Contributed by Matthew Hanks, Hanks Realty Group Team Captain

Here are the key Independence Day celebrations in Gaston County for 2025 — something for everyone to enjoy:

🎆 Cramerton – Independence Day Celebration

📅 Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

📍 Location: Downtown Cramerton, Centennial Center

Highlights: Live music (Kids in America ’80s tribute band), food vendors, a Social District with carry‑around drinks, free kids’ face painting, and fireworks. 

🎇 Mount Holly Nights & Fireworks

📅 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025

📍 Location: Downtown Mount Holly

Features: Live music by Coming Up Brass, food trucks, beer tent, Kid Zone, and an evening fireworks display.  

🎆 Cherryville Independence Day Celebration

📅 Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Location: Downtown Cherryville, Main Street

What to Expect: Live music, family-friendly activities, food trucks, with fireworks to cap the night.  

🎉 Gastonia Fourth of July Celebration

📅 Date: Friday, July 4, 2025

🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – ~9:30 PM

📍 Location: Rotary Centennial Pavilion & Downtown Gastonia

Event Highlights: Food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, entertainment, KidsZone, live music (including Emerald Empire Band), and fireworks around 9:30 PM. Bring blankets or chairs!  

⭐ Red, White & Belmont

📅 Date: Friday, July 4, 2025

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM

📍 Location: Stowe Park, Upper Field, Downtown Belmont

Features: Concert from 80Z Nation and fireworks to follow.  

🔎 Additional Nearby Events

Kings Mountain Revolutionary 4th (July 4; Deal Park)

Bessemer City fireworks (June 27; Centennial Park)

Stanley celebration (July 3; Harper Park)

Cavendish Brewing Co. July 4th gathering in Gastonia area .