From the mountains to the sea and everywhere in between, we celebrate American independence with numerous Fourth of July fireworks shows in North Carolina. Cary’s Independence Day Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre kicks off at 3:30 PM on Friday, July 4th! From awesome family fun to a NC Symphony concert and a spectacular fireworks show, it’s a celebration not to be missed! 🎆Free event 🎆Gates open at 3:30 PM 🎆Picnics welcomed 🎆Fireworks are scheduled to start at approximately 9 Experience the beauty of fireworks soaring across our mountains, cityscapes and beaches during special events all summer — especially on July 4. Watching fireworks light up the sky is an experience as American as they come, thanks largely to these displays being part of Independence Day traditions. 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 [] ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Looking for some family friendly fun this 4th of July? Here's a list of July 4th events to enjoy with family and friends! The Independence Day Block Party presented by The Fourth of July in North Carolina is a wonderful time, full of bucket list -worthy celebrations, parades, fireworks, and more fun. To help you celebrate July 4th in NC, we’ve compiled a list of events from the mountains to the sea. From the stunning fireworks at Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant to the all-day celebrations at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, we’ve got the top four events that promise a fantastic Independence Day for you and your family. 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! Here's how towns across Central North Carolina are celebrating the Fourth of July in 2025. 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. Here’s a guide to Fourth of July firework shows, parades and other events in the Charlotte area. 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 Celeb ration Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Time: The game is at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks follow. Place: Atrium Health Ballpark, 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis Cost: Tickets From live music to fireworks, July is filled with fun in North Carolina. GREENSBORO, N.C. — WFMY News 2 has compiled a list of all things happening around the July 4th holiday in the Triad this year. Whether you're interested in the food, the fun or the fireworks WNC County-by-County Guide to July 4th Festivities WNC -- This Friday, July 4th, Western North Carolina will be a hub of patriotic parades, live music, and dazzling fireworks. From the bustling streets of Asheville to the serene mountain lakes, communities across the region are gearing up for a full day of celebrations. Here is your guide to all the fun happening in your area. Mountain The Fun Fourth festivities are known to be the “biggest 4th of July festival in North Carolina.” The day will be packed full with a street fair, live entertainment, food, games, activities, and a spectacular show of fireworks along with a Fireworks Concert. There’s no shortage of festivities taking place this week throughout central North Carolina to celebrate the Fourth of July. Concerts, fireworks, and family fun with live music to celebrate Independence Day around Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. City of Wilmington 4th of July Celebration The City of Wilmington's 4th of July Celebration sponsored by Cumulus Media. This City of Wilmington's family friendly event will include music featuring the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, other entertainment, kids activities, food, fireworks & more! In the afternoon, there is July Fourth Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre with a Ferris wheel, Berry-Go-Round, scavenger hunt, and other entertainment. The celebration in Cary also includes a free North Carolina Symphony concert followed by a fireworks display over Symphony Lake.
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