Note: Most events take place on July 4th, however some events take place on other days throughout the July 4th holiday weekend. Before making your final plans, visit the official web sites to confirm dates and times.
North Carolina - July 4th Highlights
- Ingles 4th of July Celebration - Asheville, North Carolina
Head to downtown Asheville for family-friendly fun including music, food and lots of patriotic festivities. A spectacular fireworks display is presented at 10 p.m.
- July 4th Winemaker's Oyster Roast and BBQ at Biltmore - Asheville, North Carolina
Live entertainment, great food and wine, plus fireworks - Open to Inn on Biltmore Estate guests, Twelve-Month Passholders and their guests and Biltmore day-ticketed guests. Reservations are required: Adults - $59, Youth (10 – 16) - $39, Children (3 – 9) - $19.
- Annual July 4th Parade and Celebration - Bellhaven, North Carolina
One of the longest running July 4th events in the eastern United States and the oldest in North Carolina, this annual celebration features a mile-long parade, concerts and events during the day and fireworks at dark.
- Fireworks at Tweetsie Railroad - Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Enjoy one of the highland's most popular fireworks shows, after the park closes at 9 p.m., at this delightful mountain theme park with great appeal for young children.
- Fish for Free - Any Public Water in North Carolina
On July 4 from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., anyone, including residents and non-residents, can fish in any public water in North Carolina, including coastal waters, without the purchase of a fishing license or trout privilege license.
- Night of Fire - Carowinds on the North and South Carolina Border (near Charlotte)
Carowinds Theme Park celebrate Independence Day with tributes to the military, daytime games, entertainment, and all-you-can-eat picnic and a dramatic fireworks show.
- Independence Day Fun in Charlotte - Charlotte, North Carolina
Visitors to Charlotte will have several fun Fourth of July options including the annual Knights Stadium July 4th game and Skyshow, uptown Charlotte's Red, White and Boom celebration, Celebrate America presented by the Charlotte Symphony Pops Orchestra and more.
- 4th of July Powwow - Cherokee, North Carolina
A three-day explosion of authentic Indian dancing, drumming, tribal regalia and dance competitions. Fireworks on July 4th.
- Crystal Coast Fourth of July Celebrations - Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle and Morehead City, North Carolina
Enjoy plenty of celebrations throughout the area including the annual Fourth of July Parade in Beaufort, live music and fireworks at Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle's annual celebration, a July 4th Arts and Crafts Show and more.
- Annual Fourth of July Celebration - Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Activities include live bands, patriotic music, carnival rides, the Golden Knights Parachute Team, a popular flag ceremony, food beverages and, of course, fireworks. Free and open to the public.
- Outer Banks Fourth of July Celebrations - Various Locations along the Outer Banks, North Carolina
From Currituck Heritage Park fireworks and Duck's annual Fourth of July Parade to Roanoke Island Festival Park's fireworks and performances by the North Carolina School of the Arts, and on to Hatteras Island (just to mention a few), many events and celebrations take place all along the North Carolina Outer Banks throughout the July 4th weekend.
- Pleasure Island Independence Day Fireworks - Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Held on July 3rd at dusk, fireworks are launched on the beach in front of the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.
- July 4th Celebration at the N.C. State Fairgrounds - Raleigh, North Carolina
Daytime events include interactive games, inflatables, live entertainment, food vendors and more. A nighttime fireworks finale at 9:15 p.m. caps off the event. (In the event of inclement weather on July 4, all indoor activities will remain as scheduled and outdoor activities will be canceled. Fireworks only would be postponed to July 5th.)
- Fourth of July Celebrations - Raleigh, North Carolina
Enjoy an Independence Day Olde Time Celebration, an Independence Day Concert and Fireworks and more. - Also see: About.com's City Guide to Raleigh
- Fourth Of July in Old Salem - Salem, North Carolina
The Historic Town of Salem recreates aspects of early Independence Day celebrations, which began on July 4, 1783.
- The Official 2009 North Carolina 4th Of July Celebration - Southport, North Carolina
July 1 - 4, 2009 - The patriotic spirit of America is alive and well in the City of Southport. For over 200 years the small maritime community of Southport has celebrated the nation's independence, beginning in colonial times when ships shot their cannons from the harbor to today's festival where 40,000 to 50,000 people come each year to enjoy the spirit of commemorating Old Glory. Incorporated as the NC 4th of July Festival in 1972, the festival committee strives to keep the focus on honoring our nation's birthday with some added patriotic fun.
- 4th of July Riverfront Celebration - Wilmington, North Carolina
The 440th North Carolina Army National Guard Band will provide entertainment at Riverfront Park in downtown Wilmington. There will be plenty of fun and food from 5 - 9 p.m. preceding the annual Battleship Blast fireworks spectacular, one of the largest choreographed fireworks displays in the Carolinas.
- North Carolina Tourism Website
For information about many more events, visit the North Carolina Tourism Website Events Listings.
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