NC High Country 4th of July Celebrations 2023

The NC High Country is the perfect play for visitors to celebrate the birth of the United States!  The cool mountain temperatures in the Boone, Blowing Rock NC area, free family events and outdoor activities make the NC High Country a popular summer vacation location. Here is a list of 4th of July celebrations, festivals and events in the High Country of North Carolina:

• TOWN of BOONE NC 4th of JULY CELEBRATION
  July 4, 2023
  The annual Town of Boone fireworks display will take place on the evening of Tuesday, July 4 at Clawson-Burnley Park at the Boone Greenway. The community is invited to come view the fireworks, which will begin around dusk.
  

  Boone 4th of July Parade
  The 4th of July parade takes place on Tuesday, July 4 at 11:00 am. Find your favorite spot along King Street in Downtown Boone and take in the sights as floats, marchers, and performers show off their patriotic reds, whites, and blues. Afterwards, stop by the Jones House lawn for free watermelon, cake, and lemonade.

• TOWN of BEECH MOUNTAIN 4th of JULY CELEBRATIONS
  July 1, 2023
  Start your celebration at the Buckeye Recreation Center for the Family Tailgate Party from 11AM-1PM. There will be face painting, games, hot dogs and bounce houses. Featuring Beech Mountain’s Fire & Police Department. (The Sparkler 5K race begins at 10AM). For more information, please call 828-387-3003.
  
  52nd Annual Hog Roast
  Drive-thru pick up at Fred’s Gazebo serving from 4pm-7pm. Enjoy the Best Pork or Turkey BBQ in the High Country, slow-cooked over hickory charcoal with all the fixins.
  
  Fireworks in the Village
  Adventure seekers and families can take in the beautiful fireworks show on July 1st from the resort village, Play Yard slope, or Lodge at dusk. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and the whole family can come early for live music, inflatables, and games for all ages. Bring your friends and let’s make some magical memories!
  

• BANNER ELK NC ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
  July 4, 2023
  The best small town parade you'll ever attend! Starting at 11 a.m., floats, bikes, cars, people parade down Main Street. A Duck Race and Party in the Park will follow. http://www.bannerelk.org

• ASHE COUNTY ANNUAL 4th OF JULY FIREWORKS
  July 4, 2023
  The fireworks start at 9:30 at Mount Jefferson and can be viewed from both the 221 side as well as Main Street West Jefferson. Officials will assist with traffic and parking. Parking: Ashe County High School, Old Lowes Foods, Wal-mart, Lowes Hardware, State Farm Ins., Ashe Civic Center, Skybest Security, Goodwill, Auto Zone, the Banks and Main Street West Jefferson.

• TODD LIBERTY PARADE & CONCERT
  July 4, 2023
  The July 4th Todd Liberty Parade is back! The theme is Nature's Wonderland and all are invited to don a costume and walk in the parade. All costumes are provided. If you are walking in the parade, please be at the big field at the corner of 1-94 and Todd Railroad Grade Road by 10:00 am. The parade goes through downtown Todd ending at Cook Park with a concert by the King Bees. Food available for purchase. Parking is $5/car.

• BLUEGRASS & BRASS- A FOURTH OF JULY DAZZLE
  July 4, 2023
  Joe Shannon's Mountain Home Music hosts The Mountain Home Music Bluegrass Boys & King Street Brass for an indoor patriotic concert at St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Boone.
  For more information, click to: http://www.mountainhomemusic.com

• 18TH CENTURY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
  July 1-2, 2023
  Come celebrate Independence Day 18th Century style from 10-3pm both days. Also, visit a Continental Army Encampment on the Hickory Ridge History Museum grounds in Boone.
  For more information, click to: http://www.horninthewest.com

• NORTH WILKESBORO MARKETPLACE MELTDOWN & FIREWORKS
  July 4, 2023
  Patriotic tunes, parade, food, fun and fireworks in Wilkes at the Yadkin Valley Marketplace. Festivities starts @ 6:00 with live music, followed by the emergency vehicle parade and fireworks display at dusk.
  

• BLOWING ROCK NC 4th of JULY CELEBRATION
  July 1, 2023
  The best small-town holiday parade around! Come early for the parade at 10am and enjoy the festive atmosphere in town for the afternoon with games and music in Memorial Park! *note* Main Street will not have parking available on the morning of the parade, to allow more space and visibility for spectators! Parking will re-open just after the parade’s end. A shuttle will be available from Shoppes on the Parkway from 8am-5pm. For more information, click to: http://www.blowingrock.com

• SPARTA INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
  July 1, 2023
  This small mountain town loves a parade and just about everyone from the town and surrounding communities line up along Main Street to watch the color guard, floats, fire trucks, old cars and marchers.  Starts at 2pm.

• CROSSNORE FOURTH CELEBRATION
  TBA
  Hotdogs will be served at the fire deparment starting at 4pm.  Parade will start at 5pm and go from the elementary school to the meeting house.  At 5:45, veterans will be honored at the meeting house, followed by a kids frog jumping competition and live music until dark. Fireworks at dark-thirty!

• NEWLAND INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL
  July 1, 2023
  Parade begins at 10am.  Live music, craft and food vendors, kids and family activities, old-fashioned contests and more at Riverwalk Park and Bandstand. Fireworks at dark!  More info HERE

• FIREWORKS AT SUGAR MOUNTAIN
  July 4, 2023
  Where to watch the fireworks? The most unique and up-close vista is from Sugar’s 5,300’ peak via the Summit Express chairlift (fee) running 7-10 PM. Or watch from the lodge (free admission & parking) and enjoy live music on the deck 6-9 PM. They begin just after 9 PM. Also watch from the parking areas at the resort. Address: 1009 Sugar Mountain Dr, Sugar Mountain.