Hey there Charlotte area. We at Rapp’s Heating and Air want you to have a fun and safe 4th of July Weekend. To help you do that, we’ve put together a list of information on some of the area firework shows. Enjoy, and Happy Independence Day!
FRIDAY, JULY 1
Belmont
Red, White and Belmont: 6 p.m start. The Tams perform. 9:30 p.m. fireworks. Main Street, Belmont. Free. 704-825-5586; www.cityofbelmont.org.
Charlotte
Summer Pops: Celebrate America: The Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops series finale includes “Stars and Stripes Forever,” “Armed Services Salute,” “Liberty Fanfare” and much more, followed by fireworks. Gates open at 5 p.m. Prelude act begins at 7 p.m. The Pops concert is followed by celebratory fireworks. $16 for adults. Free for under 18. Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road. 704-972-2000; www.charlottesymphony.org.
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Park: 4 p.m. park opens. 5 p.m. Emily Minor Band perform. 7 p.m. opening ceremonies. 8 p.m. Part Time Party Time Band perform. 10 p.m. fireworks. 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg. Free. 704-455-5614; www.harrisburgnc.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 2
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Park: 9 a.m. parade starts. 4 p.m. park opens. 4:15 p.m. corn hole tournament. 5 p.m. Chicago Reloaded performs. 8 p.m. Da Throwback Band performs. 10 p.m. fireworks. 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg. Free. 704-455-5614; www.harrisburgnc.org.
Kannapolis
CMC-Northeast Stadium: 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 2888 Moose Road, Kannapolis. $5 general admission. 704-932-3267; www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t487.
Mooresville
Queen’s Landing: 8:45 p.m. fireworks cruise. 8:15 p.m. ship boards. 9 p.m. fireworks. 1459 River Highway, Mooresville. $80 adult, $75 seniors, $20 children 6-12, $10 children 3-5. 704-663-2628; www.queenslanding.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 3
Charlotte
U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Fourth of July Celebration: Events include a cornhole tournament at 3 p.m. (registration $30 per team), and musical performances from Fireside Collective at 4 p.m., The Congress at 6 p.m. and The Wood Brothers at 8 p.m. 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 5000 Whitewater Parkway. Free admission (upgrade to terrace access for $45 – terrace opens at 3:30 p.m.); $5 parking. 704-391-3900; www.usnwc.org.
Mooresville
Lowes YMCA: 4 p.m. start. 4 p.m Glass Hammer performs. 5:30 p.m. Dan Page performs. 7 p.m. Rockie Lynne performs. 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 170 Joe V Knox Ave., Mooresville. Free. 704-716-4000; www.ymcacharlotte.org/branches/north/lowes.aspx.
Rock Hill
Red, White and Boom: 5:30 p.m start. The Atlanta Party Band performs at The Old Town Amphitheater at 6:15; the Carolina Rhythm Band performs at Fountain Park at 6:30. Ice Cream Eating Contest begins at 6:15 p.m., with five age groups and 12 contestants allowed per age group. 10 p.m. fireworks. 144 E. Black St., Rock Hill. $10 kid’s wristband (gives access to a kids zone that includes the ferris wheel and other rides, inflatables and mini golf). Concerts free. 803-329-8756; www.onlyinoldtown.com.
MONDAY, JULY 4
Charlotte
- SkyShow Charlotte: The street party will have kids crafts and activities in an Interactive Kids Area, News Talk 1110 WBT will broadcast live from the street with SkyShow Radio, and various food vendors will be on hand along with an Olde Mecklenburg Brewery beer booth and wine from Shelton Vineyards. Live entertainment scheduled from 3-9 p.m., and the Charlotte Knights take on the Pawtucket Red Sox at BB&T Ballpark at 6:05 p.m. Fireworks after the game. Mint Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The party is free; $11 standing-room-only tickets are still available for the game. 704-274-8300; www.skyshowcharlotte.com; www.charlotteknights.com.
- U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Fourth of July Celebration: Events include a cornhole tournament at 3 p.m. (registration $30 per team), and musical performances from Ancient Cities at 4 p.m., Hollis Brown at 6 p.m. and Dr. Dog at 8 p.m. 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 5000 Whitewater Parkway. Free admission (upgrade to terrace access for $45 – terrace opens at 3:30 p.m.); $5 parking. 704-391-3900; www.usnwc.org.
- Carowinds: 10 a.m. park opens. 10 p.m. fireworks. 14523 Carowinds Blvd. Regular admission, $45.99. 803-548-5300; www.carowinds.com.
Monroe
Belk-Tonawanda Park’s July 4th celebration: 4:30 p.m. start. 7 p.m. performance. 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 217 I.B. Shive Drive Monroe. Free. 704-292-1705; www.historicdowntownmonroe.org.
Lake Wylie
Fourth of July Celebration: 9 a.m. land parade. 11 a.m. boat parade. 1 p.m. Carolina Show Ski Team performance. 4:30 p.m. fish fry. 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 7725 Tega Cay Drive, Tega Cay, S.C. Tickets from the Lions Club required for fish fry. 803-548-3512; www.tegacaysc.org.
Kannapolis
CMC-Northeast Stadium: 7:05 p.m. Kannapolis Intimidators vs. Hagerstown Suns. Fireworks after the game. $6 general admission. 2888 Moose Road, Kannapolis. 704-932-3267