Fireworks Displays
Friday, June 30
Independence Celebration in Belmont
Carnival rides, games, a corn hole tournament, live music, and fireworks. Free. 6-10pm. Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont. 704-825-5586. cityofbelmont.org.
Saturday, July 1
Independence Day Celebration at Queens Landing
Putt-putt, live music, lake cruises, games and activities for kids, and fireworks in the cove at 9 p.m. Free admission. Queens Landing, 1459 River Hwy., Mooresville. queenslanding.com.
Charlotte Symphony Summer Pops: Celebrate America
Pack a picnic and blankets and chairs as Charlotte Symphony presents a salute to Independence Day. Fireworks follow the concert. $5-$12; children 12 and under free. Gates open at 5pm. Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road. charlottesymphony.org.
Fireworks and Music Spectacular
Country music star Collin Raye performs a concert followed by a fireworks display. Gates open at 4pm. East Lincoln High School, 6471 NC-73, Denver. dabac.org.
Fourth of July Festival at USNWC
Listen to live music and watch the fireworks light up the whitewater river. $5 Parking fee. July 3-4. 3:30-10pm. U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy. 704-391-3900. usnwc.org.
July 3 Summer Celebration
Games, inflatables, live entertainment and fireworks! Free. 4-10pm. Lowe's YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville. 704-716-4000. ymcacharlotte.org/lowes.
Tuesday, July 4
Fourth of July Festival at USNWC
Listen to live music and watch the fireworks light up the whitewater river. $5 Parking fee. July 3-4. 3:30-10pm. U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy. 704-391-3900. usnwc.org.
Gastonia July 4th Festival
Celebrate the holiday with eight city blocks of family fun, including live music, food, carnival rides, entertainment, and eating contests. Fireworks start at 9:15pm. Free. 11am-10pm. Downtown Gastonia, Gastonia. downtowngastonia.com.
Revolutionary 4th (Kings Mountain)
Cannon battle re-enactment, kids militia muster and games, and colonial craft making. Stick around for one the biggest firework shows between Charlotte and Asheville. Free. 2-10pm. The Walking Track, 101 W. Gold St., Kings Mountain. 704-473-8727. cityofkm.com.
Tega Cay 4th of July Celebration
Make plans for a full day of activities starting with a parade, water show, fish fry, and fireworks at 9:30pm. Free. Windjammer Park, 8999 Windjammer Drive, Tega Cay. tegacaysc.com.
Waxhaw's July 4th Celebration
Enjoy a parade, concessions, a beach party and a top-notch fireworks show starting at 9:30pm. Free. 10am-10pm. Downtown Waxhaw. 704-843-2195x226. waxhaw.com.