Get ready for a Fourth of July celebration like no other! This year Greenville is bringing you an unforgettable Independence Day full of music, food, fireworks and fun for the whole family! It's time to connect and celebrate what freedom means to Greenville! Bring your family, your friends, and your patriotic spirit—here are some events you won’t want to miss!

PADDLE DOWN THE TAR RIVER

Stay cool in the summer sun and start your Fourth with Friends and enjoy a relaxing group paddle down the Tar River! Join Knee Deep Adventures as they launch at 8am on July 4th, so you can get  in a leisurely paddle and take in the soothing sounds of nature the Emerald City has to offer. Welcoming paddlers of all experiences and abilities, there will be guides at the front and back of the pack to ensure everyone stays together. Beat the heat early and you can still partake in any other festivities later in the day! 

CRUISE IN STYLE

Rev up your engines and roll in to celebrate at the July 4th Cruise-In at the Greenville Town Common this Independence Day and check out an array of classic and custom cars! All car makes and models are welcome at this Cruise-In event, along with the chance to win a commemorative dash plaque if you're one of the first hundred vehicles! Attendees will also have the chance to partake in the “Best of Cruise Award” at 5:30pm. Whether you're showing off a classic ride or a modern beauty, there's a spot for you. 

CHEERS TO FREEDOM

The Cruise-In is part of the 2025 City of Greenville Independence Day Celebration  at the Greenville Toyota Amphitheatre at the Greenville Town Common—so after you check out the rides, stick around for food trucks, live music, a beer and wine garden, and fireworks at dusk! Make your Independence Day a celebration of chrome, horsepower, fireworks and community!

Starting at 3pm come indulge in a variety of delicious eats and craft beers from one of the many food trucks or beer gardens available at the Greenville Town Common. Let the littles ones jump all their energy out on the bouncy houses while the whole family enjoys the fresh, good eats that Greenville has to offer. You’ll also find the whole family dancing to the live music lineup going all afternoon into the night! 

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP:

3:00pm – Trainwreck

4:30pm – Legacy Motown Revue

7:00pm – The Switch

Then, around 9:15pm  as the sky darkens, look up for  a dazzling fireworks display! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and smiles and let’s make this 4th of July one to remember!


Photos by Aaron Hines/City of Greenville, NC