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

U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 3rd, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, July 4th, 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. Both nights close with fireworks. As far as bands, Con Brio has been announced for Saturday, and Moon Taxi has been announced for Sunday.

WBT SkyShow: Fireworks after Charlotte Knights Game

WBT SkyShow is returning to Charlotte! The fireworks show will take place after the Charlotte Knights game against Norfolk on Sunday, July 4th, 2021. The game starts at 6:05 p.m. Tickets are available here. They might go quickly. By the way, check their schedule, because they have fireworks after a lot of games! If you can’t get tickets to the Knights game, no worries! You can watch the fireworks from Romare Bearden Park!

Carowinds Celebrate America Fireworks Show

Carowinds will put on a fireworks show on Saturday, July 3rd, and Sunday, July 4th, 2021, at 8:45 p.m., for guests to enjoy. We have discounted tickets available for Carowinds.

Charlotte Symphony’s Celebrate America! Concerts, with Fireworks

Charlotte Symphony is offering at least three chances to experience a rousing, patriotic-themed concert, followed by spectacular fireworks.

These are the performances we know about so far. The performance at Truist Field, of course, will be in the heart of Charlotte, and you’ll get to see the fireworks against the backdrop of the Charlotte skyline. But if the $25/person price tag is too high, there will also be a FREE concerts, followed by fireworks, in Kannapolis and Cornelius. If we learn about more, we’ll add them.

Symphony in the Park & Fireworks in Cornelius
Saturday, June 19th, 2021
6 p.m.
Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius
Free

Charlotte Symphony at Truist Field
Friday, June 25th, 2021
8:30 p.m.
Truist Field, 324 South Mint Street, Charlotte
$25 (you can also watch the fireworks from Romare Bearden Park; no cost)

Charlotte Symphony at Kannapolis’s Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, June 30th, 2021
7 p.m.
Village Park, 700 West C Street, Kannapolis
Free

Laser Show at Queen Charlotte Fair

Queen Charlotte Fair will be at Route 29 Pavilion from July 1st to 11th, and on July 3rd and 4th, there will be a 4th of July laser show when it gets dark. The laser show (and other shows, including a magic show and a motorcycle show) is included in the price of admission, which is $12 for adults, $7 for kids age 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under.

Town of Harrisburg 4th of July Celebration

Harrisburg’s 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 3rd, and Sunday, July 4th, 2021
Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Free

The Town of Harrisburg will be firming up its plans as State guidance is released, but the plans call for a 4th of July parade on Saturday at 9 a.m., and a two-day festival at Harrisburg Park, with fireworks each night. The headlining band on Sunday will be Grand Funk Railroad at 8 p.m.

Red, White & BOOM!

Red, White & BOOM!, Old Town Rock Hill’s very popular 4th of July celebration is back for 2021! On Saturday, July 3rd, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., head to Old Town Rock Hill for live music with Groove Machine and Kids in America, free inflatables for the kids, food trucks, beer and wine, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Birkdale Village’s 4th of July Celebration

Birkdale Village’s 4th of July celebration
Sunday, July 4th, 2021
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Street, Huntersville
Free

Birkdale Village’s 4th of July family celebration is back for 2021. This daytime celebration includes bike decorating, a bike parade, and a block party with a DJ, face painters, stilt walkers, magicians and more. This is a free event.

Indian Trail Parade

Indian Trail July 3rd Parade
Saturday, July 3rd, 2021
11:30 a.m.
Free

Celebrate Independence Day at Indian Trail’s parade. It will start at Post Office Drive, proceed down Indian Trail Road South, and end at Old Monroe Road.

4th of July Dog Parade

4th of July Dog Parade
Saturday, June 26th, 2021
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville

Celebrate America and your best friend at the 4th of July Dog Parade. At 4 p.m. there will be a Patriotic Dog Costume Contest, which costs $5 to enter. Following the contest there will be a dog parade, which is free to participate in or to watch. There will also be a microchip check, vendors, and a photo booth with a festive backdrop and props. Please bring a small bag of dog or cat food, or treats, to donate to Pineville Neighbor’s place. The event also benefits Charlotte Black Dogs.

City of Gastonia 4th of July Celebration

City of Gastonia Fourth of July Celebration
Sunday, July 4th, 2021
4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Rotary Centennial Pavilion
111 N. South Street, Gastonia

Gastonia’s July 4th celebration will feature vendors, food trucks, live music and fireworks. The bands performing are Thirsty Horses and The Diamond River Band.

Mount Holly 4th of July Celebration

City of Mount Holly 4th of July Celebration
Thursday, July 1st, 2021
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Downtown Mt. Holly

The City of Mount Holly’s 4th of July celebration includes live music from Coming Up Brass, followed by a fireworks celebration.

Kings Mountain Red, White and Boom!

Kings Mountain Red White and Boom
Saturday, July 3rd, 2021
Time TBA
Location TBA

The largest fireworks show between Charlotte and Asheville. More details soon!

Red, White & Belmont

Red, White & Belmont
Saturday, July 3rd, 2021
6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
South Main Street, Belmont

This celebration features live music by The Breakfast Club, starting at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks at 10 p.m.

Denver 4th of July

Denver’s 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, June 26th, 2021
4 p.m.
East Lincoln High School, 6471 Hwy 73, Denver

This event features live music, with headliner Craig Campbell, vendors and fireworks.

Freedom House

Freedom House, 2638 State Road 2469, Charlotte, is presenting a 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021. At 5 p.m., there will be food trucks, bounce houses, and a DJ. At 9 p.m., enjoy a fireworks show. This is a free event.

Tega Cay

Tega Cay is celebrating the 4th of July with fireworks (July 4th), a ski show (July 2nd), a concert (July 3rd) and a land parade (July 3rd.) Find all the details about Tega Cay’s 4th of July celebration here.

Charlotte Museum of History

Charlotte Museum of History has reopened and there’s no better way in Charlotte to learn about the roots of our country’s independence. On Saturday, July 3rd, it will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with guided tours fo the 1774 Rock House at noon and 2 p.m. Check back soon for ticket prices.