Moira Quinn: Party in the Park, Skyshow and Front Porch Sunday

CHARLOTTE, NC — From live music, to food trucks and fireworks Charlotte’s got a lot to offer for the summer. Moira Quinn, from Charlotte Center City Partners, has a look at some of the best events.

Party in the Park

Wednesday, June 26 

6:00pm-9:00pm

Romare Bearden Park

The Entertainers

 

Romare Bearden’s Party in the Park, a free live music series, returns on May 15th, 2019 and will continue twice a month on Wednesdays through September 18th. Next after this is July 10. 

This “Uptown Sound” series features different genres of music, including party bands, jazz and rock, country and Carolina Beach Music, as well as tribute bands.

Guests are invited to bring a picnic and lawn chairs or a blanket as they enjoy the music and the friendly ambiance of the park.

 

Skyshow Street Party and Fireworks

Thursday, July 4

Street Party – Mint Street and MLK Jr. Blvd 

2pm-10pm

Fireworks in BB&T Ballpark 

after the game (starts at 7:05pm)

 

WBT radio and 107.9 The Link have kid crafts, coloring, and activities. food from vendors and trucks. If you don’t have a ticket to the game, you can watch the fireworks from the park. 

 

Front Porch Sunday

Sunday, July 7

11am – 4pm

Pop up local retail at Sycamore Brewing

67 retailers, food trucks 

 

Our mission is to provide a consistent platform for Charlotte’s and the surrounding area’s micro-retailers to sell products to the Charlotte consumer, to provide continued support and resources to businesses who work with Front Porch Sundays, and to grow the Front Porch Sundays brand as a organization of incubation, community, and local support.