Looking for 4th of July events? Here are 5 around Fayetteville
With the Fourth of July falling on Tuesday this year, some observances are kicking off this weekend.
Whether you’re wanting to check out fireworks or set up a blanket or lawn chair to catch a concert, here’s a look at events to check out.
Grammy award-winning musician Sheryl Crow will headline the Fort Liberty July 4 celebration this year while Gavin DeGraw will open, according to the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
The concert is free and open to the public.
Activities start at 3 p.m. at the Main Post Parade Field, 25 Capron St., and attendees are encouraged to arrive early due to heavy traffic.
In addition to the performances by Crow and DeGraw, the Fort Liberty celebration will also feature free-fall demonstrations, fireworks and food and beverages, the MWR website says.
Non-Department of Defense identification cardholders can register for a visitor pass online and by using the event code: 57NC20M4
Once approved, applicants can use their real ID at any gate, or pick up a paper pass at the All American Visitor Center.
Here are four other ways to celebrate locally.
Hope Mills
Hope Mills will have its Independence Day Celebration starting at 4 p.m. Saturday.
A parade will start at Hope Mills Middle School and end at Rockfish Elementary while festivities will continue at Hope Mills Municipal Park, 5766 Rockfish Road.
Musical performances by Paige King Johnson and Krispee Biscuits are scheduled. Food trucks will be on site and the evening will end with a fireworks display starting at 9 p.m.
Baseball and fireworks
As the Fayetteville Woodpeckers take on the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers on Monday, an Independence Day celebration with fireworks is also planned.
The game starts at 7:05 p.m. at Segra Stadium, 460 Hay St.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the Truist Box Office.
Cool Spring Faycation
The Cool Spring Downtown District will host a July 4 Faycation celebration from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday along Maxwell Street near downtown.
A beer garden, barbecue, yard games and music from local DJs and reggae performer Patra will be on hand.
Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra Concert and Fireworks
The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra and the city of Fayetteville will present a free Independence Concert starting at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at Festival Park, 335 Ray Ave. Gates open at 5 p.m.
There will be various food vendors and a beer tent with a cash bar. Special guests include the Fayetteville Symphonic Band and the 82nd Airborne Division Band, and fireworks are also scheduled.
Staff writer Rachael Riley can be reached at rriley@fayobserver.com or 910-486-3528.
This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: July 4th events in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Liberty
