2016 4th of July Events & Celebrations in Charlotte

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2016 4th of July Events & Celebrations taking place in and around the Greater Charlotte Area.

As usual, Charlotte Happening is here to provide you with a detailed listing of events for a major holiday or special occasion; this time for the 4th of July. Happy Independence Day!

List is still being updated

Friday, July 1st

Belmont
Red, White and Belmont: 6 p.m start. The Tams perform. 9:30 p.m. fireworks. Main Street, Belmont. Free. 704-825-5586;
www.cityofbelmont.org

Charlotte

Best Bet: Summer Pops: Celebrate America: The Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops series finale includes “Stars and Stripes Forever,” “Armed Services Salute,” “Liberty Fanfare” and much more, followed by fireworks. Gates open at 5 p.m. Prelude act begins at 7 p.m. The Pops concert is followed by celebratory fireworks. $16 for adults. Free for under 18. Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road. 704-972-2000;
www.charlottesymphony.org

Harrisburg

Harrisburg Park: 4 p.m. park opens. 5 p.m. Emily Minor Band perform. 7 p.m. opening ceremonies. 8 p.m. Part Time Party Time Band perform. 10 p.m. fireworks. 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg. Free. 704-455-5614;
www.harrisburgnc.org

Saturday, July 2nd

Harrisburg

Harrisburg Park: 9 a.m. parade starts. 4 p.m. park opens. 4:15 p.m. corn hole tournament. 5 p.m. Chicago Reloaded performs. 8 p.m. Da Throwback Band performs. 10 p.m. fireworks. 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg. Free. 704-455-5614;
www.harrisburgnc.org

Kannapolis

CMC-Northeast Stadium: 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 2888 Moose Road, Kannapolis. $5 general admission. 704-932-3267;
www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t487

Mooresville

Queen’s Landing: 8:45 p.m. fireworks cruise. 8:15 p.m. ship boards. 9 p.m. fireworks. 1459 River Highway, Mooresville. $80 adult, $75 seniors, $20 children 6-12, $10 children 3-5. 704-663-2628;
www.queenslanding.com

Sunday, July 3rd

Charlotte

U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Fourth of July Celebration: Events include a cornhole tournament at 3 p.m. (registration $30 per team), and musical performances from Fireside Collective at 4 p.m., The Congress at 6 p.m. and The Wood Brothers at 8 p.m. 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 5000 Whitewater Parkway. Free admission (upgrade to terrace access for $45 – terrace opens at 3:30 p.m.); $5 parking. 704-391-3900;
www.usnwc.org

Mooresville

Lowes YMCA: 4 p.m. start. 4 p.m Glass Hammer performs. 5:30 p.m. Dan Page performs. 7 p.m. Rockie Lynne performs. 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 170 Joe V Knox Ave., Mooresville. Free. 704-716-4000;
www.ymcacharlotte.org/branches/north/lowes.aspx

Rock Hill

Best Bet: Red, White and Boom: 5:30 p.m start. The Atlanta Party Band performs at The Old Town Amphitheater at 6:15; the Carolina Rhythm Band performs at Fountain Park at 6:30. Ice Cream Eating Contest begins at 6:15 p.m., with five age groups and 12 contestants allowed per age group. 10 p.m. fireworks. 144 E. Black St., Rock Hill. $10 kid’s wristband (gives access to a kids zone that includes the ferris wheel and other rides, inflatables and mini golf). Concerts free. 803-329-8756;
www.onlyinoldtown.com

Monday, July 4th

Charlotte

SkyShow Charlotte: The street party will have kids crafts and activities in an Interactive Kids Area, News Talk 1110 WBT will broadcast live from the street with SkyShow Radio, and various food vendors will be on hand along with an Olde Mecklenburg Brewery beer booth and wine from Shelton Vineyards. Live entertainment scheduled from 3-9 p.m., and the Charlotte Knights take on the Pawtucket Red Sox at BB&T Ballpark at 6:05 p.m. Fireworks after the game. Mint Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The party is free; $11 standing-room-only tickets are still available for the game. 704-274-8300; www.skyshowcharlotte.com; www.charlotteknights.com.
www.skyshowcharlotte.com

U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Fourth of July Celebration: Events include a cornhole tournament at 3 p.m. (registration $30 per team), and musical performances from Ancient Cities at 4 p.m., Hollis Brown at 6 p.m. and Dr. Dog at 8 p.m. 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 5000 Whitewater Parkway. Free admission (upgrade to terrace access for $45 – terrace opens at 3:30 p.m.); $5 parking. 704-391-3900;
www.usnwc.org

Carowinds: 10 a.m. park opens. 10 p.m. fireworks. 14523 Carowinds Blvd. Regular admission, $45.99. 803-548-5300;
www.carowinds.com

Monroe

Belk-Tonawanda Park’s July 4th celebration: 4:30 p.m. start. 7 p.m. performance. 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 217 I.B. Shive Drive Monroe. Free. 704-292-1705;
www.historicdowntownmonroe.org

Lake Wylie

Fourth of July Celebration: 9 a.m. land parade. 11 a.m. boat parade. 1 p.m. Carolina Show Ski Team performance. 4:30 p.m. fish fry. 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 7725 Tega Cay Drive, Tega Cay, S.C. Tickets from the Lions Club required for fish fry. 803-548-3512;
www.tegacaysc.org

Kannapolis

CMC-Northeast Stadium: 7:05 p.m. Kannapolis Intimidators vs. Hagerstown Suns. Fireworks after the game. $6 general admission. 2888 Moose Road, Kannapolis. 704-932-3267
www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t487

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