Greenville's Independence Day Celebration

Greenville and Pitt County host several Independence Day celebrations for all to enjoy! The Greenville Town Common is home to the largest celebration in the area. Starting in the afternoon friends and families gather at the Town Common to spread a blanket out or set up chairs in the perfect spot to spend an afternoon playing games, dancing, and enjoying live music on the Greenville Toyota Amphitheatre stage. Bring a picnic basket from home, pick up to-go orders from favorite local restaurants, or find a variety of tasty street eats from food trucks, and beverages from the craft beer and wine gardens. When the sun goes down marvel at the sight of the fireworks display bursting with light and color over the banks of the Tar River.

Photo by Aaron Hines/City of Greenville,NC

2025 City of Greenville, NC's Independence Day Celebration Details: 

The City of Greenville is preparing to light up the sky—and the Town Common—with its annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, starting at 3:00 p.m. This year’s event promises an action-packed afternoon and evening full of family fun, live music, local flavor, and a fireworks finale that will cap off the celebration in spectacular fashion.

Back by popular demand, the Car Cruise-In rolls in early with a stunning display of classic and custom rides. The first 100 entries will receive commemorative plaques, and special awards will be given for Best of Cruise – Original and Best of Cruise – Modified. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, while adults can grab a cold drink at the beer garden hosted by the Greenville Jaycees.

Food trucks will be serving up crowd favorites throughout the park, and live entertainment will take over the Greenville Toyota Amphitheater beginning at 3:00 p.m.

This Year’s Music Lineup Includes:

3:00 p.m. – Trainwreck

4:30 p.m. – Legacy Motown Revue

7:00 p.m. – The Switch

At dusk, all eyes will turn skyward as Starfire Corporation launches a dazzling fireworks finale, lighting up the Greenville skyline in celebration of Independence Day.

Please note: Pets are not permitted in the park during the event, with the exception of service animals assisting individuals with special needs.

This event is a true community effort, made possible by dedicated support from the Greenville Police Department, Fire & Rescue, Public Works, Risk Management, and Recreation & Parks. The City is also grateful for this year’s event sponsors: Hastings Ford, WNCT Channel 9, Metronet, and Minges Bottling Group.

Stay up to date by following Greenville Recreation & Parks on social media and visiting Greenvillenc.gov. For more information, call 252-329-4567.

Helpful Information:

• 3:00 p.m. —Food trucks, bounce houses, and game truck open

• 3:00-6:00 p.m. —Cruise In on First Street

• 4:00-8:30 p.m. — Beer/Wine Garden hosted by the Greenville Jaycees

• 3:00-9:15 p.m. —Live Music Performances

• 9:15 p.m. – National Anthem performed by The Switch

• The fireworks are scheduled to begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.

• No pets, personal alcohol, glass, grills, or personal fireworks will be allowed on the Town Common.

• All missing children will be reunited with parents in the Police Command Tent located on the Town Common side of Evans and First Streets.

• First Street in front of the Town Common will be closed to all vehicle traffic throughout the day.

• All vendor sales close at 9:00 p.m.

*Times & events subjected to change.

Street Closures (Closing at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4):

• First Street between Greene Street and Holly Street

• Washington Street between Third Street and First Street

• Evans Street between Third Street and First Street

• Cotanche Street between Third Street and First Street

• Reade Circle between Third Street and First Street

Parking for the Event:

• Try to park near Greene Street if you need to leave to the north (across the river).

• Try to park near Evans Street, Cotanche Street, or Washington Street if you need to leave to the south.

• Limited handicap parking is available in the Willis Building parking lot off of First Street and Reade Street and in the Trillium parking lot off of First Street and Greene Street.

• ECU will allow public parking in the parking lots along Reade Circle south of Third Street, starting at noon.

• Parking areas near the Town Common will fill early. Many areas will be blocked off for event activities.

• The Greene Street Bridge will be closed to all traffic (vehicles and pedestrian) at 9:00 p.m. Vehicles will not be allowed to travel north until the conclusion of the fireworks. The show will not begin until the bridge is cleared of all pedestrians and vehicles.

Leaving the Event:

• Traffic Officers will be positioned along the main routes at intersections, and traffic patterns will be altered to expedite the flow of traffic.

• Be patient and expect delays. Based on the estimated attendance, it could take approximately an hour for event traffic to clear.

• Go with the flow. Stay with the flow of traffic as directed by officers and signals.Traffic patterns are designed to maximize traffic leaving the event. Don’t try to turn across or travel against the traffic flow.

• Sometimes a little out of the way is a lot faster:

- Greene Street will be one of the quickest ways away from the event. Travel north on Greene Street to Mumford Road. Then turn either right to go to Greenville Boulevard or left to go to Memorial Drive. Avoid turning back onto Pitt Street as that will take you back into the heaviest congestion.

- If you are parked near Cotanche Street, go south on Cotanche to 10th Street. Avoid traveling east on 5th Street due to extended delays and congestion.

- If you are parked near Evans Street, go south on Evans to 10th Street and Greenville Boulevard.

- All traffic traveling south on Reade Circle (Sheppard Memorial Library) will be diverted right onto southbound Evans. Continue out Evans to 10th Street and beyond.

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