4th of July events (Charlotte, Harrisburg: live, dangerous, activities)

[browngeo]

Do you know where the Mooresville fireworks are shot off ? Looking to watch fireworks from the lake.

[susan42]

Originally Posted by browngeo

Do you know where the Mooresville fireworks are shot off ? Looking to watch fireworks from the lake.

Queens Landing on HWY 150 West.

[HLaw82]

This will be my first 4th in Charlotte and I am shocked to hear about riots and fights downtown. I have been to quite a few parades/festivals/etc in uptown Charlotte and I haven't seen anything that made me feel unsafe. Some of these events served ALOT of alcohol, too. What makes the 4th so dangerous there?

[ohioaninsc]

Originally Posted by HLaw82

This will be my first 4th in Charlotte and I am shocked to hear about riots and fights downtown. I have been to quite a few parades/festivals/etc in uptown Charlotte and I haven't seen anything that made me feel unsafe. Some of these events served ALOT of alcohol, too. What makes the 4th so dangerous there?

It was unsupervised teens that were causing all the problems...i don't remember hearing about any problems last year though...does anyone know where in Uptown the shoot the fireworks off? Some friends of mine and I are staying at the Westin and are wondering where the best views might be for them.

[CharlotteGal]

Originally Posted by HLaw82

This will be my first 4th in Charlotte and I am shocked to hear about riots and fights downtown. I have been to quite a few parades/festivals/etc in uptown Charlotte and I haven't seen anything that made me feel unsafe. Some of these events served ALOT of alcohol, too. What makes the 4th so dangerous there?

I don't think it's particularly dangerous. One year, things did get out of control; there wasn't enough of a police presence and there were fights. If you don't live here, you can think: "Police presence? Why would I go somewhere that even needed that?!" But, having been there that night, it was one isolated area and one group of people, it's not like the whole downtown was rioting or anything.

I feel very safe there, and I've taken my boys for years with no incidents. We've watched from the top deck of Discovery Place; that was a good spot. They change where they shoot them from, so the good places change from year to year! You used to be able to see them from the CPCC parking deck. For several years, that was a great place, with lots of families of all colors, all the kids playing together, sharing sparklers. Then they moved the fireworks base! Now I don't know where you can go uptown.

Last year, we watched from just outside of Fuel Pizza on Central Avenue. Mostly a good spot (close to the Dairy Queen!), but we missed some of the lower ones because of the trees.

I remember years ago, going to the parking lot of Charlottetowne Cinemas (now the Target on Kings Dr.), being able to run around and have fun. Hmm... wonder if the top level of that deck might work?

I hope the paper publicizes good spots to watch from! One year, we went to Marshall Park, and ended up having to RUN a couple blocks to see them.

I would not let the unfortunate incidents of a few years ago keep you away!

[HLaw82]

I was actually sad to hear people saying that it might be dangerous in the city. I have never lived near a city as big as Charlotte. Any festival, fair, celebration in Charlotte is exciting for us. I love the idea of being in a city with big buildings then heading home (20 min) and being in the woods. We have had nothing but good time everytime we have been downtown. We've just had a blast the past few months! I've never been scared downtown or felt unsafe. But as a newbie I have to go off the opinions of others. It's sad but true that any place with numerous people can turn into a dangerous situation. I think we'll go to Charlotte for the 4th and celebrate our history!

[meinclt]

The Crowne Plaza Hotel has the radio station 96.1 the beat on their parking deck from 6pm through the fireworks show. Its a good view of the fireworks since it is near Memorial Stadium where they set off the fireworks. Bring chairs or a blanket and the hotel restaurant grills out hamburgers and hot dogs etc.

[Carolina_native]

I'd go to Knights Stadium.

[Carolina Blue]

FRIDAY July 3
“CELEBRATE AMERICA” CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY SUMMER POPS CONCERT
Symphony Park at SouthPark, 4400 Sharon Road, 28211, 7PM
The summer season ends with a bang on July 3 at the Symphony’s most popular concert of the year, the annual “Celebrate America.” The concert culminates in an impressive array of fireworks.
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Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm, Huntersville, NC 28078 10:00am to 2:00pm
Birkdale Village and the town of Huntersville's seventh annual celebration to include bike decorating, face painting, a clown bounce, children’s art, a parade and more.
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SATURDAY July 4
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Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, 28215, 10:00am-2:00pm
Bring your family to the museum and learn about the birth of our country. Colonial games and various family-friendly activities, in addition to the summer exhibition schedule.
Website: The Charlotte Museum of History

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Carowinds, Avenue of the Carolinas, Charlotte, NC 28273
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Davidson Town Hall & Village Green, Davidson, NC 28036
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U.S. National Whitewater Center, 820 Hawfield Rd, 28214
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Stumptown Park, 120 South Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105, 7PM
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210 E Trade St, 28202 - Free
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SATURDAY July 4
RED, WHITE & BOOM!
Charlotte Memorial Stadium, 310 N. Kings Dr., 28204 6:00p to 10:00p
Family-friendly activities will take place with fireworks blasting off at 9:30. Parking: $5.00 at Memorial Stadium.
Website: Find Your Center - Things to Do - Red, White & Boom!

SATURDAY July 4
WBT SKYSHOW
Charlotte Knights Stadium, Ft. Mill, SC, I-77 at Exit 88 (Gold Hill Road)
Festival activities outside Knight's Stadium will begin at 5:00pm and will lead up to game time at 7:15pm. Fireworks immediately following the last inning of the baseball game.
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