Here is your July 4th planning guide for The High South! In addition to all the other events found in our [Area Events Calendar], our local communities have great family fun planned for you!
Scroll down for July 4th event info at Lake Glenville, in Cashiers, Highlands, Sylva and Bryson City!
The video above is July 4th 2017 fireworks by Dave Bryant filmed at The Village Green in Cashiers, NC.
Jason Walle captured some great images of fireworks over Lake Glenville in North Carolina a few years ago. Amazing show over the water with all the boats below. Scroll down for details and links for Lake Glenville fireworks.
Lake Glenville:
It's Gonna Be a Blast!
The 28th annual Friends of Lake Glenville Fireworks Over The Lake will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 9:30 PM!! Let’s gather safely and responsibly in your watercraft or on land to enjoy this always spectacular celebration of our Nation’s Independence. The fireworks will be launched from our usual spot, The Pointe, just north of Trillium on the west side of Lake Glenville.
Where to Watch:
Great viewing off 107 N along the roadside from near Hamburg Baptist Church south to the pullover/open areas along the lake. Be sure to have your vehicle entirely off the road and mindful of traffic. Kindly adhere to the direction of law enforcement officers in watercraft regarding distance from the shoreline and between boats depending on wind direction.
Help Us Keep 'Em Lit!
Funding for Friends of Lake Glenville’s annual fireworks display comes solely from fundraising efforts independent of our membership dues, the generous contributions of our community and corporate sponsors, and donations from individuals just like you! If you, your business, organization, or your HOA would like to support the Fireworks Fund, you can make a donation online!
Fireworks are held rain or shine, unless dangerous conditions develop, such as lightening. For up to the minute status of the fireworks, “Like” and “Follow” our Facebook Page and look for a post from us around 9 PM on July 5th.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Our annual fireworks tradition would not be possible without the kind donations and contributions of our sponsors. Please join us in thanking them for their generosity.
SIGNAL RIDGE MARINA
as well as
Trillium Links and Lake Club, Mountainview Marine, The Glenville Lake Club, several HOAs, and our individual donors.
Our sincere thanks also to the
Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department
for being on site every year and providing a safety net for the event.
Cashiers: The Village Green
Cashiers, NC – Fireworks Extravaganza on the Green
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025! This is a FREE community event, open to the public! Live music starts at 6:30 PM; fireworks at dark.
Location: The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road.
Details: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025! This is a FREE community event, open to the public! Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Personal tents, awnings, and dogs are not allowed. A portion of Frank Allen Road will be closed from 6–10:30 PM for safety.
[More about July 4th at The Village Green]
Yankee Doodle Dandy Day!
July 4th in Sapphire Valley is a day for the family! All day kids bounce toys, food, gem mining, snow cones, popcorn, drinks, pony rides, Foot Golf, Zip Line and more!
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, All Day Music - bring the family and celebrate! [Learn More]
Freedom Fest - Bryson City North Carolina Celebrates Independence Day. Bryson City, North Carolina celebrates the Fourth of July holiday in a big way! An all day street festival with 4-station bungee, a kid's area, live music, food tents, arts and crafts, with evening fireworks makes for a great family fun event for the 4th of July!
Bryson City, North Carolina’s Freedom Fest – 2025
Bryson City, North Carolina’s Freedom Fest
Thursday, July 4, 2024
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
The fun begins at 8 am with the 31st Annual Bryson City Rotary Club Firecracker 5K, leaving from Riverfront Park downtown and traveling through the Deep Creek area and return. Race details
At 10 am the Festival opens. Everett Street will be closed for our favorite arts, crafts, food and music festival followed by a super fireworks show at 10 pm. Visit our restaurants, sweet shops or food trucks for dining indoors or on a patio, or at shady picnic tables or pavilions. And you’ll find food vendors with all your holiday favorites – funnel cakes, shave ice, Philly cheese-steak sandwiches, BBQ, kettle corn and more.
Kids can enjoy a Free Kids Fun Zone with bounce houses and a slide. Wristbands for all-day play (10 am – 6 pm).
Browse our downtown shops and galleries and discover unique crafts and gifts. Crafts vendors include pottery, wood-working, photography and art, jewelry, stained glass and more. (10 am – 6 pm). Vendor application.
dog paw print symbol Leashed dogs are welcome at this event, however please be mindful of the hot pavement, which could be as hot as 120 degrees. Do not leave dogs in your car; and if you are coming for the fireworks make sure your dog is comfortable with loud sounds. Please bring water for your dog.
The live music stage for the main performers will be at Railroad Square with music all day. And other musicians will be set up downtown.
At 10 pm, experience the best fireworks show in the Smokies! There are plenty of good viewing locations throughout town. Where to view fireworks.[Bryson City July 4th Info]
This video has you inside the fireworks! Filmed in Highlands, NC July 4th 2019 by Bolton Perry.
Highlands NC July 4th Celebration
The Town of Highlands Recreation Department will host traditional field games, including Tug-of-War, three-legged sack race, water balloon toss and frozen t-shirt contest at the Highlands Town ballfield. At noon, the med vac helicopter will arrive. Once the helicopter departs, the Highlands Fire Department ladder truck will spray down the kids. Highlands Rotary will be serving hot dogs provided by The Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands.
4th of July Fireworks Presented By: Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visit Highlands NC Dates: July 4, 2025 Address: 411 Pine Street, Highlands, NC 28741 Time: 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Price: Free at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.
[Highlands July 4th Activities]