America 250: Charlotte

Category: Event Calendar

Date and Time

• Saturday, Jul 4, 2026  4:30pm - 10pm

Location

Details

Head to Romare Bearden Park in Uptown, Charlotte on July 4 to celebrate America 250 with cultural performances, poetry readings, and a drone show finale. The celebrations will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will last until approximately 9:30 p.m. Attendees can expect food trucks nearby on MLK Jr. Blvd and Third St., a kids’ zone, and activities hosted by Coca-Cola Consolidated.

America 250: Charlotte is presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated and Bank of America in partnership with the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg Country Parks and Recreation.

Event Schedule

4:30       Son Bachá performance

5:15       Welcome 

5:30       Poet performance

6:00       NC Brazilian Dance performance

6:10       SHAE Movement African Arts performance

6:20       Neighborhood Shout Out

6:45       Son Bachá performance

8:00       America 250: Charlotte Celebration

9:00       Drone Show

Food Trucks

1. Halal Cart
2. Cuzzo's Cusine 
3. Donut I Love U
4. Quino's Real Italian Ice
5. FunohCakes 
6. Hustlin' Hen