Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, hosts one of the most popular 4th of July festivals in Charlotte every year.
The Whitewater Center’s celebration takes place Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, 2025, and features live music, a trail race, a new event — Old Glory Grease Run, multiple yoga practices and more. It will not include fireworks.
- Thursday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Admission is free, but parking is $12. There is a cost for regular Whitewater Center activities, and for some activities at the celebration. The live music and yoga are free to enjoy (after parking.)
Tread, White and Blue 5K Race: Friday at 8:30 a.m. Three colors, three courses, one big twist. Choose from the colors red, white, and blue to determine your 5K route. Each color takes a different direction. $40 if you register by July 2. $45 day-of. Register here.
Old Glory Grease Run: Friday at 1 p.m. This greasy pole competition tests your skills on a 55ft pole extended over the Upper Pond. Qualifying rounds will be followed by a head-to-head final. Awards will be given to the overall winner and best-dressed. Registration is $20, t-shirt included. Must be 18 or older to participate. Register here.
Schedule for 4th of July Celebration at Whitewater Center
Thursday, July 3
- 6:30 p.m.: Open Level Flow
- 6:30 p.m.: River Jam Run Club
- 7 p.m.: Live music: Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters
- 8:30 p.m.: Live music: The Woods
Friday, July 4
- 8:30 a.m.: Tread, White & Blue 5K Trail Race
- 9:30 a.m.: Slow Flow
- 9:30 a.m.: Sup Yoga
- 11 a.m.: Sup Yoga
- 11 a.m.: Wildwoods Programming
- 1 p.m..: Old Glory Grease Run
- 6:30 p.m.: Open Level Flow
- 7 p.m.: Live music: Sam Morrow
- 8:30 p.m.: Live music: Jeremie Albino
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 704-391-3900
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