Fourth of July Weekend Events in Charlotte NC

Looking for something to do in the Charlotte Metro area for the Fourth? Independence Day is celebrated in every nook and cranny in the city each year! You’re surely to find something that suits your patriotic taste this year. Here’s a list for the 4-day 4th of July weekend celebrations available in the Charlotte Metro area.

Happy Independence Day!

Friday, July 1

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Belle Johnston Park in Pineville
The July 4th weekend symphony will be a “Celebrate America” theme. Pineville, as well as Kannapolis, offer free events. The SouthPark Symphony in the Park charges $10 for adults for admission and under 18 are admitted free of charge).

“Nights of Fire” at Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
Carowinds will be hosting their annual “Night of Fire” celebration with a large fireworks display. Active and retired U.S. military personnel are admitted free to Carowinds July 2 through July 4!

Town of Belmont Red, White and Belmont Celebration
6:30 to 10 p.m.
Stowe Park, Belmont
Enjoy live music from the Tams, games and other events at Stowe Park.

Saturday, July 2

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Village Park, Kannapolis
Enjoy the “Celebrate America” theme for this free Kannapolis event.

Town of Matthews
Stumptown Park
People’s parade at 6 p.m., live music from Too Much Sylvia at 7 p.m.

U.S. National Whitewater Center Coca-Cola Fourth of July Festival
4, 6 and 8 p.m.
5000 Whitewater Center ParkwayCelebrate the Fourth with a three-day music festival at the USNWC. Admission is free, but, there is a standard $5 parking fee.

4 p.m.: Do It To Julia
6 p.m.: Riley Etheridge Jr.
8 p.m.: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Town of Harrisburg
Harrisburg Park
Parade at 9 a.m.
Games and entertainment 9 a.m. to midnight; fireworks at 10 p.m.

Town of Troutman
Independence Celebration Parade at 11 a.m.
Town festival at Troutman Elementary from noon to 9 p.m.
Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Town of Statesville
Signal Hill Mall
Festival from 5 to 9:30 pm; fireworks at 9:30 pm

Sunday, July 3

U.S. National Whitewater Center Coca-Cola Fourth of July Festival
4, 6 and 8 p.m.
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
Celebrate the Fourth with a three-day music festival at the USNWC. Admission is free, but, there is a standard $5 parking fee.

4 p.m.: Holy Ghost Tent Revival
6 p.m.: Overmountain Men
8 p.m.: Langhorne Slim

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Park in Charlotte
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Summer Pops series celebrates the July 4th weekend with a “Celebrate America” theme to the concerts. Admission for Southpark concerts is $10 for adults and under 18 are free.

Town of Davidson
Town Hall
5:30 p.m.
Parade and live music from Da Throwback Band.

Monday, July 4

Uptown 4th of July Spectacular
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
310 N. Kings Drive
The biggest show around; this spectacular fireworks show in Uptown Charlotte with the city spending $50,000 on the fabulous 20 minute show, is a huge hit each and every year. This show attracts over 250,000 people to the Uptown area and the show can be viewed from miles around. AOL Travel ranked Charlotte’s Uptown show the 13th best in America and it never disappoints. Plenty of family-friendly activities are planned for all to enjoy including face painting, watermelon eating contests, sack races, tug of war, live music and plenty to do for adults and children alike. Activities start at 4 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. At 9:30 p.m., the fireworks display begins!

WBT Skyshow 2011
7 p.m.
2280 Deerfield Dr.
Fort Mill, SC 29715
704-357-8071
Locals refer to this one as “the area’s biggest and best fireworks show,” Get your tickets early as tickets do tend to sell out for this event every year at Knights Stadium.

Independence Day Celebration
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Charlotte Museum of History
3500 Shamrock Drive
704-568-1774
What a great day to learn about the birth of our nation. The Charlotte Museum of History will host colonial games and various activities for the day. Don’t forget your picnic lunch and enjoy some fun before the fireworks begin. Museum admission is free.

U.S. National Whitewater Center Coca-Cola Fourth of July Festival
4, 6 and 8 p.m.
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
Celebrate the Fourth with a three-day music festival at the USNWC. Admission is free, but, there is a standard $5 parking fee.

4 p.m.: Sol Driven Train
6 p.m.: The New Familiars
8 p.m.: Anders Osborne

Summer Shootout Series
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Concord, NC
Charlotte Motor Speedway will have a show of fireworks following its Summer Shootout Series.

“Nights of Fire” at Carowinds
Carowinds will be hosting their annual “Night of Fire” celebration with a large fireworks display. Active and retired U.S. military personnel are admitted free to Carowinds on July 2 through July 4!

Lake Wylie, S.C.
3990 Charlotte Highway
Lake Wylie, SC
What a great view for a fireworks display! Lake Wylie provides a very large annual display, with the best viewing from the Buster Boyd Bridge area. View the show from the boat landing or from one of several restaurants which provide excellent viewing venues.

Town of Cornelius
6:30 p.m.
Town Hall – 21445 Catawba Ave.
Children’s games and live music. “Chronicles of Narnia” at 8:45 p.m.

Hickory Grove community
10:30 a.m.
Parade, followed by a festival until 2 p.m. Parade begins at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church (Hickory Grove Road) and follows W.T. Harris Boulevard to Hickory Grove Presbyterian Church, site of the festival.

Huntersville
Birkdale Village
10 a.m.
Another annual celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. which includes patriotic parade at 11:30 a.m.; water fight between fire departments at 12:15 p.m. and children’s events and entertainment.