There are still July 4 fireworks in NC, but it’s COVID-complicated. Here’s where
Updated July 1: Editor’s note: Some of the information provided by the commissioner’s office was inaccurate and has been removed from the this article. Residents should verify the event information before going.
The coronavirus canceled most July 4th celebrations in North Carolina — but not all.
At least four dozen public firework displays are still scheduled across the state for Independence Day on Saturday, insurance commissioner and state fire marshal Mike Causey said in a news release Monday encouraging people to leave it to the professionals.
“Fireworks are illegal because they’re dangerous and very unpredictable,” he said in the release. “That’s why fireworks should only be used by licensed, trained professionals.”
A list of locations hosting a fireworks show accompanied Causey’s announcement.
Some will prohibit in-person viewing, leaving spectators to live-stream from their computer or TV at home. Others will require people stay in their cars during the show to maintain social distancing under Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order.
North Carolina is still in Phase Two of its three-phased reopening plan, meaning outdoor gatherings are capped at 25 people.
Spectators should check the specific rules for each location ahead of time.
Location | Address | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Mount Airy | Veterans Memorial Park | 7/4/2020 | 9:15 PM |
Boone | Westglow Resort & Spa | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Gastonia | 200 East Long Ave. | 7/4/2020 | 9:30 PM |
Rocky Mount | 600 Independence Blvd | 7/3/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Bladen County | Bay Tree Lakes | 7/3/2020 | 9:30 PM |
Currituck County | Historic Corolla Park - Whalehead Club | 7/3/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Eagle Creek Golf Course | 109 Greenview Rd Moyock NC | 7/11/2020 | 9:30 PM |
Benson | McLamb-Tart Road | 7/4/2020 | 9:30 PM |
Spring Lake | Anderson Creek Club | 7/5/2020 | 9:15 PM |
Vale - Catawba County | 7878 Providence Church Rd | 7/4/2020 | 9:30 PM |
Bryson City - Swain County | 900 Lemons Branch | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
New Bern | 1309 Country Club Road | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Tarboro | | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Watauga County | Hound Ears | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
River Run Country Club | 19125 River Falls Drive, Davidson | 7/18/2020 | 9:15 PM |
Hendersonville | | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Pine Lake Country Club | 2500 Lebanon Road, Charlotte | 7/4/2020 | 9:15 PM |
Oak Island | Oak Island Pier, 705 Ocean Drive | 7/1/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Ashe County | 368 Ray Hill Dr., West Jefferson | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Mars Hill | Town Park, Park Drive | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Selma | | 7/2/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Cleveland | 9046 Cleveland Road | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Kenly | 923 Johnston Parkway Road | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Sanford | Carolina Lakes | 7/3/2020 | 9:15 PM |
Alpha and Omega Corn Maze | 1129 Cheek Rd, Hamptonville | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Figure 8 Yacht Club | 18 Bridge Rd, Wilmington | 7/4/2020 | 9:30 PM |
Oak Island Pier | 705 Ocean Drive Oak Island | 7/1/2020 | 9:30 PM |
Oakboro VFD | 321 W 2nd Street, Oakboro | 7/4/2020 | 11:00 PM |
Sparta | 404 Trojan Avenue | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Clinton | Royal Lane | 7/4/2020 | 9:30 PM |
City of King | 107 White Road | 7/4/2020 | 9:15 PM |
Lincolnton | Ball field 803 North Aspen Street | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
North Stone Country Club | 15801 North Stone Drive, Huntersville | 7/3/2020 | 9:15 PM |
Reidsville | 125 Jaycee Park | 7/3/2020 | 9:30 PM |
Carmel Country Club | Charlotte | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Daniel Terryberry Farm | Airship Drive, Elizabeth City | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Burlingame POA | Sapphire, NC | 7/3/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Lake Toxaway Company | Lake Toxaway, NC | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Colerain Boat & Beach Club | 152 River Road, Colerain | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Wood Valley Swim & Raquet | 10316 Boxelder Dr | 7/4/2020 | 9:00 PM |
Town of Holly Springs | 2401 Grigsby Ave | 7/5/2020 | 9:00 PM |
This story was originally published June 29, 2020 at 6:43 PM with the headline "There are still July 4 fireworks in NC, but it’s COVID-complicated. Here’s where."
