Charlotte Symphony Pops presents Celebrate America
Friday, July 3, 2009
Orchestra begins at 8:15 p.m.
Albert-George Schram conducts the Charlotte Symphony Pops Orchestra in a patriotic sampling including "The Liberty Bell March" and "America the Beautiful" followed by a stunning fireworks display.
Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28211
Independence Day Afternoon Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2009
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day at the Charlotte Museum of History learning about the founders of the Queen City. Admission is free.
3500 Shamrock Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28215
704-568-1774
Red, White & Boom!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
This Uptown display features a US Airways Family Fun Festival to benefit the Second Harvest Food Drive prior to the 20-minute fireworks show which begins at 9:30 p.m.
Memorial Stadium
310 N. Kings Drive
Charlotte, NC 28204
Night of Fire at Carowinds
Saturday, July 4, 2009
12 - 3 p.m. Patriotic Meal
10 p.m. Fireworks
Enjoy a day at Charlotte's only area amusement park, Carowinds, celebrating the 4th of July. Guests can partake in a Independence Day meal and enjoy a fireworks display.
Carowinds Amusement Park
Avenue of the Carolinas
Charlotte, NC 28273
Red Rocks, Whitewater & Blue Grass 4th of July Festival
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Spend a day at the U.S. National Whitewater Center enjoying live music, food, beer, wine and fireworks as well as activities for the whole family.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28214
704-391-3900
Matthews Fun Family 4th of July
Saturday, July 4, 2009
5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Celebrate in Matthews with bike decorating at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Peoples Parade at 6 p.m. starting in front of Town Hall. After the parade, enjoy a concert by "Too Much Sylvia" to cap off the Independence Day celebrations.
Downtown Matthews
120 S. Trade St.
Matthews, NC 28105
704-321-7275
Davidson's Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2009
4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Davidson Parks & Rec puts on this annual 4th of July celebration complete with a parade and live music by Rough Draft.
Davidson Village Green
Davidson, NC 28036
704-892-3349
Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls
Saturday, July 4, 2009
7:15 p.m.
The skies will light up in Fort Mill with the Southeast's largest fireworks display following an All-American baseball game between the Charlotte Knights and the Durham Bulls.
2280 Deerfield Dr.
Fort Mill, SC 29715
704-357-8071
Lake Wylie Fantastic Fireworks Display
Saturday, July 4, 2009
9:30 p.m.
There is nothing quite like fireworks over water. Enjoy the scene over Lake Wylie which straddles North and South Carolina just south of Charlotte.
Buster Boyd Boat Landing
S.C. Hwy. 49 at Lake Wylie
96.1 The Beat Live at the Crowne Plaza Charlotte
Saturday, July 4, 2009
The Beat will broadcast live from 6 - 11 p.m.
The Crowne Plaza Charlotte hotel will host a party on the parking roof deck with 96.1 The Beat broadcasting live. The roof deck will feature an awesome view of the fireworks at nearby Memorial Stadium.
Crowne Plaza Charlotte Hotel
201 South Mcdowell St.
Charlotte, NC 28204
888-444-0401
Live Music Throughout Charlotte
- Blakeney, July 3-4, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Jes Seda)
- Birkdale Village, July 4, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Mick and The Ultras)
- Promenade on Providence, July 3-4, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. (The Undercover Band)
- Stonecrest, July 3-4, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Unique Blend)
