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North Carolina - July 4th Highlights

• 4th of July Celebration - Asheville, North Carolina
  July 4, 2008
  Head to City-County Plaza in Asheville for family-friendly fun including music, food and lots of patriotic festivities. A spectacular fireworks display is presented at dusk.



• Fireworks at Tweetsie Railroad - Blowing Rock, North Carolina
  July 4, 2008
  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.



• Nights of Fire - Carowinds on the North and South Carolina Border (near Charlotte)
  July 4, 2008
  Carowinds Theme Park celebrate Independence Day with a dramatic fireworks show and music extravaganza.



• Independence Day Fun in Charlotte - Charlotte, North Carolina
  July 4, 2008
  Visitors to Charlotte will have several fun Fourth of July options including the annual Knights Stadium July 4th Skyshow. Visit the monthly events calendar at the Visit Charlotte Web Site for updated information about events and festivals.



• Annual Fourth of July Celebration - Fort Bragg, North Carolina
  July 4, 2008
  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.



• July 4th Celebration at the N.C. State Fairgrounds - Raleigh, North Carolina
  July 4, 2008
  The Fairground gates open at 2:30 p.m. for a day of activities beginning at 3p.m. including interactive games, inflatables, live entertainment, music, fireworks, food vendors and more. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. (In the event of inclement weather on July 4, all indoor activities will remain as scheduled and outdoor activities will be cancelled. Fireworks only would be postponed to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 5th.)



• Fourth of July Celebrations - Raleigh, North Carolina
  July 4, 2008
  Enjoy an Independence Day Olde Time Celebration at Bond Park, an Independence Day Concert and Fireworks at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre and more.



• Fourth Of July in Old Salem - Salem, North Carolina
  July 5, 2008
  The Historic Town of Salem recreates aspects of early Independence Day celebrations, which began on July 4, 1783.



• The Official 2007 North Carolina 4th Of July Celebration - Southport, North Carolina
  July 1 - 4, 2008
  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 N.C. 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
  July 4, 2008
  The 440th North Carolina Army National Guard Band featuring the Minute Men, Concert Band and the Jazz Patriots will provide entertainment at Riverfront Park in downtown Wilmington. There will be plenty of fun and food from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. preceding the annual fireworks spectacular.

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