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Patriotic sweet donuts 4th july with american flag. Delicious american donuts with red icing and blue and red stars toping on blue background. Dessert food for American Independence Day celebration.

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As Independence Day nears, communities in and around Charlotte are gearing up for celebrations.

Looking for Fourth of July plans? We’ve compiled a list of events happening in the area:

Mecklenburg County:

  • Celebrate America Fireworks Show at Carowinds (July 3-4)
  • WBT’s SkyShow at Truist Field (July 4)
  • Various events at the Whitewater Center (July 3-4)
  • Charlotte Museum of History’s Independence Day Celebration (July 4)
  • Live music at Optimist Hall (July 4)
  • Town of Matthews Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks (July 3-4)
  • Fourth of July in Davidson (July 4)
  • Eagle Extravaganza in Huntersville (July 3-6)
  • Run White and Blue Race in Huntersville (July 4)
  • Fourth of July at Birkdale Village (July 4)

Union County:

  • Downtown Monroe Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks (July 4)
  • Town of Waxhaw Independence Day Parade (July 4)
  • Town of Unionville Fourth of July Celebration (July 4)

Gaston County:

  • Gastonia Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks (July 4)
  • Red, White & Belmont (July 4)
  • Cherryville Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks (July 3)
  • Revolutionary Fourth in Kings Mountain (July 4)
  • Town of Dallas Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks (July 4)
  • Town of Stanley Fireworks (July 4)

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