Harrisburg Independence Day Parade - Charlotte On The Cheap

Harrisburg is a small town that celebrates the 4th of July in a big way. The town puts on a big parade and a two-day festival. That means two days of rides, fun and music, and two nights of fireworks, as well as a parade on the morning of July 4, 2024.

The festival is free to attend. Ride tickets will be available for purchase.

Scroll down for the schedule and details for the 2024 celebration.

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The Harrisburg July 4th Celebration will take place Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, 2024.

It will include fireworks, amusements, food, a parade, and entertainment.

Details for 2024 Harrisburg 4th of July Celebration

The parade takes place Thursday, July 4, 2024. It will start at 9 a.m. at Captain Steve’s, on Hwy 49 and will travel down Hwy 49 to the intersection of Hwy 49 and Robinson Avenue. Spectators should not stand on the southbound lane side of Hwy 49 to view the parade.

The festival will take place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg, NC, July 3 and 4, 2024.

Wednesday, July 3: 4 to 10 p.m.
Thursday, July 4: 4 to 11 p.m.

Schedule for Harrisburg 4th of July 2024

Wednesday, July 3:

4 p.m. – Harrisburg Park Opens/ Amusements and Food Vendors Open
5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Sigmon Theatrical presents “The Spirit of America” a family fun pep rally
6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. – Krystal King Band
7:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – Mayor’s Welcome and National Anthem
8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Blue Monday
9:30 p.m. – FIREWORKS!!
10 p.m. – Events Ends/ Amusements Close

Thursday, July 4:

9 a.m.: Parade on Highway 49 (beginning at Captain Steve’s restaurant and ending at Robinson Avenue)
10:30 a.m. Parade ends
4:00 p.m.- Harrisburg Park Opens/Amusements and Food Vendors Open
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. – Mayor’s Invitational Cornhole Tournament in front of the stage on the concrete pad
5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. – Sigmon Theatrical presents “The Spirit of America” a family fun pep rally
6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. – Radio Revolver
7:30 p.m. – Mayor’s Welcome and National Anthem
8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Chicago Rewired
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks
11 p.m – Event Ends/ Amusements Close

Tickets for Amusements

From 2 to 6 tickets are required for each ride. Tickets are $10 for 20 tickets.

Tickets purchased on July 3rd can also be used on July 4th.

Ticket booths are located in the main concession stand on the lower four field complex (between Fields #2 and #3.)

Wristbands are also available. $20 for a two-day unlimited ride access wristband for Harrisburg residents who live within the incorporated limits of the Town. $35 for a two-day unlimited ride access wristband for others. One-day wristbands are not available.

Burg Bundle

This $40 package offers exclusive merchandise and special perks for this year’s Independence Day events at a discounted rate compared to buying each item separately. Available to tax-paying residents of Harrisburg only. Purchase inside Harrisburg Town hall, through July 2, while supplies last.

Each bundle includes:

A glow-in-the-dark wristband that will get you access to umlimited rides during July 3rd and 4th evening festivities
A 2024 4th of July Commemorative Cup
A 2024 4th of July Comfort Colors T-Shirt (normally $20 for residents, $25 for nonresidents)
Access to premier seating for all the concerts on July 3rd and 4th

Amusements

Barrel of Pirates
Berry Go Round
Carousel
Dixie Twister Swing
Ferris Wheel
Flying Saucer
Glass House
Hampton Jeep Ride
Helicopter
Kiddie Coaster
Kiddie Ferris Wheel
Kids Town Fun House
Loop O Plane
Mini Pirate Ship
Pirates Revenge
Rapid Slide
Rio Grande Western Train
Rock O Plane
Round Up
Scat
Sizzler
Spin Master
Spinner
Swings
Tempest
Tractor Farm Ride
Wally’s Great Adventure

Games

Balloon Darts
Bank a Ball
Basketball Shoot
Fishy Fish
Roller Derby
Water Race Game
More

What to bring and not bring

Please bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Please do not bring coolers, pets, alcohol, tobacco, vape, e-cigarettes.

Viewing areas for fireworks

If you just want to see the fireworks show, and not go to the festival, there are several viewing areas that are recommended by the Town of Harrisburg, although they mention that updated information on viewing locations might be forthcoming.

Excellent – 90-100% of the show

Z-Max Blvd. parking lots – The Town of Harrisburg offers event parking off of Z-Max Blvd. in Harrisburg. Z-Max Blvd. is located off Highway 49, between Morehead Road and Interstate 485.
Harris Depot Park – 6960 Harris Depot Road in Harrisburg is located off of Harris Depot Road and is home to the Harrisburg Farmer’s Market.
Stallings Park – 4050 Stallings Rd, Harrisburg, NC 28075

Fair – 50-75% of the show

Anderson Uniform Co. – 5630 NC-49, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Hickory Ridge High School – 7321 Raging Ridge, Harrisburg, NC 28075
State Employees’ Credit Union – 5555 State Hwy 49, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Veterans Park – 4281 State Hwy 49, Harrisburg, NC 28075

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