Charlotte NC| Things-To-Do Fourth of July Weekend
July 3rd, 2008 Categories: Real Estate News, Things To Do Charlotte
Here is a list of fun things to do this fourth of July weekend in Charlotte NC!
Ballantyne Village Family Bike Parade
July 4th, 9 am- 12 pm
Bring the whole family out to decorate bikes and listen to live music as the local fire department lead the parade. There is also a silent auction with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.
Contact: 704-369-500014825 John J. Delaney Drive
Charlotte, NC 28227
found on www.charlotte.about.com
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Independence Day Event 
Friday, July 4
Open at 10:00 am.
Do your children know what it means to be an American? If you’re home for the 4th of July, celebrate at the Charlotte Museum of History. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the grounds, homesite to one of our region’s original patriots, Hezekiah Alexander. Children’s activities will include various colonial games, a puppet show, and a Ben Franklin kite demonstration.Museum admission is free all day on July 4, 2008!
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Red Rocks, Whitewater, & Bluegrass Celebration Friday, July 4
$5+
Try something a little more adventurous this 4th of July! Come on out and experience our 46′ rock spire, class III/IV whitewater and some great music. This will be fun for the whole family with lots of food, activities for kids, and of course… FIREWORKS!
$5 parking fee
all activites and food will be normally priced (see official website for details)
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Red, White and Boom!
Clear Channel and Scott Clark Toyota are teaming up again to bring Red, White and Boom! Uptown on July 4th. Clear Channel’s five radio stations, 96.1 The Beat, WRFX 99.7 The Fox, Lite 102.9, 96.9 Kat Country and 106.5 The End will host evening viewing parties throughout the Uptown.
In addition, US Airways will be presenting Family Fun Fest at Memorial Stadium along with WLYT (Lite 102.9) and WKKT (96.9 Kat Country) as host radio stations. Family-friendly activities will run from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. There will be stadium and grass seating to watch the fireworks. The event is alcohol-free but there will be food and soft drinks on sale.
The “Red, White and Boom!” fireworks show will be approximately 20 minutes long. The show begins at 9:30 p.m. (weather and fire department clearance permitting). The show will be staged to a music track that will be played live at all viewing venues and will be simulcast on all five Clear Channel Radio stations.
Memorial Stadium6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
310 N. Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204
found on www.charlotte.about.com
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Matthews Fun Family 4th of July
July 4, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Celebrate in Matthews with bike decorating at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Peoples Parade at 6 p.m. starting in front of Town Hall. After the parade, enjoy a concert by “Too Much Sylvia” to cap off the Independence Day celebrations.
Where: Downtown Matthews
found on www.charlotte.about.com
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Weathering Program: Red, White and Blue in Raptors too!
Friday, July 4
Times: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Carolina Raptor Center
Join us in the weathering area to see our resident red, white and blue raptors! Have an opportunity to get your picture taken with an eagle! Free with regular admission.
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Davidson Fourth of July Celebration
Friday, July 4
Davidson Parks and Recreation
$free-$5
Friday, July 4 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. A fun filled evening will begin with a small town parade at 5:30pm from Davidson Town Hall and ending at McEver Field. At McEver Field, festivities will include a children’s amusement area, stage entertainment, concessions and the most spectacular fireworks show in the Lake Norman area.
We encourage everyone to come out and march in the parade dressed in your best Independence Day attire. THE SUMMERDAZE BAND will perform live from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. As Carolina’s Premieer Variety Dance Band this local 6-piece is energized to bring their take on a wide range of good time dance music.
Non-resident fee is $5.00
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Charlotte Knights Skyshow
July 4, 7:15 p.m.
The skies will light up in Fort Mill with the Southeast’s largest fireworks display following an All-American baseball game between the Charlotte Knights and the Durham Bulls.
found on www.charlotte.about.com
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Lake Wylie Community Fourth of July Fireworks
Friday July 4th
Dusk to approximately 9:30 pm
Buster Boyd Boat Landing
found on www.charlotte.about.com
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What a great resource, Terry! Many people new to an area will enjoy visiting your blog to get the latest scoop on activities to enjoy in Charlotte.
What a great resource, Terry! I’m certain that many people new to the Charlotte area will enjoy visiting your blog to find out about the latest activities around town.