July 3, Game starts at 6:05 p.m. 

Watch the Knights take on the the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, followed by the largest fireworks show in the Southeast.

Field of Flags Summer Celebration

July 3, 6 p.m.
Lowes YMCA, Mooresville, NC

The Lowe’s YMCA and The Exchange Club of Mooresville/Lake Norman are hosting the annual Field of Flags Summer Celebration with live music, food trucks, fireworks, and over 800 American flags displayed across the Lowe’s YMCA front fields. The Field of Flags Summer Celebration is the largest Independence Day event in the Lake Norman area and raises funds to support community efforts such as childhood literacy programs, safe places for families, and drowning prevention initiatives. Live music starts at 7 pm, with fireworks at 9:15 pm.

Fort Mill Independence Day Celebration

July 3, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White St., Fort Mill

Fort Mill celebrates its 150th birthday alongside America’s 248th birthday. Enjoy live music, food trucks, children’s activities and an amazing fireworks show. 6-9:30- p.m., .

Town of Matthews Independence Day Celebrati0n

July 3, 5:30 p.m.
Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St., Matthews

Indulge in food truck cuisine, family activities, live music from Two Much Sylvia, and fireworks, starting at 9:30 p.m.

Carowinds’ Star Spangled Nights

July 4 & 5, 9:30 p.m.
Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd.

Celebrate Independence Day as a family at Carowinds’ annual fireworks show. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. both nights and are accompanied by an all-American soundtrack. The best viewing locations are in the Carolina Boardwalk, County Fair, and Celebration Plaza areas.

City of Gastonia Fourth of July Celebration

July 4, 5 – 9:30 p.m. 
111 N. South St., Gastonia

Head to downtown Gastonia for food trucks, a beer garden, live music, watermelon- and apple pie-eating contests, and fireworks. Bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket.

4th of July Lake Wylie Fireworks Show

July 4, 9:30 – 10 p.m. 
Buster Boyd Bridge, S.C. Hwy. 49, Lake Wylie

Viewing locations include Buster Boyd Bridge Boat Landing, Papa Doc’s Shore Club, Rey Azteca, Lake Wylie Italian and Pizza, and Bagel Boat.

Red, White, and Belmont

July 4, 6 – 10 p.m. 
24 S. Main St., Belmont

Head to downtown Belmont for food and drinks, live music performed by 80z Nation and fireworks show.