Where To Watch Fireworks Around Charlotte

Deeandra Michel,

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:

7/3/24

  • Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration
    • Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
    • Place: Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center, Charlotte, NC
    • Cost: Free, parking is $12
    • Features: Live music, Tred, White and Blue 5K Race, SUP yoga, and more.
  • Lowe’s YMCA 4th of July Celebration
    • Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
    • Place: Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Avenue, Mooresville, NC
    • Cost: Free
    • Features: Field of Flags, live music, and fireworks.

7/4/24

  • Carowinds’ Star-Spangled Nights Fireworks Spectacular
    • Time: 9:30 p.m.
    • Place: Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC
    • Cost: Admission to Carowinds. Ticket prices vary.
    • Features: Fireworks show

 

 

  • SkyShow 2024
    • Time: 6:35 p.m.; Fireworks show after the game
    • Place: Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC
    • Cost: Game ticket price varies
    • Features: Fireworks from Romare Bearden Park, 300 S Church Street, at no cost

 

  • Merchant & Trade’s Red White And Views
    • Time: 2 p.m. – 12 am
    • Location:  303 S Church St. Charlotte NC 28202
    • Cost: Free

 

  • Town of Harrisburg’s 4th of July Celebration
    • Time: 4 to 10 p.m.
    • 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
    • Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
    • Place: Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC
    • Cost: Free
    • Features: Food trucks, kids’ activities, patriotic fun, and a free concert.

 

  • Rock Hill’s 4th of July Celebration
    • Time: 12 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
    • Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
    • Place: Upper Field of Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont, NC
    • Cost: Free
    • Features: Live music by 80Z Nation and fireworks.