City of Burlington will host July 3rd in the Park Celebration, Fireworks
The City of Burlington invites the community to celebrate Burlington’s largest Independence Day celebration at the annual July 3rd in the Park event on Friday, July 3, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Burlington City Park, 1388 South Main Street in Burlington. The evening will be filled with live entertainment, amusement rides, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and Burlington’s largest fireworks spectacular display in the event’s history.
- The celebration kicks off at 5:00 p.m. on the Main Stage with a performance by Thistle Ridge, followed by Part Time Party Time Band.
- As part of the City’s USA 250 celebration commemorating America’s upcoming 250thanniversary, attendees can enjoy a special Parachute Demonstration by the All-Veteran Group at 6:15 p.m. over Ballfield #1.
- The Company Shops Concert Band will take the stage at 9:00 p.m. with a patriotic performance before Burlington’s largest fireworks spectacular in the event’s history lights up the sky at 9:20 p.m. The fireworks are best viewed from the hill beside Ballfield #1.
Families can enjoy a blend of free and ticketed activities. Free entertainment will include the Park & Play Van, cornhole, giant bubbles, Connect 4, and more. For just $5, kids can enjoy unlimited access to a variety of attractions including an obstacle course, climbing wall, warp wall, giant slide, and inflatables. Wristbands will be available for purchase on-site. Amusement rides will open at 5:00 p.m. and include classic favorites such as the iconic Dentzel Carousel, the miniature train, tiny cars, planes, and the boat ride. For ride height requirements and ticket information, visit www.BurlingtonNC.gov/CityPark.
Food vendors will include Copperhead Burgers, Baconessence, Pita Delite, Zack’s Hot Dogs, Queso Monster, Dickie-Do’s BBQ, DrizzleD’s Mini Donuts, Sunset Slush, Pelican’s SnoBalls, Tropical Delights, The Chill Shak and Kona Ice…