Sapphire Valley – Yankee Doodle Dandy Day
What: All‑day, family-focused celebration — bounce houses, gem mining, pony rides, zipline, food, music, racquet/foot golf & more
When: July 4, 2025, from 10 AM–4 PM; Free and open to the public
Cashiers – Fireworks Extravaganza on the Green & Lake Glenville Show
Fireworks Extravaganza on the Green
Where: Cashiers Village Green (160 Frank Allen Rd)
When: July 3, 2025, ~6:30 PM; live music (Caribbean Cowboys), food vendors, fireworks at dusk
Details: Free (donations welcome), bring chairs/blankets, no pets or tents
Fireworks Over Lake Glenville
Where: Launched from The Pointe, Lake Glenville
When: July 5, 2025, around 9:30 PM; boat parade begins ~8 PM
Details: Free, great to watch from boats or lake shores
Highlands – Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Where: Kelsey‑Hutchinson Founders Park (downtown Highlands)
When: July 4, 2025; festivities from late afternoon into evening, fireworks at ~9 PM
Activities: Outdoor concert (Fish Out of Water), field games (tug‑of‑war, water balloons, etc.), piping & singing, then fireworks
Dillsboro / Sylva – Sylva July 4th Concert & Fireworks
Where: Bridge Park, downtown Sylva
When: July 4, 2025; live music from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, fireworks start at ~9:30 PM
Details: Free, food trucks, kids’ activities from 4–7:30 PM, band Gotcha Groove
Bryson City – Freedom Fest + Fireworks
Where: Downtown including Everett Street & Railroad Square
When: July 4, 2025; festival opens at 10 AM, fireworks at 10 PM from Airport Hill
Activities: Arts & crafts, kids’ zones, live music (four bands), Rotary Firecracker 5K at 8 AM, food vendors
Tip: Great viewing from downtown and the bridge over the river
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