July 4 weekend information: Fireworks, parades and festivals round Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Looking for Fourth of July plans? Here are parades, festivals and fireworks reveals occurring throughout the Charlotte space July 3–5.

List of occasions🎆

• Carowinds Star-Spangled Nights: The park celebrates July 3–5 with patriotic daytime leisure, rides and Carolina Harbor Waterpark entry. The Star-Spangled Nights Fireworks Spectacular begins at 9:30 p.m. every night time.
• Matthews Independence Day celebration: Kick off the vacation on Friday, July 3 from 5–8:30 p.m. at Stumptown Park with meals vehicles, inflatables and youngsters actions. Fireworks launch from the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews at 9:30 p.m., and the present is free and open to the general public.
• Fort Mill Independence Day celebration: Head to the Fort Mill Amphitheater and Walter Elisha Park on Friday, July 3 from 6–9:30 p.m. for distributors, a youngsters crafts zone and patriotic contests. You’ll additionally discover SC250 giveaways, a residing historical past encampment and Liberty Landing displays all through the night.
• Red, White & Belmont: Belmont’s celebration is Friday, July 3 at Stowe Park, and it’s free to attend. Bring a garden chair or blanket and benefit from the occasion as a part of the town’s Friday Night Live live performance sequence (begin time remains to be TBD).
• Harrisburg July 4 celebration: Harrisburg’s celebration runs Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 with amusements, stay music and fireworks each nights. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. every night time, and this 12 months nonresidents will want paid admission whereas Harrisburg residents get in free.
• Whitewater Center July 4 celebration: The U.S. National Whitewater Center hosts a two-day celebration on July 3–4 with stay music and outside actions like rafting and yoga. Saturday additionally features a 5K path race, and admission is free.
• Waxhaw July 4 parade: The Town of Waxhaw’s annual parade steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4 in downtown. The route runs via South Main and North Main streets.
• Indian Trail July 4 parade: Indian Trail’s parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4 and travels alongside Indian Trail Road. Expect a morning of patriotic floats and enjoyable.
• Lincolnton July 4 parade: Lincolnton’s parade day lineup begins at 10 a.m., and the parade rolls at 11 a.m. via downtown to Skip Lawing Drive. Everyone is invited to enter the parade without cost whether or not in a motorbike, automobile, truck or float. Registration ends July 1.
• Ballantyne 250 celebration: This free household occasion runs Saturday, July 4 from midday to 4 p.m. with music, meals and neighborhood actions. Organizers say it’s designed to carry neighbors collectively for a midsummer celebration.
• Rock Hill Red, White & Boom: Rock Hill’s pageant runs Saturday, July 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. with meals vehicles, distributors, a beer backyard and stay music. Fireworks are anticipated to start at 9:30 p.m.
• Monroe 4th of July celebration: Downtown Monroe takes over Main Street on Saturday, July 4 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with free actions together with a scorching canine consuming contest, bounce homes, carnival video games, and fireworks.
• Gastonia July 4 celebration: Gastonia’s celebration is Saturday, July 4 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with meals vehicles, distributors, leisure and a free KidsZone. Fireworks are anticipated to start round 9:30 p.m.
• Charlotte Stars and Stripes Spectacular at Truist Field: Spend Saturday, July 4 at Truist Field for an evening of music and fireworks with the Charlotte Symphony. The opening act begins at 7 p.m., the symphony performs at 8 p.m., and the WBT SkyShow fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.

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