Where to See Fireworks in Charlotte: 2025
A round-up of the best places to see fireworks this year
Mount Holly Nights: Coming Up Brass
June 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Downtown Mount Holly, South Main St., Mount Holly
Check out the kids’ zone, food trucks, fireworks, and live music from Coming Up Brass.
Fireworks over Historic Spencer Shops
June 28, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer, NC
Enjoy a night of family fun with free children’s activities starting at 6:00 p.m. and wrap up with the fireworks show beginning at 9:15 p.m. Activities include a balloon twister artist, bubble show, DJ music, inflatables, children’s craft area, corn hole, and other lawn games.
Celebrate America!
June 29, Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall
Join the Charlotte Symphony for a rousing, patriotic concert, then stick around to see the fireworks. A prelude performance from Charlotte Bluegrass Allstars begins at 7 p.m. and symphony concert begins at 8:15 pm. Fireworks start at 9 pm.
Charlotte Knights SkyShow at Truist Field
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.
