July 3 & 4 » Brevard
Downtown Brevard celebrates the United States semiquincentennial with a special Independence Day holiday weekend. From a flag-raising ceremony to a reading from the Declaration of Independence, patriotic activities will be aplenty, in addition to live music, a classic car show, food trucks, a community birthday cake, and more. At dusk, enjoy a striking fireworks display. » Main Street; Friday & Saturday, times vary; free; (828) 884.3278; www.brevardnc.org