1. Kick off the celebration Saturday in Mount Pleasant

Sound Barrier plays at 6 p.m. The Kannapolis-based group features party favorits.

They will be followed by Too Much Sylvia at 8 p.m. The Charlotte-based group, which has Cabarrus County members, play oldies, current hits and her own hit beach music.

2. Kaleidoscope Arts Festival

Saturday’s festivities in Downtown Kannapolis is from noon to 4 p.m.

3. Symphony in the Park with fireworks

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra plays at Village Park in Kannapolis Thursday, July 2. The annual concert of patriotic music is followed by one of the best fireworks show in the area. The concert begins at 7 p.m.

It is part of the Kannapolis Summer Entertainment Series.

Click Summer Pops above to get the rest of the Charlotte Symphony’s summer schedule.

4. A Harrisburg 4th of July

The Town of Harrisburg has possibly the biggest Independence Day celebrations in the region. With activities and fireworks spreading over three days from Thursday, July 2, through Saturday, July 4.

The Catalinas highlight the musical groups. For the details click the flyer below.