Wondering where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Charlotte, NC in 2023? Here’s the answer for you! Charlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations will be back in 2023! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back, as it was for 2022.
Not to mention the U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration, Carowinds’ Celebrate America Fireworks Show, multiple parades and more! Read on for details of all of the celebrations, including the celebrations in many smaller towns in the Charlotte area.
We will be updating this page continuously in the weeks and days leading up to Independence Day, so please keep checking back.
Please make sure to check the date of each event, as some take place the weekend before the 4th of July, or other times. Also, make sure to follow all the links. Sometimes details change for events, and we might not be notified.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for a day by day list of 4th of July events. There are some that will be in the day by day list that are not highlighted in the first list, so make sure to keep reading.
4th of July Fireworks and Celebrations in the Charlotte Area
Throughout North Carolina
July 4th is always Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. Fish in any public body of water without a license. Other regulations, such as size limitations and lure restrictions, still apply. If you don’t have fishing equipment, many facilities operate a tackle loan program.
WBT SkyShow
WBT SkyShow: SkyShow 2023 follows the Charlotte Knights game on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. The game starts at 6:35 p.m. Tickets, which start at $25, are on sale now, and will most likely sell out. You can also watch the fireworks from Romare Bearden Park.
4th of July Celebration at U.S. National Whitewater Center
U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration
Monday, July 3rd, 2023, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28214
Free admission, free yoga. Parking is $6. Center activities are regular price.
The Whitewater Center’s 4th of July Celebration is back! It features two days of yoga and live music. As of now, there will not be fireworks, but we will update if that changes. Live music by Chatham Rabbits Haynes Carll on Monday, and by Dangermuffin and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong on Tuesday.
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, in Cabarrus County, is celebrating Independence Day early, on June 24th, 2023. The celebration includes a parade, live music and “A Taste of Mount Pleasant,” which showcases local restaurants.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Cook Out Summer Shootout will feature post-race fireworks on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Also, first responders and military get free admission with ID. Regular admission is $10, and is free for kids 12 and under.
Optimist Hall
Optimist Hall: Check back soon. In past year, it has hosted a fireworks show for the 4th of July.
Carowinds Celebrate America Fireworks Show
Carowinds will put on a fireworks show on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 10:30 p.m.
Town of Harrisburg 4th of July Celebration
Harrisburg’s 4th of July Celebration is a two-day party with a parade, live music, rides and fireworks. The parade is on the morning of July 4. The festival, which takes place at Harrisburg Park, takes place July 3 and 4, 2023. Headlining bands are Sister Hazel and Generation Radio.
Indian Trail Parade
The Indian Trail July 4th Parade takes place Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. It travels down Indian Trail Road from the Post Office to Old Monroe Road.
Town of Matthews
The Town of Matthews 2023 Independence Day celebration takes place on Friday, June 30th, 2023. First there will be a concert, with family-friendly activities, at Stumptown Park, from 5 to 9 p.m., with the music starting at 7 p.m. And then head to MARA and Matthews United Methodist Church’s viewing areas for fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
In Kannapolis, the Cannon Ballers play the Down East Wood Ducks on July 4th, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The game features an Independence Day Celebration and post-game fireworks. More info on the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 4th of July Celebration.
City of Gastonia 4th of July Celebration
City of Gastonia Fourth of July Celebration is taking place Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, from 5 to 9:30 p.m., at Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 111 N. South Street, Gastonia. It will feature food trucks, vendors, entertainment, a free KidsZone and fireworks.
Fireworks over Historic Spencer Shops
N.C. Transportation Museum is hosting Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops on July 1, 2023. This is a free event that includes lots of kid-friendly entertainment and fireworks. There’s also a chance to take a ride in a WWII era Dodge Weapons Carrier.
Charlotte Museum of History
Charlotte Museum of History’s Independence Day Celebration is on July 4, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The highlight is a group of new United States citizens completing the Oath and Naturalization Ceremony. There will also be music, a keynote address, and opportunities for voter registration and education. Free to attend. The museum will be open only for this event.
Davidson
The Town of Davidson’s Independence Day Celebration includes a patriotic stroll on Sunday, July 2, 2023, starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by Concerts on the Green, featuring The Tonez.
Charlotte Symphony’s Celebrate America! Concerts, with Fireworks
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents their Celebrate America! Concert, followed by fireworks. There is one concert that requires tickets, and a couple that are free:
Summer Pops Celebrate America!
