WNC County-by-County Guide to July 4th Festivities

WNC -- This Friday, July 4th, Western North Carolina will be a hub of patriotic parades, live music, and dazzling fireworks.

From the bustling streets of Asheville to the serene mountain lakes, communities across the region are gearing up for a full day of celebrations. Here is your guide to all the fun happening in your area.

Mountain Counties

Buncombe County

Asheville: The Ingles Independence Day Block Party on the South Slope offers live music, food trucks, and a fireworks display around 9:30 p.m. You can also catch the Asheville Tourists Baseball Game at McCormick Field followed by a post-game fireworks show.

Addresses: South Slope, Downtown Asheville (various locations); McCormick Field, 30 Deanna Dr, Asheville.

Arden: Enjoy a fireworks show over the water at Lake Julian Park. Fireworks start at dark, around 9:15 p.m.

Address: 400 Overlook Rd, Arden.

Black Mountain: Festivities and a fireworks show are planned for the downtown area. Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m.

Address: Downtown Black Mountain.

Weaverville: Main Street will host live music at 7:00 p.m., with fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Address: Main Street, Weaverville.

Henderson County

Hendersonville: A classic Independence Day celebration with a parade on Main Street at 10:30 a.m., a street festival, and fireworks at dusk.

Address: Main Street, Downtown Hendersonville.

Transylvania County

Brevard: The "Shindig on Main" & Fireworks Extravaganza features a classic car show, bike parade, and street dance. Fireworks are launched from Brevard College at 9:30 p.m.

Address: Downtown Brevard, 175 E. Main St, Brevard.

Macon County

Franklin: A patriotic parade on Main Street starts at 11:00 a.m. In the evening, head to the Macon County Recreation Park for food trucks, live music, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Addresses: Main Street, Downtown Franklin; Macon County Recreation Park, 121 Siler Rd, Franklin.

Swain County

Bryson City: The Bryson City Freedom Fest includes a hometown parade, vendors, and live music, with fireworks over the Tuckasegee River at 10:00 p.m.

Address: Downtown Bryson City.

Cherokee: The Cherokee Powwow runs through the weekend. The free fireworks show is scheduled for Saturday, July 5th, at 10:00 p.m.

Address: Old Acquoni Expo Center, Cherokee.

Haywood County

Waynesville: Downtown Waynesville hosts a children's parade and a patriotic concert at the courthouse lawn.

Address: Main Street and Bicentennial Park, Waynesville.

Lake Junaluska: Enjoy a flotilla, a parade, and a fireworks show over the lake.

Address: 91 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Junaluska.

Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.

Jackson County

Sylva: The Sylva's July 4th Fireworks Fest at Bridge Park features live music and fireworks.

Address: Bridge Park, 76 Railroad Ave, Sylva.

Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

Polk County

Columbus: The "Fabulous 4th" Festival at Stearns Park offers music, food, and rides, culminating in fireworks around 9:45 p.m.

Address: Stearns Park, Columbus.

Mitchell & Yancey Counties

Spruce Pine: Fireworks will be held at Riverside Park.

Burnsville: A celebration is planned for the town square with live music and fireworks.

Bakersville: Local events and celebrations are expected.

Avery County

Banner Elk: The Star-Spangled Banner Elk Fourth of July features a Main Street parade at 11:00 a.m. and a "Party in the Park."

Address: Main Street and Tate-Evans Town Park, Banner Elk.

Sugar Mountain: Watch fireworks from the peak, accessible by chairlift, starting just after 9:00 p.m.

Address: Sugar Mountain Resort, 1009 Sugar Mountain Rd, Sugar Mountain.

Beech Mountain: The annual Water Party will be held on the public sledding hill from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Address: 403 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain.

Watauga County

Boone: The Boone 4th of July Parade starts on King Street at 11:00 a.m. Fireworks will be held in the evening at Clawson-Burnley Park.

Address: King Street and Clawson-Burnley Park, Boone.

Blowing Rock: Tweetsie Railroad has extended hours for a special evening fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.

Address: Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln, Blowing Rock.

Ashe County

West Jefferson: The Christmas in July Festival kicks off with an evening of music and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m., viewable from downtown.

Address: Downtown West Jefferson.

McDowell County

Marion: Enjoy an evening parade at 6:00 p.m., a street dance, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Address: Main Street, Downtown Marion.

Foothills Counties

Burke & Caldwell Counties (Morganton, Lenoir, Valdese):

Morganton: The city hosts an Independence Day Fireworks Show at Freedom Park.

Address: Freedom Park, Morganton.

Lenoir: The city's July 4th Celebration at Mulberry Recreation Center includes live music and fireworks around 9:30 p.m.

Address: Mulberry Recreation Center, 720 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir.

Valdese: A "Family Friday Nights" concert is followed by fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Address: Near Old Rock School and Temple Field, Valdese.

Disclaimer: All event times and details are subject to change. Please check with event organizers or official websites for the most up-to-date information before attending any event.

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