New Bern, NC – The City of New Bern presents the annual 4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4th at Lawson Creek Park. Admission is Free. Family friendly games and activities such as face painting, cornhole, twister, and much more begin at 5:30 p.m.
Food trucks and inflatables will be available for fee. Live Music featuring Party Parrot, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:15 p.m. Admission is FREE!
Free Parking will be available at Lawson Creek Park. Limited handicap parking will be available at the park. Overflow parking will be at Temple Baptist Church. Shuttles will run from the church starting at 5:30 p.m.
No organized activities will be held at Union Point Park. The park will be closed to vehicular traffic.
“July is Parks and Recreation month and the annual July 4th Celebration is just one of many activities that New Bern Parks and Recreation will be offering this month” said Foster Hughes, Director of Parks and Recreation. “We encourage everyone to come out for a great evening of family friendly activities, enjoy live music and then watch a fantastic Fireworks show!”
For additional information, please call 252-639-2901 or visit our Parks and Recreation page at NewBernNC.gov. This event is presented by New Bern Parks and Recreation.
Submitted by: Foster Hughes, Director of Parks & Recreation, City of New Bern Parks and Recreation