks, an artisan market and FREE face painting
FREE
Field of Flags
July 2-5, 2024
View 600 flags honoring service members at Lowes YMCA in Mooresville, NC
July 3 at 6 pm, celebrate with food trucks, features live music, military vehicles, and fireworks.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Cook Out Summer Shoot Out
July 2nd, 2024 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Racing, games, giveaways, and one of Charlotte’s most popular fireworks displays!
Kids 12 and under get in free. Tickets are $10 for adults.
Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration
July 3rd, 2024
12 pm to 9:30 pm
Music and Fireworks, plus food vendors at Iron Works Park.
FREE
Cherryville, NC Fireworks
July 3rd, 2024
6 to 10 pm
Rudisill Stadium, Cherryville
Food and fun, with live music. Fireworks begin at 10 pm.
FREE
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Games with Fireworks
July 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2024
Celebrate Independence Day at the Atrium Health Ballpark. The Cannon Ballers take on the Fayetteville Woodpeckers with patriotic fireworks following the games.
Tickets start at $20
Carowinds Celebrate America Fireworks Show
July 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2024
Guests at Carowinds will enjoy a fireworks show with a patriotic soundtrack. The best viewing spots should be the Carolina Boardwalk, County Fair, and Celebration Plaza-areas.
Tickets begin at $39.99 (after 4PM ticket prices are $37.99)
Harrisburg, NC July 4th Celebration
July 3rd and 4th, 2024
Fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 pm.
Harrisburg Park
Fireworks BOTH nights, amusements, and live music.
FREE
Town of Matthews Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Spectacular
July 3rd and 4th, 2024
July 3rd: Fireworks launch at 9:30 pm from the Matthews SportsPlex. Enter via Brigman Road and view the fireworks from your vehicle’s parking space.
July 4th: Stumptown Park in Matthews, NC from 5 pm to 9 pm: enjoy food trucks, kids’ activities, and live music. Zac Brown Tribute Band plays from 6 pm to 9 pm.
FREE
National Whitewater Center 4th of July
July 3rd and 4th, 2024
The two-day event includes lots of live music and yoga sessions, and you can enjoy the beautiful grounds and trails. Plus, purchase an activity pass to participate in Night Ops and all the activities the center offers.
Parking: $5 entry is FREE
SkyShow: Charlotte Knights
July 4th, 2024
Game starts at 6:05, fireworks to follow
Following the Charlotte Knights game on the 4th, enjoy one of the largest fireworks displays.
Tickets start at $50
Charlotte Museum of History’s Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC
FREE
Kings Mountain Fireworks
July 4th, 2024
6 pm to 10 pm
Enjoy the biggest fireworks show between Asheville and Charlotte at the Deal Park Walking Track.
FREE
Monroe, NC Fireworks: Belk-Tonawanda Park
July 4th, 2024
7 pm to 10 pm (Fireworks at sundown)
FREE
Town of Davidson Independence Day
July 4th, 2024
6 p.m.
While there are no fireworks, this event includes a small town stroll (parade) and a concert on the green.
FREE
City of Gastonia 4th of July Celebrations
July 4th, 2024
5 pm to 9:30 pm
In Downtown Gastonia there will be food trucks and free amusements for kids, a beer garden, vendors, and live entertainment.
Fireworks happen at 9:30 pm.
FREE
Rock Hill 4th of July Celebration
July 4th, 2024
12 pm to 7 pm
City of Rock Hill Amphitheater (new location for 2024! 144 Black Street East, Rock Hill)
Enjoy inflatables, rides, and kids’ activities, plus food trucks, live music, and more. While this event does not include fireworks, they host a Confetti Celebration to conclude the party.
FREE
City of York’s 4th of July Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2024
6:30 to 10 p.m.
York Middle School, 1010 Devinney Road, York, SC
Live music and a fireworks show
FREE
Red, White and Belmont
July 4th, 2024
6 pm to 10 pm
Upperfield of Stowe Park
Food Trucks and a beverage station plus a DJ beginning at 6 pm and live band from 7 pm to 10 pm.
Fireworks follow at 10 pm.
FREE
Indian Trail, NC Parade
July 4th, 2024
11:30 am parade start time
Indian Trail Road
Wear red, white & blue and enjoy this parade of patriotic floats, walkers, and more!
FREE
Stars & Stripes on Main Parade Downtown Mooresville, NC
July 4th, 2024
10 am parade start time
Main Street-Downtown Mooresville, NC
Wear red, white & blue, and cheer for your favorite patriotic float in downtown Mooresville, NC.
FREE
Lincolnton, NC Fourth of July Celebration
July 4th, 2024
6:30 pm- 9:30 pm
Downtown Lincolnton, NC
Enjoy a kid’s spray zone, a Fourth of July parade, and a fireworks show starting at 9:30 pm.
FREE
Tega Cay, SC Fourth of July All-American Celebration
July 4th, 2024- July 6th, 2024
Tega Cay, SC
Three days of family fun including a parade, waterski show, concert and fireworks!
July 4th– The parade starts at Tega Cay Elementary School at 9 followed by a fish fry starting at 4 pm, then fireworks at 9:30 pm. Fish fry is $17 for adults and $10 for children ten and under). The parade is free.
July 5th-Water Ski show, paddle board & boat parade start at 5 pm at Windjammer Park.
FREE event.
July 6th-The Uncle Sam Jam Concert at Runde Park is from 6 pm to 10 pm. Laura Vinson, a North Carolina native, is performing. Bring chairs, blankets, and your family. There will be a FREE kids zone as well as a beer truck and food trucks to purchase from.
Baxter Village’s July 4th Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2024
9:30 a.m. (meet at 8:45 in parking lot behind Killington's Restaurant to join parade)
Baxter Village, Market Street, Fort Mill, SC
FREE
To view the parade, line the route in Baxter Village Town Center, from Killington’s and seven blocks south on Market Street to Sutton Road. No registration is required to participate in the parade.
Lake Wylie Fireworks
July 4th, 2024 at dusk
View the fireworks from some of these awesome spots:
- The Buster Boyd Bridge boat landing
- Papa Doc’s Shore Club (on outside deck)
- Rey Azteca deck at Lake Wylie Plaza
- Lake Wylie Italian and Pizza on patio
- Bagel Boat
- Long Cove Resort
- Buster Boyd Bridge
Birkdale Village 4th of July in Huntersville, NC
July 4th, 2024
10:00 am- 1:00 pm
Birkdale Village in Huntersville, NC
Enjoy a bike parade where you can decorate your own bike followed by a spray-off by the Huntersville fire department and a block party with lots of family fun activities to enjoy. No fireworks here.
FREE
Stanely, NC Fireworks
July 4th, 2024 9:30 pm to 10 pm
Harper Park- 301 Blacksnake Road, Stanely
FREE
Waxhaw, NC Independence Day Parade
July 4th, 2024
10 am to 1 pm
Floats, bands, horses, and more in Downtown Waxhaw, NC.
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