Celebrate Independence Day in Gaston County 2026
- Melissa McCauley
- Jun 17, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 30
Celebrate Independence Day in Gaston County
This Independence Day, come celebrate in and around Gaston County! Many of the cities are celebrating with fireworks and live music, while other venues are saluting our nation with unique Independence Day themed events. Here is a list of some great ways to enjoy time with family and friends this holiday. Don't miss the fun, Celebrate Independence Day in Gaston County 2026.
Mount Holly Nights & Fireworks
Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Downtown Mount Holly
Independence Day Celebration in Cramerton
June 27, 2026 | Centennial Center, Cramerton
6-9:30pm
Cherryville’s Independence Day Celebration
July 2, 2026 | Downtown Cherryville
From 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, enjoy an evening of food, fun, and fireworks in Cherryville. Don’t miss this small-town celebration with a big heart!
Stanley’s Independence Celebration
in Stanley
MORE TO COME
Fourth of July at the Whitewater Center
July 3 & 4, 2026 | Whitewater Center
For an active take on the holiday, head to the Whitewater Center for two days of festivities including live music, night ops, races, yoga, and more. Adventure and fireworks await!
Tread, White & Blue 5K Trail Race
July 4th | Whitewater Center
Three colors, three courses, one big twist. Choose from red, white, and blue to determine your 5K route. Each color takes a different direction.
Red, White, & Belmont
2026 | Stowe Park, Downtown Belmont
An evening filled with star spangled excitement.
Fourth of July Celebration in Gastonia
July 4, 2026 | Rotary Centennial Pavilion, Gastonia
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.
Revolutionary Fourth
July 4, 2026 | Deal Park Walking Track, Kings Mountain
Experience history come alive at Kings Mountain’s Revolutionary Fourth! Enjoy live music, children’s activities, food vendors, and a special reenactment of the Battle of Kings Mountain by the cast of Liberty Mountain.
Fourth of July
July 4, 2026 | Dallas
Hall of Fame Race & Fireworks Show
July 3, 2026 | Carolina Speedway
Rev up your engines for an adrenaline-pumping night at the Hall of Fame Race! Featuring the Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Pro 4, Hornets, and Crown Vic. Cap off the excitement with a spectacular fireworks show that will leave you breathless.
Whether you’re catching fireworks, enjoying live music, or discovering a new local tradition, there’s no better place to celebrate than right here at home. Make plans to explore our towns, support local venues, and create red, white, and blue memories with the people who matter most. However you choose to celebrate, make it a star-spangled Fourth and celebrate Independence Day in Gaston County.
