Fourth of July

Summer and the Fourth of July go hand in hand. With family barbecues, trips to the pool, outings to the minor league baseball games and plenty of flag waving, everything we associate with our patriotic holiday just screams summer.

Luckily, there's plenty of stuff going on in the Triad for you and your family to celebrate our nation's independence. And PiedmontParent.com is your resource for fireworks displays, activities for kids and great recipes to make your holiday entertaining the talk of the town. Bookmark this page to use as a resource from now until the Fourth of July!

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Area Fireworks

Burlington

July 3, Burlington City Park,

Concert starts at 6, fireworks at dark

Danville, VA

July 4, Crossing at the Dan

Greensboro

July 3, Wet & Wild Emerald Pointe, 9:30

July 4, News & Record  Pops Concert and
Gate City Fireworks, Grimsely High School

Concert 7:30 p.m., fireworks 9:30 p.m.

July 4, Grasshoppers Game

Game starts at 7 p.m., fireworks afterwards

High Point

July 4, Uncle Sam Jam, Oak Hollow Festival Park

Gates open 4:30 p.m.; fireworks 9:45 p.m.

$10 per carload

High Rock Lake

July 4, sponsored by the River Rats. Music at dusk, fireworks at dark, at Oakwood Acres.

Kernersville

July 4, Kernersville Elementary football field, 7 p.m.

Lewisville

July 4, Shallowford Square, fireworks begin at dark.

Reidsville

July 4, Lake Reidsville, 9 p.m.

Winston-Salem

July 2, Fireworks at the Dash, after the game

July 4, Tanglewood Park Independence Day Fireworks Celebration, 9:30 p.m.

$5 per vehicle

Blowing Rock

Fireworks Extravaganza at Tweetsie Railroad

$5 per car

www.tweetsie.com

 

Choosing to do some fireworks at home? Just follow these Fireworks Safety Tips to make sure you have an uneventful celebration.

 

 

 

 
Area Celebrations
Looking for some family fun on this long weekend? Here are some things going on in our area.


     

Greensboro

Fun Fourth Festival

Celebrate Independence Day in downtown Greensboro. Parade and street festival, July 3, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Free. www.funfourthfestival.org

Winston-Salem

Independence Day in Old Salem

Celebrate the Fourth where Salem residents held the first documented Fourth of July festival in the United states. July 3-4, Admission. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.oldsalem.org.

Independence Day Celebration at Bethabara Park

Hay rides, Uncle Sam on stilts, dance around the liberty pole. 1:30-4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 27.

www.bethabarapark.org

Summer on Trade

Enjoy some Rockabilly music on July 3. More information on website.

Burlington

Independence Day at the Park

July 3. Sack races, watermelon contests, music and more. Starts at 6 p.m.

Kernersville

Town of Kernersville 4th of July Parade

July 3. Starts at Kernersville Elementary at 9:30 a.m. and ends at the intersection of Broad St. and East Mountain St.

Splash before the Blast

July 4. Fun in the pool with door prizes and games.1-4 p.m., admission charged. Kernersville Community Pool and Water Park.

Check out our Calendar for more details on all these events.



Piedmont Parent's Family Cookout
fourth of july cookout Recipes, decorating and more
The Fourth is a great time to host a party, especially a kid-friendly one. Find a kid-friendly menu in The Thrill of the Grill, or check out others, as well as great entertaining ideas, below.

Recipes Entertaining Ideas
Dad's Favorite Ribs
BBQ Party for Kids
Cheesy Herb Corn
Invitations & Party Games
Herbed Bread & Butter
Decorating Tips & Recipes
Grilling Tips & More
Table Decoration Ideas
 


Learn More About It ...
Celebrating the Fourth of July is much more than eating a good hamburger and watching some fireworks. Help your kids learn what this holiday means.

History.com Fourth of July page

Read up about the Declaration of Independence, its history, the signers and even the complete text at History.com's minisite.

Fourth of July by the Numbers

Fun facts about the holiday, from patriotic place names to how much we'll spend on fireworks.

Fourth of July Quiz

Test your skills along with your kids.

America's Story

Learn about some of the people who helped shape our country into what it is today.

 



Cool Activities and Online Games

Once you've read up about the holiday, have some fun with it. Print out coloring pages and do some arts & crafts. They might even become incorporated into your holiday decor.

Kaboose.com: arts & crafts
Online Games
FamilyFun.com: arts & crafts
Online Games & printables
Coloring Pages
Crafts & Puzzles
       
         
         

Summer Fun Photos

carowinds

Nothing says summer fun like sun-kissed cheeks and freckled noses! Share your pictures at PiedmontParent.com. Whether it's the beach, the pool, or even Carowinds, let's see those cuties strike a pose.



 








































 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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