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 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. Concerts, fireworks, and family fun with live music to celebrate Independence Day around Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. From live music to fireworks, July is filled with fun in North Carolina. 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! Here's a guide to City of Raleigh's July 4th Fireworks, including new location, what to bring, etc On Friday, July 4, Archdale’s 4th of July Festival kicks off at 6 p.m. at Creekside Park, food trucks and music by Walden Sound Systems will begin at 6 p.m. and the fireworks begin after dusk. The July 4th holiday falls on Friday this year. Plan your holiday fun with this listing of festivals and fireworks shows across WNC. Here's a list of July 4th events to enjoy with family and friends! Buncombe County Asheville - Independence Day Block Party When: Friday, July 4 | 5-10 p.m. The North Carolina 4th of July Festival is filled with several things to do before and on July 4, including patriotic events and welcoming ceremonies in Southport and Oak Island. Here's more on 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. 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 Let freedom ring! Pack a blanket or a lawn chair, head out to one of these spots across the state, and celebrate Independence Day underneath a night sky filled with colorful fireworks. 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. Plan your 4th of July celebrations with our guide to fireworks shows in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs and surrounding Triangle towns. A handful of towns in the Triangle are kicking off Fourth of July festivities a day early, attributing vendor availability, financial reasons and proximity to larger festivities to making early This year brings some new events, like the Brunswick Arts Council’s “AARGH! A Pirate’s Life For Me!” melodrama and vaudeville show, and of course, long-time favorites like the Fire Fighters Freedom Competition, the parade, and fireworks will return. As thousands head to downtown Wilmington to celebrate Independence Day, the city is urging visitors to plan ahead for major traffic delays following the annual fireworks display on the riverfront. From the mountains to the sea and everywhere in between, we celebrate American independence with numerous Fourth of July fireworks shows in North Carolina.
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