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July 4th is the most American of all celebrations and the highlight of summer at Lake Julian Park! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and find a spot along the lake. All seats are perfect for a view of the fireworks display reflected on lovely Lake Julian.
Lake Julian Park is located just off Long Shoals Road in Arden at 407 Overlook Road Ext. The park offers picnic tables, grills, a sand volleyball court, 2 horseshoe pits, boat rental, and a playground. Bring your family and a picnic supper and plan to spend the evening at Lake Julian Park. Picnic shelters cannot be reserved for July 4, but there are plenty of picnic tables available, first-come, first-served.The park opens at 8 a.m. Fireworks start at dark. Parking will not be permitted inside the park on July 4. Parking is available in the parking lot of Estes Elementary School located across Long Shoals Road. Wear comfortable walking shoes for the walk from Estes to the park and bring a jacket or sweater. Evenings can be cool at the lake, even in July.
For more information, call County Parks at 250-4260.
To find other firework locations in our area, check out this link.