Searching for Charlotte fireworks and 4th of July celebrations? We are too.
2020 will look different than 2019 did.
We will celebrate our country in some way…it might just be a little different.
As we learn about plans for 4th of July in the Charlotte area, we will list the events below. But please keep in mind that any of these could change, based on the health trends. So please do follow the links and check with the organizers.
We do know of some more events that are being finalized, and we will add them as soon as we have the go-ahead to do so!
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4th of July Events for 2020
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We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. In addition, we can not guarantee that all events adhere to the safety measures that are necessary at this time, so we encourage you to ask any questions of the organizer, to make your best decision, and to stay safe.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
Mount Holly Fireworks Celebration
Thursday, June 25th, 2020
9:15 p.m.
Mount Holly Middle School Field,124 S Hawthorne Street, Mt. Holly
The fireworks will be set off from the middle school field. You can watch from that vicinity, and they will also be streamed live on the City of Mount Holly’s Facebook page.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Wednesday, July 1st, 2020
7 p.m.
$40 per car
Charlotte Motor Speedway is showing a drive-in movie, The Goonies, at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. Please stay in your car except to use the restroom.
Cramerton Fireworks
Saturday, June 27th, 2020
9:15 p.m.
The celebration will be fireworks only and will be launched from Goat Island Park. Seating will not be allowed at Centennial Center. But a week before the event they will inflate a large red balloon at the approximate average height of the fireworks, so that you can find a viewing spot. If you can see the balloon you should be able to see the fireworks.
Free Fishing Day
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
On July 4th, you can fish for free, with no fishing license, at any public body of water in the state of North Carolina. Many locations offer free loaner equipment.
Fireworks and movies at Hound’s Drive-In
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
Gates at 5 p.m.
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Movies follow
114 Raven Circle, Kings Mountain, NC
$20/carload
Screen 1: 1984 Ghostbuster and Deadpool
Screen 2: The Jungle lBook and My Spy
Belmont al fresco dining and fireworks
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Main Street, Belmont
Dine al fresco on Main Street in Belmont. There will be a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.
2nd Annual Frank Fest
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
Cabarrus Brewing Co.
329 McGill Avenue NW, Concord
Celebrate Independence Day at Cabarrus Brewing Co. They’ll have hot dog and ice cream vendors there, and at 7 p.m., there will be a hot dog eating contest. You need to sign up in advance for the contest, and there are limited spots.
City of Gastonia Fireworks
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
9:30 p.m.
The City of Gastonia is presenting a fireworks show, but not the rest of the traditional festivities. The fireworks will be able to be viewed from Downtown Gastonia, so you’re encouraged to visit the restaurants and shops and make a night of it.
4th of July at Cavendish Brewing
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
207 North Chester Street, Gastonia
Cavendish Brewing’s 4th of July celebration includes:
- 3 p.m.: Free Ice Cream Social
- 4 p.m.: All American Dog Social
- 7 p.m.: “Murica” Stein Hoist Contest with Prizes
- Watch the City of Gastonia fireworks from the patio
4th of July Celebration at Dallas Lavender Lane
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas
Free (cost for products and possibly some activities)
This family farm is hosting a relaxed, outdoor celebration that includes:
- Craft vendors
- Dan’s Good Que BBQ
- Morgan’s Ice Cream
- U-pick
- Petting zoo
- Mini putt putt
- Dunk booth
- Lavender lemonade
- Lavender cotton candy
- Patriotic trivia with the DJ, Eddie
- Free-roaming, friendly animals
- Santa, wearing his summer duds, introducing “Polar Express” (aka Dallas Lavender Express)
Fourth on the Field: Brunch and Play Catch
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street
$25 ($15 for kids)
Reserve your spot to play catch on the field, take some pictures with the amazing Charlotte skyline backdrop, and enjoy brunch.
July 4th Baseball at Truist Field
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
12 p.m.
$30 ($10 of this will be a food and drink voucher)
Watch the Piedmont Pride compete in the Southern Collegiate Baseball League. You need to make reservations, as social distancing is in place.
4th of July Concert at GreenLife Family Farms
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
281 Odell School Road, Concord
Free
Gates open at 4 p.m. and the music starts at 6 p.m. Bands are Late Night Special, Lindsay Jordan, and The GreenLife Family Band. BBQ, hot dogs, burgers for sale. There will be games for kids, and lots of space. It’s free, but you have to reserve your spot. (Follow above link.)
Visit a huge sunflower field
Dawn to Dusk
Draper Wildlife Management Area
1080 Draper Road, McConnells, South Carolina
Free
These huge sunflower fields should be in full bloom the weekend of July 4th (and a couple weeks after) but it depends on weather. You’re free to visit and take pictures, but please don’t pick any flowers.
Tega Cay’s 4th of July Celebration
Saturday July 4th, 2020
9:30 p.m.
Tega Cay’s annual celebration has been changed to just fireworks.
The BlackOut Marketplace
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
2848 Queen City Drive
Shop from 20 local businesses, while you enjoy music and DJs, raffles and free giveaways.
Charlotte Museum of History
Monday, June 29th, through Saturday, July 4th
Charlotte Museum of History is not holding its annual Independence Day event at the museum, but is, instead, offering a week-long Independence Day celebration online.
Red White and Boom
Rock Hill’s annual 4th of July event is going virtual this year. Follow the above link for information on how to enter contests!
Annual 4th of July events that have been canceled
There are some events that have been canceled, and we’ll list these here, so that you won’t have to keep looking for them. There are some we haven’t heard an update about yet.
Harrisburg 4th of July Parade and Celebration
Indian Trail 4th of July Parade
4th of July Celebration at U.S. National Whitewater Center
City of Kings Mountain Fireworks Show
Charlotte Symphony concert and fireworks
Hickory Grove Parade and Celebration
Baxter Village July 4th Parade is not canceled, but is open only to residents of Baxter Village Community
Fireworks night with the Gastonia Grizzles
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