Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant’s office, we’re starting off with the below list of area July 4th celebrations. Please add anything you know to the comments below!
Also, seeking your ideas for something Henderson, NC can do in the future for some celebration in the city on July 4th. Please brainstorm below in the comments.
Vance County
Henderson, NC
Saturday, July 6th – Satterwhite Point at Kerr Lake: 6:30-10pm
Warren County
Wise, NC
Thursday, July 4th: Parade and Festival
· Parade begins @ 10am on Main Street
· Festival immediately following the parade at Wise Baptist Church; performance by Steve Owens and Summertime
Franklin County
Franklinton, NC
Wednesday, July 3rd – Celebration at Old Franklinton High School Statium including Fireworks, Starts at 6pm
Wilson County
No Celebration Scheduled
Halifax County
Halifax, NC
First for Freedom Outdoor Drama: June 27th, June 28th, June 29th, July 4th, July 5th, July 6th, July 11th, July 12th, July 13th @ 8pm
· 4H Rural Life Center
· General Admission: $10; Senior/Groups: $8, Students $5; Children under 5: Free
Thursday, July 4th: Downtown Halifax
· 10am: Opening Historic Halifax for tours
· 5:30pm: Karaoke and Live Music
· 6:15pm: Patriotic Concert
· 8pm: Presentation of Colors
· 9pm: Fireworks
Nash County
Rocky Mount, NC
Wednesday, July 3rd: 42nd Annual Independence Celebration @ 6pm
· Rocky Mount Athletic Stadium
July 4th and July 7th: Spirit of America @ 3pm
· Cummins Planetarium @ Children’s Museum and Science Center
Castalia, NC
Thursday, July 4th: Annual July 4th Celebration, 10am-10pm
· Downtown Castalia
· Food, handmade crafts, parade, stage show, antique and custom car show, and fireworks