Come out to downtown Gastonia on Saturday, July 4 from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM! There will be food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, entertainment, a free KidsZone and fireworks will begin around 9:30 PM. There will be live music from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM. A local musician will play from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, and the Bantum Rooster Band will play throughout the remainder of the event. Pre-recorded patriotic music will play during the fireworks. **Please bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket to sit and enjoy the music** **Please bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket to sit and enjoy the music** For more information or to apply to be a vendor, visit: https://www.eventeny.com/.../fourth-of-july-celebration.../ The City of Gastonia will never message you on social media asking for vendor payments. Vendor applications and payments are only taken through the secure site linked above.