4th of July Celebration at U.S. National Whitewater Center 2019

The U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is hosting what will be one of Charlotte’s most popular 4th of July festivals again this year. Taking place Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019, and Thursday, July 4th, the festival will include outdoor adventure activities, Yoga, live music and fireworks.

The festival is free and so is the yoga. Parking is $6 per car, and the land and water activities are regular price.

Click on the below map for a closer view of where everything is.

U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration Schedule

SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, July 3, 2019:

9:30am – SUP Yoga
9:00am – Pass Activities Open
11:00am – SUP Yoga
5:00pm – Battle Royale SUP Sprint
6:00pm – Live Music – Los Colognes
6:30pm – Open Level Flow Yoga
8:00pm – Live Music – Rayland Baxter
8:00pm – Pass Activities Close
9:30pm – Fireworks

Thursday, July 4, 2019:

9:00am – Pass Activities Open
9:30am – SUP Yoga
9:30am – Slow Flow Yoga
11:00am – SUP Yoga
6:00pm – Live Music – Smooth Hound Smith
6:30pm – Open Flow Yoga
8:00pm – Live Music – North Mississippi Allstars
8:00pm – Pass Activities Close
9:30pm – Fireworks

BATTLE ROYALE:
Battle Royale is a head-to-head SUP Sprint on the lower pond of the USNWC in which participants will negotiate various buoys and currents in a tournament-style bracket. This beginner friendly race (race registration includes the Stand-up Paddleboard and all equipment needed) is a perfect opportunity to add some friendly competition into the holiday weekend. Please note that participants will not be allowed to utilize their own personal boards.

YOGA:
Join us at the South Ridge (see festival map below for location) for yoga during both days of the 4th of July Celebration. Practices are one hour in duration and are led by a certified yoga instructor. Regular Yoga Series practices will take place as scheduled, as well as SUP Yoga at 9:00am and Acro Yoga at 1:30pm on Wednesday (July 3), and three additional practices on Thursday (July 4) – SUP Yoga at 9:00am, All Levels Flow at 11:00am, and Acro Yoga at 1:30pm. More information and details on the Whitewater Yoga Series can be found here.

SUP YOGA:
SUP Yoga offers guests the chance to take their yoga practice to the water atop stand-up paddle boards. Practice will be led by a local certified instructor on the flatwater of the Catawba River. There is no charge for SUP Yoga if participants bring their own equipment (SUP board, PFD, and paddle). If equipment is needed, it will be provided by the USNWC with the purchase of a Single Activity Pass, a Day Pass, or a Annual Pass on a first come, first serve basis (SUP Yoga is limited to 15 participants). Please check in at the Kayak Center to reserve your spot 30 minutes prior to the start of the practice.

More 4th of July fireworks and celebrations

Check back soon for a list of 4th of July celebrations in the Charlotte area.