Harrisburg is a small town that celebrates the 4th of July in a big way. The town puts on a big parade and a two-day festival. That means two days of rides, fun and music, and two nights of fireworks.
The festival is free to attend. Ride tickets will be available for purchase.
Scroll down for the schedule and details for the 2024 celebration.
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The Harrisburg July 4th Celebration will take place Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, 2024.
It will include fireworks, amusements, food, a parade, and entertainment.
Details for 2023 Harrisburg 4th of July Celebration
The parade takes place Tuesday, July 4, 2023. It will start at 9 a.m. at Captain Steve’s, on Hwy 49 and will travel down Hwy 49 to the intersection of Hwy 49 and Robinson Avenue. Spectators should not stand on the southbound lane side of Hwy 49 to view the parade.
The festival will take place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg, NC, July 2 and 4, 2023.
- Wednesday, July 3: 4 to 10 p.m.
- Thursday, July 4: 4 to 11 p.m.
Schedule for Harrisburg 4th of July 2024
Wednesday, July 3:
- 4 p.m.: Harrisburg Park opens
- 4 to 10 p.m.: Amusements are open
- 6 p.m.: Music TBA
- 7:30 p.m.: Music TBA
- 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks
- 10 p.m.: Park closes
Thursday, July 4:
- 9 a.m.: Parade on Highway 49 (beginning at Captain Steve’s restaurant and ending at Robinson Avenue)
- 4 p.m.: Amusements open
- 6 p.m.: Music TBA
- 7:30 p.m.: Opening Ceremonies
- 8 p.m.: Music TBA
- 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks
- 11 p.m.: Park closes
Tickets for Amusements
From 2 to 6 tickets are required for each ride. Tickets are $1 each, or $15 for 20.
Tickets purchased on July 3rd can also be used on July 4th.
Ticket booths are located in the main concession stand on the lower four field complex (between Fields #2 and #3.)
Wristbands are also available. $20 for a one day wristband and $30 for a two day wristband.
What to bring and not bring
Please bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Please do not bring coolers, pets, alcohol, tobacco, vape, e-cigarettes.
Viewing areas for fireworks
If you just want to see the fireworks show, and not go to the festival, there are several viewing areas that are recommended by the Town of Harrisburg, although they mention that updated information on viewing locations might be forthcoming.
This information is from 2023.
Excellent – 90-100% of the show
- Z-Max Blvd. parking lots – The Town of Harrisburg offers event parking off of Z-Max Blvd. in Harrisburg. Z-Max Blvd. is located off Highway 49, between Morehead Road and Interstate 485.
- Harris Depot Park – 6960 Harris Depot Road in Harrisburg is located off of Harris Depot Road and is home to the Harrisburg Farmer’s Market.
- Stallings Park – 4050 Stallings Rd, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Fair – 50-75% of the show
This list was included last year, and we assume it will be valid this year as well.
- Anderson Uniform Co. – 5630 NC-49, Harrisburg, NC 28075
- Hickory Ridge High School – 7321 Raging Ridge, Harrisburg, NC 28075
- State Employees’ Credit Union – 5555 State Hwy 49, Harrisburg, NC 28075
- Veterans Park – 4281 State Hwy 49, Harrisburg, NC 28075
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