County News
4th of July Fireworks at Lake Julian & in the Area
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Lake Julian will sparkle on Sunday, July 4 with the annual fireworks display. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join the fun at 
Lake Julian Park in South Asheville. The display at Lake Julian is one of the largest in the area and this year’s show promises to be one of the best yet. Fireworks start after dark but come on out early and enjoy the park.
Parking for the Fireworks Display is at Estes Elementary School across Long Shoals Road from the Lake Julian Park Entrance. Be sure and wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a sweater or jacket. The evenings get cool at the lake. Remember, like all Buncombe County properties, Lake Julian Park is a Smoke Free Facility.
For information about this event call or email David Blynt at (828) 684-0376 or david.blynt@buncombecounty.org.
Can't make it to the Fireworks at Lake Julian?
There are places all around Buncombe County where you can see fireworks for the Fourth:
- July 2 & 3:
- McCormick Field: Fireworks during the Asheville Tourist Games.
- July 3:
- Big Ivy Community Center (Barnardsville): Parade begins at 1 p.m. at the elementary school and goes through town, ending up at the community center. There will be music, food (hot dogs and babeque), and drinks. Fireworks will begin at dark.
- July 4:
- City of Asheville (Downtown): The City of Asheville's festivities begin at 4 p.m. at Pack Square Park and features live music, family activities, food from area vendors and a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
- Hendersonville: Fabulous Fourth Celebration at Jackson Park starts at 2 p.m. and features games, music and firework at dark. The downtown parade begins at 4 p.m. on Main Street.
- Town of Black Mountain: Live music, crafts, games and food starting at 5 p.m. on Sutton Avenue. Fireworks begin at dark.