Charlotte’s biggest celebrations are returning in 2024.
Here’s a list of fireworks displays, parades, and celebrations.
Central Charlotte
SkyShow 2024 Firework Show Following the Charlotte Knights Game
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: Game starts at 6:35 p.m. Fireworks Show follows the game
Place: Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Price of ticket to baseball game vary
Features: SkyShow 2024 takes place after the Charlotte Knights game which begins at 6:35 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, and expected to sell out.
Tip: At no cost, you can also watch the fireworks from Romare Bearden Park, 300 S Church Street.
Charlotte Museum of History’s Independence Day Celebration
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Place: Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: The event will feature the Oath and Naturalization Ceremony for a group of new U.S. citizens. There will also be music, a keynote address, and opportunities for voter registration.
North Charlotte
Birkdale Village’s 4th of July Celebration
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Street, Huntersville, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Bike decorating, bike parade, block party, and the Huntersville Fire Department’s annual wet down.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Cook Out Summer Shootout
Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Place: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S., Concord, NC
Cost: $10; Free for kids 12 and under
Features: There will be a fireworks show after the races. Also, first responders and military get in for free with ID.
Town of Harrisburg’s 4th of July Celebration
Date: Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: Parade is at 9 a.m. on Thursday. The festival is both days. Wednesday: 4 to 10 p.m., and Thursday: 4 to 11 p.m.
Place: The festival is at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg, NC. The parade starts at Captain Steve’s Restaurant on Hwy 49.
Cost: Free, but you’ll need tickets or a wristband for rides.
Features: A parade and a two-day festival, including live music, rides and fireworks.
East Charlotte
Town of Matthews Independence Day Celebration
Date: Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and 5-9 p.m. on Thursday
Place: Wednesday at Matthews SportsPlex, 2425 Sports Parkway, Matthews, NC. Thursday at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Wednesday night features a fireworks show at Matthews SportsPlex. Thursday’s celebration features food trucks, kids’ activities, patriotic fun and a free concert by 20Ride — Zac Brown Tribute Band from 5- 9PM.
Indian Trail July 4th Parade
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Place: Post Office Drive down Indian Trail Road to Old Monroe Road
Cost: Free
Features: Floats, walkers and more.
South Charlotte
Carowinds: Star-Spangled Nights Fireworks Spectacular
Date: Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Place: Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Admission to Carowinds. Ticket prices vary.
Features: Fireworks performance.
Symphony Park Celebrates America!
Date: Sunday, June 30, 2024
Time: 5 to 9:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m., Prelude performance at 7 p.m., Concert at 8:15 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.)
Place: Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC
Cost: $18 in advance; $25 at the gate; Youth 13-18: $5 in advance; $7 at the gate; Children under 13: free, but ticket is required.
Features: Patriotic favorites, followed by fireworks. The Charlotte Symphony also offers some free performances for the community, some with fireworks.
Independence Day Celebration in Fort Mill Amphitheater at Walter Elisha Park
Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Time: 6-9:30 PM
Place: 345 N. White Street, Fort Mill Amphitheater
Cost: Free
Features: Music, vendors, food trucks, a special ceremony and our amazing fireworks show. There will also be plenty of children’s activities.
West Charlotte
Red White & Belmont
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
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.
4th of July Celebration at Whitewater Center
Date: July 3 and 4, 2024
Time: 6:30-close Wed., all day Thur
Place: Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free, but parking is $12
Features: In 2023, the celebration included contests, night-ops course activities, a themed 5k, live music and yoga, but no fireworks.