Where to Watch Fireworks This 4th of July (Locally!)

Independence Day is just around the corner, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a fireworks show under the stars. Here’s a roundup of local spots across our tiny counties where you can catch the sparkles and fun this year:

🎇 Rocky Mount – Sports Complex

📍 600 Independence Dr, Rocky Mount, NC

📅 Thursday, July 3 | 6–9 p.m. | Fireworks at dusk

Enjoy a full evening of live music, food trucks, inflatables, a video-game truck, and more before the sky lights up.

🎇 Tarboro – Braswell Park

📍 1501 Western Blvd, Tarboro, NC

📅 Friday, July 4 | Activities begin early evening | Fireworks ~9:15 p.m.

Live entertainment, food vendors, rides for kids, and a dazzling finale make this a family favorite.

🎇 Nashville – Stoney Creek Environmental Park

📍 455 W Washington St, Nashville, NC

📅 Check local listings or town calendar

A scenic spot for a picnic-style celebration, often featuring community-led festivities and evening fireworks.

🎇 Spring Hope – Main Street Parade & Fireworks

📍 Downtown Spring Hope, NC

📅 Friday, July 4 | Parade in the evening, fireworks to follow

Small-town charm at its best—enjoy a festive parade through Main Street before the fireworks cap off the night.

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Wishing you a fun, safe, and sparkly 4th of July! 🇺🇸✨