Where to watch fireworks around Charlotte

Miles Ruder,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – It’s that time of year again, where the weather is warm and America’s ardent patriotism is reflected in hues of red, white and blue on clothing, banners, and flags all around. And by nightfall, the feature event of the holiday will take place. Fireworks will fill the sky of the Queen City all weekend long as the city commemorates the 4th of July.

Check out this list of locations to celebrate and watch fireworks shows in Charlotte:

SkyShow Fireworks Spectacular
  • Date: July 3
  • Time: 6:05 p.m.
  • Place: Truist Field, 324 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC
  • Cost: $30-$39
  • Features: Charlotte Knights baseball game followed by fireworks display

Lowe’s YMCA 4th of July Celebration

  • Date: July 3
  • Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
  • Place: Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Avenue, Mooresville, NC
  • Cost: Free
  • Features: Field of Flags and fireworks

Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration

  • Date: July 3, July 4
  • Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
  • Place: Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center, Charlotte, NC
  • Cost: Free, parking is $12
  • Features: Live music, Tread, White and Blue 5K Race, SUP yoga, and more. (No fireworks)

Carowinds’ Star-Spangled Nights Fireworks Spectacular

  • Date: July 4, July 5
  • Time: 9:30 p.m.
  • Place: Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC
  • Cost: Admission to Carowinds. Ticket prices vary.
  • Features: Fireworks show

4th Of July Celebration At Birkdale Village

  • Date: July 4
  • Time: 10 a.m. to 1. p.m.
  • Location: 8712 Lindholm Dr #202, Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Cost: Free
  • Features: Bike decorating, bike parade, and fireworks

Town of Harrisburg’s 4th of July Celebration

  • Date: July 3, July 4
  • Time: 4 to 10 p.m. (Thursday); 4 to 11 p.m. (Friday)
  • Place: Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg, NC
  • Cost: Free, tickets or wristband needed for rides.
  • Features: Live music, rides, and fireworks

Town of Matthews Independence Day Celebration

  • Date: July 3
  • Time: 5 to 9:30 p.m.
  • Place: Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC
  • Cost: Free
  • Features: Food trucks, kids’ activities, patriotic fun, and fireworks

Rock Hill’s 4th of July Celebration

  • Date: July 4
  • Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
  • Place: Main Street, Downtown Rock Hill
  • Cost: Free
  • Features: Live music, family fun activities, food trucks, and fireworks

Red White & Belmont

  • Date: July 4
  • Time: 6 to 10:30 p.m.
  • Place: Upper Field of Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont, NC
  • Cost: Free
  • Features: Live music and fireworks