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, 2026.
The Harrisburg July 4th Celebration will take place Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2026.
The festival includes fireworks, amusements, food, a parade, and entertainment. All minors (under age 18) must be accompanied by an adult 21 or over.
Scroll down for the schedule and details for the 2026 celebration.
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Important Change
This year’s festival will require wristbands for entry and amusements.
Harrisburg Residents can receive free wristbands by going to Harrisburg Town Hall before Noon on July 3, 2026. ID Required for Address Verification. At the Celebration, Harrisburg Residents can enter for free with valid ID. Wristbands will be required for amusements.
Non-Harrisburg Residents are required to purchase wristbands through TicketLeap. For faster entry into the event, please pick up your purchased wristband at Harrisburg Town Hall by Noon on July 3rd.
Non-Harrisburg residents wristband costs:
- General admission on July 3: $5
- General admission and amusements on July 3: $15
- General admission on July 4: $5
- General admission and amusements on July 4: $15
- Veteran/Military admission and amusements July 3 and 4: $10
4th of July Parade
The parade takes place Saturday, July 4, 2026. It starts 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 are advised to not stand on the southbound lane side of Hwy 49 to view the parade.
There will be a flyover by the Lima Lima flight team at 9 a.m. to begin the parade.
Lima Lima is a six-ship civilian formation aerobatic team.
Festival
The festival will take place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg, NC, July 3 and 4, 2026.
- Friday, July 3: 4 to 10 p.m.
- Saturday, July 4: 4 to 10 p.m.
The festival includes music, amusements, food and drinks and more, ending with a fireworks finale both nights.
Friday Schedule
- 4 p.m.: Gates open
- 5:30 p.m.: Live music by Envision
- 7 p.m.: Mayor’s Welcome and SKYWARD: The Story of America
- Flyover by Lima Lima Flight team following the mayor’s welcome, invocation and national anthem
- 8 p.m.: Live music by The Chain: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
- 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks
- 10 p.m.: Event ends
Saturday Schedule
- 4 p.m.: Gates open
- 5:15 p.m.: Live music by Vegas McGraw: Tim McGraw Tribute
- 6:45 p.m.: Mayor’s Welcome and SKYWARD: The Story of America
- 8 p.m.: Live music by Pandora’s Box: Aaerosmith Tribute
- 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks
- 10 p.m.: Event ends
Viewing areas for fireworks
If you just want to see the fireworks show, and not go to the festival, the town of Harrisburg has ranked several viewing areas regarding viewability.
The fireworks will be shot from the Harrisburg YMCA at 5055 Z-Max Blvd. *Please note the ability to see the entire fireworks show can be affected by elements of which we have no control, such as wind direction and speed.
Excellent – 90-100% of the show
- Harrisburg Park Field #1
- Harrisburg Park Amphitheater – Upper grassy areas. Lower areas may be obstructed by amphitheater structure.
- Anderson Uniform Co. – 5630 NC-49, Harrisburg, NC 28075
- State Employees’ Credit Union – 5555 State Hwy 49, Harrisburg, NC 28075
- Stallings Park – 4050 Stallings Rd, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Fair – 50-75% of the show
- Hickory Ridge Middle School – 7321 Raging Ridge, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Subpar – 25% of the show
- Veterans Park – 4281 Harris Square Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075
- Stallings Park – 4050 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075
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