Local 4th of July Fireworks & Celebrations
LOCAL
4th of JULY
FIREWORKS &
CELEBRATIONS
This unique parade by Elkland Art Center is a walk-in parade. Everyone is invited to bring costumes and decorations to the parade. Life-sized puppets are a highlight every year. The parade will be followed by a free concert. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
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Head to downtown West Jefferson on Fri, July 5, 3-10pm for the Christmas in July kick off & on Sat, July 6, 9am-7pm for the full festival! The festival features many Christmas crafts, a tree bailing competition, and a chance to visit Santa Claus. You can do a little early Christmas shopping, listen to local mountain music and watch traditional dance, eat festival food, or grab something fresh from the farmers’ market. There is plenty to entertain kids, including street performers with magic tricks, bubbles and music, a giant puppet parade and children’s activities.
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Enjoy the most spectacular fireworks show in the High Country! It's one of the most popular Summer events in the mountains. Spend the day at Tweetsie Railroad. The Park is open from 9 am to 9 pm on the Fourth. There is NO charge for parking. Fireworks at 9:30. Take advantage of the optional dinner and VIP Fireworks viewing in the Hacienda. An all-you-can-eat buffet will be served with all the trimmings. Don't miss out! Availability is limited. Get your wristband at the Ticket Office. $20 for Adults and $15 for Children age 3-12 (in addition to Admission fee). Enjoy fireworks under the stars at 9:30 pm after the park closes.
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July 4, 2019
Emergency vehicles of all sizes will parade through the downtown area honoring firefighters, rescue squads, police and sheriff’s departments from Wilkes and surrounding counties. After the parade, sit back and enjoy the annual fireworks display from Memorial Park. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and spend the evening.
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July 4, 2019
Enjoy a small town parade, free watermelon and music in Downtown Boone. Fireworks will take place 3o minutes after dark at Clawson-Burnley Park.
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July 4, 2019
Joe Shannon’s Mountain Home Music hosts The Mountain Home Music Bluegrass Boys & King Street Brass for an indoor patriotic concert at Blowing Rock School Auditorium at 7pm. Tickets $5-20.
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