Charlotte, NC. Area 4th Of July Events 2013

The fourth of July is always a great time of the year. Between barbeques, picnics, travel and get together with family and friends. But if you are looking for something to do this 4th of July in Charlotte, NC. and the surrounding areas; I have compiled a list of events going on for you as well as links to the websites for them: The grand daddy of all events for the 4th of July will be the Novant Health July 4th Spectacular show. This event attracts large crowds and is considered one of the top fireworks shows in the country. The city of Charlotte spends over $50,000 a year for the show and it can be seen from neighboring towns as well. It all begins with family filled activities that usually begin around 6 p.m. and end at 9:00p.m. The fireworks begin at 9:30p.m. and generally last 20 minutes. Admission is always free and they have various activities for the kids and of course vendors on hand as well as live music. The event is held at memorial stadium in uptown. The other spot that seems to be attracting some attention in the past few years is the US National White Water Center. They do a two day event starting on the third of July and running through the fourth of July. They offer free live music and a fireworks show each night. If you have not visited the white water center you are missing on one of the Charlotte areas greatest places to visit. A link to their site is: http://usnwc.org/4th-of-july-festival/ The town of Matthews will hold their own fourth of July events starting at around 5:30 at town hall/public library. They do a people's parade that goes about a mile through the heart of downtown. It is great for the kids since you can decorate your bikes in red white and blue and be part of the parade. It ends up at stumptown park where there will be live music by Too Much Sylvia and activities for the kids as well as giveaways and food vendors. The whole event ends around nine so you can get to a place and maybe be lucky enough to catch some fireworks or watch them on TV. Matthews does not do any fireworks on the fourth of July. The link http://matthewsnc.gov/ForResidents/UpcomingEvents/tabid/68/vw/3/itemid/355/d/20130704/Default.aspx The town of Huntersville hosts the event on Birkdale Village during the day from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. The vent is great for the family and kids. There is bike decorating, face painting and other fun activities for the whole family. Admission is always free and a good time is had by all who attend. http://huntersville.org/Departments/ParksRecreation/Events/4thofJuly.aspx The town of Indian Trail will be holding their annual fourth of July parade that day with other activities as well. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. with a flag raising ceremony and a watermelon eating contest. Followed by one of the largest parades in the Charlotte area at 11:30a.m. http://www.indiantrail.org/home.php?cat=169 The town of Waxhaw is one of the only towns I know that does an all-day event for the fourth of July. Starting with a parade in the morning at 10a.m., After the parade there is a break before the fun begins again with beachfest that starts at 4:30 and runs until 8:30p.m. After that stay around and watch the fireworks show...A great day that is fin filled with lots to do. In between enjoy all the small shops and stores waxhaw has to offer. http://www.waxhaw.com/ There may be other towns locally doing some type of events. Over the years I try to find the different ones hosting events and this seems to cover most of Charlotte and the surrounding areas. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July.... Dave diCecco Realtor/Broker Coldwell Banker United Cell:704-519-7895 ddicecco@cbunited.com www.davedicecco.com