Charlotte has so much to offer every summer and the 4th of July celebrations are no exception! Here’s a list of great events in our area to celebrate America!
Charlotte Symphony Summer Pops Presents Celebrate America at Symphony Park – Sunday July 1 @ 8:15 pm – SouthPark Mall Symphony Park
USNWC 4th of July Celebration – Tuesday, July 3 – Wednesday, July 4 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 pm – US National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Dr. – Enjoy 2 days of live music, yoga, and a spectacular fireworks display! Bring your blanket, pick a spot and enjoy!
Summer Shootout Firework Spectacular at Charlotte Motor Speedway – Tuesday, July 3 – Enjoy fireworks on the track after the Bojanlges Summer Shootout race! Tickets available here!
Matthews Family Fun 4th of July Celebration in Stumptown Park – Wednesday, July 4 – Parade and live music in Stumptown Park!
Charlotte Museum of History – Wednesday, July 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm -3500 Shamrock Dr. – The Charlotte Museum of History invites all new US Citizens in the Charlotte area for home site tours, crafts, carnival activities and will include a US Oath & Naturalization ceremony at 11:00 am.
Star Spangled Spectacular at Memorial Stadium – Tuesday, July 3 @ 6:00-10:30 pm – American Legion Memorial Stadium 301 N. Kings Dr. – Enjoy live music, find & drinks, family-friendly activities and the city’s largest firework display! Grab your blanket (no chairs or coolers) and get there early to grab a great spot! Fireworks show at 9:30 pm!
Waxhaw Independence Day Parade – Wednesday, July 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Downtown Waxhaw – Enjoy a family-friendly, small town Independence Day Parade in Downtown Waxhaw and then head back in the evening for an outdoor concert and fireworks!
American 4-Miler Race – Wednesday, July 4 @ 6:30 – 8:45 am – 1111 Metropolitan Ave. – Race through Midtown for this patriotic 4-mile race!
Patriotic Bagels at Bruegger’s Bagels – Available July 3-4 while they last – Participating Locations – Have you always wanted to try a red, white and blue bagel?? Well now is your chance! You can even pre-order on July 2!
Celebrate at Carowinds – Wednesday, July 4 – 9:30 pm – 300 Carowinds Blvd – Take some thrilling rides on Independence Day at Carowinds! The fireworks show starts at 9:30!
18th Annual Plaza Midwood Fourth of July Pig Pickin’ – Wednesday, July 4 – 4:00 – 10:00 pm – Plaza Midwood – Enjoy food, music and more! With participating businesses offering specials!
WBT SkyShow Street Party with the Charlotte Knights at BB&T Ballpark – July 4
Street festival, Charlotte Knights baseball game and amazing fireworks show! Tickets here
We hope you have enjoyed our listing of great events for July 4th in the Queen City! Please check each website for details as they may have changed.
ENJOY AND HAVE A HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!
Photos courtesy of Charlotte Symphony Pops in the Park, Charlotte Center City, & WBT SkyShow