Sunday, July 2, 2023
8:15 p.m.
Symphony Park at SouthPark
4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC
Adults: $18 in advance, $25 at the gate
Youth (ages 13-18): $5 in advance, $7 at the gate
Children (ages 12 and under): free, but tickets are required
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Bailey Road Park
June 24, 2023
8:30 p.m.
Bailey Road Park
11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC
Free
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Village Park in Kannapolis
July 1, 2023
8:30 p.m.
Village Park
700 West C Street, Kannapolis, NC
Free
Baxter Village July 4th Parade
Baxter Village’s July 4th parade takes place Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. Anyone can participate and you don’t need to register. Just meet behind Killington’s Restaurant at 940 Market Street, Fort Mill, SC, by 9 a.m., with your decorated golf cart, jeep, truck, float, etc., and you can join the parade. Walking and bicycling units are welcome too.
Cramerton Independence Day Celebration
Town of Cramerton’s 4th of July Celebration takes place Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 7 to 10 p.m., at Goat Island Park. The highlight will be the fireworks display.
Kings Mountain Red, White and Boom!
Kings Mountain’s Red White and Boom celebration on Saturday, July 1, 2023, includes two events, both free.
Bring the family to Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, starting at 6:30 p.m. There wiBring your family to Patriots Park in Downtown for food trucks, inflatables, DJ, and live music from the Voltage Brothers from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. An amazing patriotic laser light show will take over Patriots Park at 9:45pm!
And the City of Kings Mountain will be presenting their signature fireworks display at 9:45pm from the Deal Park Walking Track (located behind the YMCA) with music that syncs to the show from your on radio at 101.1 FM.
Lake Wylie Fireworks Display
The Lake Wylie fireworks are shot off from Lake Wylie by the Buster Boyd Bridge, S.C. Hwy 49. The event takes place Tuesday, July 4, 2023, around 9:30 p.m. Follow the above link for details about viewing locations.
Stars and Stripes on Main Parade in Mooresville
Celebrate Mooresville’s birthday and America’s birthday all in one day at this patriotic Fourth of July parade. Mooresville’s past, present, and future will be on display with an imaginative line-up of colorful parade floats, historic vehicles, and plenty of hometown pride. Stars and Stripes on Main Parade takes place on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 10 a.m., on Main Street in Mooresville.
Lowes YMCA
Lowes YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave, in Mooresville, presents Field of Flags on their front lawn and hosts a 4th of July celebration with fireworks every year. Check back soon.
Mount Holly 4th of July Celebration
Check back soon for information on the City of Mount Holly 4th of July Celebration.
Red, White & BOOM!
Red, White & BOOM!, Old Town Rock Hill’s very popular 4th of July celebration, features fireworks, free inflatables, live music, an ice cream eating contest and more. It takes place on Monday, July 3, 2023, from 5 to 10 p.m.
Fort Mill Independence Day Celebration
The Fort Mill Independence Day Celebration takes place Monday, July 3, 2023, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Walter Elisha Park, 345 N White Street, Fort Mill, SC. It features music, vendors, food trucks, a special ceremony and a fireworks show. The town is also celebrating its 150th anniversary.
Birkdale Village’s 4th of July Celebration
Birkdale Village’s 4th of July celebration takes place Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a bike parade, block party, entertainment, and the Huntersville Fire Department’s annual wet down!
Red, White & Belmont
Belmont’s Red, White & Belmont celebration takes place Saturday, June 30th, 2023, from 6 to 10 p.m. on South Main Street in Belmont. It features live music by 20 Ride, fireworks and food.
York, SC
Check back soon for details on the City of York’s 4th of July celebration.
Tega Cay
Tega Cay celebrates Independence Day with a three-day celebration, including a Carolina Show Ski Team Show, Boat Parade, Land Parade, concert, fireworks and more.
Town of Waxhaw
Town of Waxhaw’s Independence Day Parade takes place in Downtown Waxhaw on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 10 a.m.
Denver 4th of July
Denver’s 4th of July Celebration is not taking place in 2023. Read about it here.
Gastonia Honey Hunters
The Gastonia Honey Hunters are celebrating Independence Day at their double header game on July 1, 2023. There will be fireworks after the 2nd game. Purchase tickets here.
Dallas 4th of July Celebration
The Town of Dallas’ 4th of July celebration: Check back soon.
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Daryl Jaunakais says
Will there be fireworks in Southpark?
Thank you