Winston-Salem knows how to ring in Independence Day — the first official celebration in 1783 did happen in Salem, after all. Here are six ways to show your love for the red, white, and blue around the Twin City this year:
Red, White, and Bike | Wednesday, July 3 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Liberty Plaza, 102 W. 3rd St. | $0-$15 | Kaleideum will provide supplies to decorate bikes, trikes, and scooters for a parade at 12 p.m. The event is open to museum goers and members.
Bolt, White, and Blue Stadium Party | Wednesday, July 3 | 6 p.m. | Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way | $5-$16 | Enjoy an evening of live music, face painting, a tie-dye station, and a huge fireworks show. The Dash also play at home on July 4.
Summer Concert Series: “Stars and Stripes” | Thursday, July 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Salem Square, 649 S. Main St. | Free | Salem Band performs patriotic marches, big band tunes, and singalongs. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket — food vendors will be on site.
July 4th Parade | Thursday, July 4 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Downtown along E. Mountain St., Kernersville | Free | Deck out your vehicle and show up to the staging area at Kernersville Elementary School (512 W. Mountain St.) at 7 a.m. — no advance registration required.
Independence Day Celebration | Sunday, July 7 | 12:30 p.m. | Union United Methodist Church, 8935 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville | Free | Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a cookout with hamburgers + hot dogs, live Bluegrass music, and games for the kids.
Winston-Salem Community Band Concert | Sunday, July 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Miller Park Amphitheater, 400 Leisure Ln. | Free | Hear local musicians perform classic patriotic tunes like “America, the Beautiful” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.”
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