Enjoy live music, food, vendors, and fireworks at downtown Gastonia's Fourth of July Celebration, from 4:00PM to 9:30PM on Saturday, July 4, at the Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 111 N. South St., Gastonia. 

The celebration features band Thirsty Horses from 4:00PM to 6:00PM, live music from Diamond River Band from 6:00PM to 9:30PM.  The KidsZone will be free to enter and ride, and includes a ferris wheel, bungee trampoline, inflatables, carnival games with prizes, balloon twisting, and face painting.  Eating contests will also be held.  A final list of food trucks and vendors will be posted prior to the event.  This year's fireworks show will be accompanied by patriotic music and will start around 9:30PM, depending on the weather.  

Please reach out to Christine Carlson at christinec@cityofgastonia.com or 704-869-7892 with any questions.