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fourth of July

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A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

Celebrate the season in this mountain town — no matter what time of year you visit.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Guides

4 Items for Your July To-Do List

Explore, savor, experience, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.

by Our State Staff
Guides

22 Showstopping Fourth of July Fireworks Shows in North Carolina

Let freedom ring! Pack a blanket or a lawn chair, head out to one of these spots across the state, and celebrate Independence Day underneath a night sky filled with colorful fireworks.

by Anna Mudd
Living in North Carolina

Having a Blast

There’s only one way to finish off a day of Fourth of July festivities: with crackles and booms, color and light. Sit back, hold your family close, and watch the show unfold.

by T. Edward Nickens
Living in North Carolina

Let Freedom Ring

This year, we’ll wave flags in Wilmington and Waynesville, fire up the grill in Fayetteville and Fuquay-Varina. Most of all, we’ll reflect on the earliest days of our country and the true meaning of Independence Day.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Photo Essay

Photo Essay: Lake Junaluska

This one-time summer retreat in Haywood County now welcomes visitors year-round. Yet it remains an enchanting place apart — especially on the Fourth of July.

by Katie Saintsing
Fireworks are our Shining Stars of Summer
Features

Fireworks are our Shining Stars of Summer

Let sparks fly: From booming beauties to fizzling favorites, there’s no better way to celebrate the Fourth than with fireworks.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
This Weekend in North Carolina: June 30-July 4
Guides

This Weekend in North Carolina: June 30-July 4

Your curated guide to events happening across the state this Independence Day weekend, from the mountains to the coast.

by Our State Staff
Eastern

Cradle of Independence: Fourth of July in New Bern

New Bern celebrates the Fourth of July with unmatched zeal — and for good reason.

by Chris Gigley

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