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Discover spectacular 4th of July events across North Carolina in 2025! From Charlotte's SkyShow to Southport's festival, plus mountain and coastal celebrations. Free events included. Charlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations will be back in 2025! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, SkyShow is back, but please note that it takes place July 3. Add to Calendar 2025-07-04 18:00:00 2025-07-04 22:30:00 Fourth of July Fireworks City of Raleigh Julia MilsteadPublic Information Officerjulia.milstead@raleighnc.gov919-996-3029 America/New_York public Cities and organizations across the Piedmont Triad are gearing up to light up the sky with dazzling fireworks displays in celebration of this year's Independence Day! The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year, and the Charlotte region is preparing for a full slate of fireworks celebrations. Communities across North and South Carolina will host events featuring live music, family-friendly activities, and grand fireworks displays. The biggest show in the area is SkyShow 2025, taking place after the Charlotte [] Updated: 12:05 PM EDT July 2, 2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte area will come alive with firework shows, parades and block parties as residents celebrate Independence Day. Here's how towns across Central North Carolina are celebrating the Fourth of July in 2025. The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Winston-Salem knows how to celebrate July 4th in style. After all, this is where America’s first-documented July 4th celebration took place back in 1783. Today, nearly 250 years later, the Independence Day spirit is alive and well locally—and there are plenty of ways to get in on the fun. Pre-July 4th Events. Rock Out the Quarry Events include a welcoming ceremony, Freedom Run 5K, concerts, military exhibits, and a naturalization ceremony. The festival culminates with a parade, pro wrestling, live music, and fireworks on The North Carolina 4th of July Festival has so many fun activities and programs, so use this schedule throughout the week so you don’t miss any of your favorites! This year brings some new events, like the Brunswick Arts Council’s “AARGH! July 2, 2025 July 2, 2025 The Charlotte area is gearing up for a packed Fourth of July weekend filled with fireworks, family-friendly festivals, and patriotic celebrations. From baseball games to block parties, here’s where you can celebrate Independence Day in and around Charlotte. 4th of July Celebration at Lowe’s YMCA Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Place: Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville Cost: Free Features: Lowe’s YMCA hosts Field of Flags, live music and fireworks. You can also visit the Field of Flags any time from July 2 to 5. Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 4th of July Celebration City of Gastonia Fourth of July Celebration. July 4, 5 – 9:30 p.m. 111 N. South St., Gastonia. Head to downtown Gastonia for food trucks, a beer garden, live music, watermelon- and apple pie-eating contests, and fireworks. Bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket. 4th of July Lake Wylie Fireworks Show. July 4, 9:30 – 10 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day at the 2025 NC 4th of July Festival in Southport! June 28 – July 4, 2025 | Southport & Oak Island, NC. Pack your lawn chairs and patriotic spirit—Southport, NC is throwing the summer celebration you won’t want to miss! With roots dating back to 1795, this week-long festival is a vibrant mix of small-town charm NORTH CAROLINA - NC celebrates the Fourth of July with a fantastic variety of fireworks displays, offering something for everyone, from massive city festivals to charming coastal shows and patriotic mountain gatherings. The Tar Heel State's diverse geography provides a stunning backdrop for any Independence Day celebration. Here’s a guide to some of the best places to watch the fireworks in See parking and shuttle details here. The Fourth of July is also North Carolina’s annual free fishing day, so residents and non-residents can fish in all public waters without needing a license. Click here for a printable version. Search. Go 2025 Event Date: July 4, 2025. This FREE event in the South Slope (between Coxe and Buxton Avenue) starts on July 4 at 5:00 p.m. and includes The Ultimate Air Dogs (puppy jump contest), the 100th Army Band and a fireworks show. The fun in downtown Asheville continues with food and live music until 10:00 p.m. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – There’s no shortage of festivities taking place this week throughout central North Carolina to celebrate the Fourth of July. Several cities and towns across the region are hosting events and celebrations to observe the Independence Day holiday.
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