CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Get ready, Charlotte! Independence Day is just around the corner, and that means parades, concerts, cookouts, and, of course, fireworks!
Here's a day-by-day breakdown of all the patriotic fun happening in the Charlotte area.
Wednesday, July 2
Lowe’s YMCA Independence Day Celebration
Time: All day from July 2-5 Place: Lowe’s YMCA, Mooresville Cost: Free Features: Field of Flags: Each flag has the name of a veteran, fallen or active service member, or first responderThursday, July 3
SkyShow 2025 (Uptown Charlotte)
Time: Game at 6:05 p.m., fireworks after Place: Truist Field / Romare Bearden Park Cost: Game ticket varies; fireworks are viewable free from the park Features: Baseball and fireworksCharlotte Whitewater Center Celebration (Day 1)
Time: 6-10 p.m. Place: Whitewater Center, Charlotte Cost: Free ($12 parking) Features: Live music, no fireworksTown of Matthews Celebration
Time: 5-8:30 p.m. concert; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Places: Stumptown Park (concert); Matthews SportsPlex (fireworks) Cost: Free Features: Live music, community fun, and fireworksCherryville’s Independence Day Celebration
Time: 6-10 p.m. Place: Main Street, Cherryville, NC Cost: Free Features: Small-town charm, live music, and fireworksStanley’s 4th of July Celebration
Time: 6 p.m. Place: Harper Park, Stanley, NC Cost: Free Features: Games, food, inflatables, and fireworksKannapolis Cannon Ballers Fireworks Night
Time: Game at 6:30 p.m., fireworks after Place: Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis Cost: Tickets start at $20 Features: Baseball game followed by fireworksHarrisburg 4th of July Festival (Day 1)
Time: 4-10 p.m. Place: Harrisburg Park Cost: Free (rides require a wristband) Features: Carnival, music, food, and fireworksLowe’s YMCA Independence Day Celebration
Time: 6-10 p.m. Place: Lowe’s YMCA, Mooresville Cost: Free Features: Live music and fireworksTroutman Independence Day Festival & Fireworks
Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Iredell County Fairgrounds, Troutman Cost: Free Features: Food, live music, and fireworksFort Mill Independence Day Celebration
Time: 6-9:30 p.m. Place: Walter Elisha Park, Fort Mill, SC Cost: Free Features: Vendors, kids' activities, music, and fireworks.Friday, July 4 - The Big Day!
Free Fishing Day, across North Carolina
Time: All day Cost: Free Features: No fishing license required today, onlyTega Cay's 4th of July Celebration
Time: 9 a.m. Place: "Where Eagles Soar" Land Parade, step-off from City Hall Cost: Free Features: Morning parade at 9 a.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. over Tega Cay at the Golf CourseBaxter Village's July 4th Parade in Fort Mill
Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: Baxter Village/Market Street in Fort Mill, SC Cost: Free Features: Bands, floats, classic cars, pro sports mascots, and moreCharlotte Whitewater Center Celebration (Day 2)
Time: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Place: Whitewater Center Cost: Free ($12 parking) Features: Tread, White & Blue 5K race, live music, outdoor activities. No fireworksCharlotte Museum of History’s Independence Celebration
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Place: Shamrock Drive, Charlotte Cost: Free Features: Naturalization ceremony, music, community celebrationDavidson’s Patriotic Stroll & Concert
Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: Town Hall to Village Green Cost: Free Features: Stroll, music, patriotic vibesBirkdale Village 4th of July Bash
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Place: Birkdale Village, Huntersville Cost: Free Features: Bike parade, decorating contest, and block partyIndian Trail July 4th Parade
Time: 10 a.m. Place: Indian Trail Road Cost: Free Features: Floats, bands, walkers, flags!Waxhaw Independence Day Parade
Time: 10 a.m. Place: Downtown Waxhaw Cost: Free Features: Parade and free parking/shuttlesCity of Monroe 4th of July Celebration
Time: 5-9:30 p.m. Place: Downtown Monroe Cost: Free Features: Bounce houses, live music, and fireworksGastonia 4th of July Celebration
Time: 5-9:30 p.m. Place: Rotary Centennial Pavilion Cost: Free Features: Music, food, and fireworksRed, White & Belmont
Time: 6-10:30 p.m. Place: Stowe Park, Belmont Cost: Free Features: Music from 80Z Nation and fireworksKings Mountain Revolutionary 4th
Time: 6-10 p.m. Place: Deal Park Walking Track Cost: Free Features: Music, kids’ fun, historical reenactments, fireworksLake Wylie Fireworks
Time: Around 9 p.m. Place: Buster Boyd Bridge area Cost: Free Features: Fireworks showCarowinds Star-Spangled Nights Fireworks Spectacular
Time: 9:30 p.m. (July 4 and July 5) Place: Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd Cost: Admission to Carowinds, ticket prices vary Features: Music and fireworks showSaturday, July 5
Tega Cay's 4th of July Celebration
Time: Starts at 11 a.m. Place: Multiple locations Cost: Free Features: 11 a.m. Flotilla Parade, 11:15 a.m. Freedom Fun Run Paddle Board Competition, Noon Carolina Ski Show, and 6:30 p.m. Uncle Sam Jam at Runde ParkCharlotte FC is home to Orlando City
Time: 7 p.m. Place: Bank of America Stadium in uptown Charlotte Cost: Prices may vary Features: Cap off your holiday weekend with Charlotte FC! Arrive early to the match on Saturday, July 5, and score a limited-edition straw hatWould you like to be added to our growing list? Please email digital@qcnews.com
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