The biggest Fourth of July fireworks in the Carolinas
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The Fourth of July is days away, and our news partners at WBTV have compiled a list of the biggest events happening across the Charlotte area to help get you ready for this Independence Day.
SkyShow 2025 (Uptown Charlotte)
The biggest fireworks show in the Queen City is happening Thursday, when the Charlotte Knights take on Jacksonville in Uptown.
- After the game, which starts at 6:05pm, the 2025 SkyShow Fireworks Spectacular will happen.
- For ticket information, click here.
City of Monroe Fourth of July Celebration
The City of Monroe's Fourth of July Celebration kicks off at 5pm Friday in downtown.
- There's no cost, and it will feature bouncy houses, live music, and fireworks.
U.S. of Cay (Tega Cay's Fourth of July Celebration)
The U.S. of Cay (Tega Cay's Fourth of July Celebration) is an all-day event on Friday and starts at 9am.
- There's no cost, and it will feature fireworks at 9pm over the town at the golf course.
Gastonia Fourth of July Celebration
Gastonia's Fourth of July Celebration kicks off at 5pm on Friday at the Rotary Centennial Pavilion.
- There's no cost, and it will feature music, food, and fireworks.
Red, White & Belmont
The Red, White & Belmont celebration starts at 6pm on Friday in Stowe Park.
- There's no cost, and it will feature music and fireworks.
Lake Wylie Fireworks
Lake Wylie Fireworks kick off around 9pm on Friday at the Boyd Bridge area.
- There's no cost to see the fireworks.
Rock Hill's Red, White & BOOM!
Rock Hill's Red, White & BOOM! will happen from 4-9pm on Friday on Main Street.
- There's no cost, and it will feature live music, food and fireworks.
Carowinds Star-Spangled Nights Fireworks Spectacular
The Carowinds Star-Spangled Nights Fireworks Spectacular happens at 9:30pm on both Friday and Saturday.
- Ticket prices for the event vary as they're included with admission to the amusement park. The event features music and a fireworks show.
Fourth of July in Lincoln County
The Fourth of July in Lincoln County starts at 6:30pm, before fireworks at 9:30pm Friday near City Park.
- There's no cost, and it will feature a parade, fireworks, and a Lincolnton Fire Department spray zone.
Field of Flags
The annual event in Lake Norman honors our veterans, fallen and active service members and first responders with hundreds of American-made flags on the Lowe's YMCA.
- Don't miss a special ceremony and concert, followed by fireworks, Thursday at 6pm.