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Fourth of July

July 4th

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Click here for all the hot July 4th events that are scheduled in and around the Queen City. Get out with friends and catch some fireworks this year! Full Story ››
  • BOOM! Check Out Fireworks From Symphony Park Celebration


    • On Friday, July 4, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will operate additional service to get July Fourth spectators close to the red, white and blue action. Full Story ››


    Traffic Team 9 has all the road closures planned for Independence Day celebrations in Charlotte. Full Story ››


    Let’s End Fireworks Injuries For Good

    Fourth Of July Fun

    Fourth of July
    Can't wait for the big fireworks display? Tide yourself over by making your own virtual display to share with friends and family. Full Story ››

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    Flag Etiquette

    We can't give you anything to run up your flagpole, but we can provide you a printable American flag. Full Story ››

    Display, Fold A Flag Properly
    U.S. Flag Through History
    Quiz: U.S. State Flags

    Quizzes

    Do you know who the man in the picture is? Try our Declaration of Independence quiz and see what you know. Full Story ››

    All-American Fourth Of July Quiz
    Fourth Of July Food Quiz
    Quiz: Independence Day Trivia

    Good Grilling

    Looking to do some serious grilling and want to take your game up a notch? Here's some basic grilling tips that can help you do just that. Full Story ››


    The Joys Of Barbecue Part 1: The Meat
    The Joys Of Barbecue Part 2: The Sauce
    Tales From A Grill-Off Judge
    Beer: A Grill's Best Friend
    Making Chops On A Grill

    Recipes

    Wild Rice-Chicken Salad With Lime-Dill Vinaigrette
    Chicken And Fruit Platter With Orange-Ginger Dressing
    Tex-Mex Chicken Salad With Southwestern Vinagrette
    Roasted Potato Salad
    Ratatouille
    Polynesian Peanut Soup With Toasted Coconut
    Marinated Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato And Basil Salad In Pitas
    Greek Tomato And Feta Salad Sandwiches
    Moroccan Red Lentil-Bean Stew
    French Potato Salad With Savory Vinaigrette
    Chicken And Morels In Honey-Mustard Sauce
    Quinoa, Black Bean And Corn Salad
    Beef Fajitas
    Portobello Quesadillas
    Fresh Pea Soup With Parmesan Cream
    Chicken And Rice Salad With Chutney Vinaigrette
    Mango Chutney Chicken Salad
    Dilled Egg Salad With Vegetables
    Red Pepper-Green Apple Relish With Cilantro Vinaigrette
    Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwiches With Sun-Dried Tomato-Chevre Spread
    Honeydew Melon Salad
    Potato Salad With Red Zinfandel Dressing
    Pasta Salad Nicoise
    Potato Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
    Pasta Salad Primavera With Herbed Tomato Sauce
    Corn And Rice Salad
    Fruit Smoothie
    Watermelon Poptails
    Fresh Peach Mousse
    Spicy Pineapple Salsa With Cinnamon-Sugar Tortilla Wedges
    Tropical Fruit With Roasted Cumin Seed
    Apple-Cherry Crisp
    Fruit S'mores
    Blueberry Dessert Pizza
    Blueberry Fruit Pops
    Blueberry Soup
    Blueberries Royale
    Strawberry Bonbon Soup
    Limoncello Ice Cream
    Rum-Marinated Fruit Brochettes
    Glazed Oranges
    Pear Crumble
    Fruit Kabobs
    Summer Berries With Orange Cream
    Balsamic-Glazed Strawberries With Ice Cream
    Strawberry Soup
    Quick Blueberry-Peach Crisp
    Mediterranean Seafood Stew
    Chipotle Burgers
    Chicken Tortilla Sandwiches With Jalapeño Mayonnaise
    Black Bean Tacos With Mango-Tomato Salsa
    Rigatoni With Swiss Chard
    Coffee Mole With Grilled Zesty Shrimp
    Grilled Corn With Herb Butter
    Asian Pasta Primavera
    Italian Chicken Burgers
    Mexican Chicken Burgers
    Asian Chicken Burgers
    Veggie Melts
    Crostini
    Bell Pepper Crostini
    Spinach And Carrot Crostini
    Chili Tortilla Strips
    Mango Salsa
    Polenta Pizza
    Tortilla Soup With Avocado-Corn Salsa
    Lemony Tomato Salsa
    Tomato-Corn Salsa
    Chicken Fajitas
    Vegetarian Cassoulet
    Zucchini Pancakes
    Warm Chicken And Peach Summer Salad
    Cashew Chicken Salad With Cilantro Vinaigrette
    Chinese Chicken Salad With Sesame-Ginger Dressing
    Spicy Green Bean And Potato Stew
    Caesar-Stuffed Tomatoes
    Curried Orzo Salad
    Fresh Pink Peach Soup
    Stacked Tomato Salad
    Eggplant Parmesan Poor Boys
    Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
    Tortilla Pinwheels
    Seven-Layer Dip
    Fried Pickles
    Steak Fondue
    Pork Chops With Bacon-Gouda Stuffing
    Fried Squash
    Mexican Fiesta Dip
    Open-Faced Crispy Tortilla Sandwiches
    Mango-Pomegranate Salsa
    Asparagus Roll-Ups
    Avocado Dip Mexicano
    Caesar Crostini
    Bruschetta
    Diced Vegetables In Endive Leaves With Sherry-Plum Sauce
    Carrot Patties With Orange-Sherry Sauce
    Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
    Shrimp And Mango Couscous
    Baked Peaches With Almond-Ricotta Topping
    Sweet Potato Fritters
    Grandmother's Southern Fried Okra
    Spinach-Artichoke Dip In Salsa Ring
    Hurricane Cocktail
    Salsa Turkey Burgers
    Ground Beef And Lamb Kabobs
    Grilled Sweet Potatoes
    Grilled Roasted Veggies With Pineapple
    Chicken And Fruit Salad
    Banana Boat Smores

    Tips And Tricks

    The Fourth of July is a celebration that Americans all over the U.S. enjoy. However, it can also be very dangerous. Full Story ››


    How Do Fireworks Work?
    Fourth Of July Barbecue Recipes
    Bang! Boom! Keep Pets Safe During Fireworks
    Read The Declaration Of Independence