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Posted By Mary Stevens on Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Don't know what you're doing to celebrate Independence Day yet? Check out this big ol' list of events in Charlotte and the surrounding area - as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
July 3
* CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY "CELEBRATE AMERICA" CONCERT Albert-George Schram conducts the orchestra who will be playing patriotic classics. Fireworks follow the performance. For more information, visit www.charlottesymphony.org. $10 for adults; free for 18 year olds and under. 7 p.m. Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road.
* COCA-COLA 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL Live music (Sol Driven Train at 4 p.m.; Eric Lindell at 6 p.m.; Tab Benoit at 8 p.m.) and fireworks. Free. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. U.S. national Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway. 704-391-3900. www.usnwc.org.
* LEGENDS BIG MONEY 100 & FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA A grassroots race culminating in a fireworks finale. $10; free children 13 years old and under. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord. 704-455-3200. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.
* RED, WHITE & BREW BASH Independence Day Celebration with drink specials ($4 Bacardi drinks, $2 Miller Lites and $20 Wolfberry Sangria buckets). Doors open at 7 p.m. Howl Charlotte, 210 E. Trade St. 936-4695. www.howlatthemoon.com.
* INDUSTRY INDEPENDENCE DAY Free cover until midnight for all service industry workers and drink specials ($2 Miller Lites, $5 Three Olives and $6 Three Olives Bombs). Doors open at 5 p.m. Whisky River, 210 E. Trade St. 704-749-1097. www.whiskyrivercharlotte.com.
* TOWN OF HARRISBURG 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Live music, activities and fireworks. For more information, visit www.harrisburgnc.org. Free. 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg.
July 4
* COCA-COLA 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL Live music Have Gun, Will Travel at 4 p.m.; Moreland & Arbuckle at 6 p.m.; These United States at 8 p.m.) and fireworks. Free. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. U.S. national Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway. 704-391-3900. www.usnwc.org.
* WBT SKYSHOW 2012 A fireworks display follows the Charlotte Knights game. Pre-game festivities include live music, food , drinks, activities for children and prizes. Knights Stadium, 2280 Deerfield Drive, Fort Mill. 704-357-8071. www.wbt.com.
* PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL JULY 4TH SPECTACULAR Massive fireworks display in the Q.C. For more information, visit www.charlottecentercity.org. Free. Activities and events, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m;. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Memorial Stadium, 310 North Kings Drive.
* SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL 4TH OF JULY PARADE Marching bands, clowns and the Shriners' classic tiny cars. For more information, visit www.shrinersinternational.org. Free. 2:30 p.m. Held Uptown at Tryon Street and 9th Street.
* EPICENTRE FAMILY FUN FOURTH Family-friendly celebration with games, music, and more. For more information, visit www.epicentrenc.com. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 210 E. Trade St.
* LAKE WYLIE ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION A large display of fireworks (best viewing from the area around Buster Boyd Bridge). For more information, visit www.lakewyliesc.com. Free. 9:45 p.m. 3990 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie.
* INDIAN TRAIL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION Featuring a series of activities and a parade. For more information, visit www.indiantrail.org. Free. Festivities at 9:30 a.m.; Parade at 11 a.m. Held at Indian Trail Town Hall and Crossing Paths Park.
* HUNTERSVILLE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Birkdale Village's 8th annual celebration with activities that include bike decorating, face painting, arts and crafts, a parade, music and food. For more information, visit www.birkdalevillage.net. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville.
* TOWN OF HARRISBURG 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Live music, activities and fireworks. For more information, visit www.harrisburgnc.org. Free. 9 a.m.-12 a.m. Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg.
* HICKORY GROVE 4TH OF JULY PARADE & CELEBRATION Featuring games, food booths, contests, prizes, a raffle, a DJ and the Miss Hickory Grove pageant. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 5735 East W.T. Harris Blvd.
July 6
* RED WHITE & BLUE BASH 4th of July post party with drink specials ($3 Bud Light Limes and $4 "firecracker" shots). Doors open at 5 p.m. Whisky River, 210 E. Trade St. 704-749-1097. www.whiskyrivercharlotte.com.
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