Leave It to The Professionals!

This 4th of July, leave fireworks to the professionals! We've compiled a list of July 4th celebrations from around the state...so you can sit back and enjoy a professional show, without the danger of personal fireworks displays.

MCCS Camp Lejeune 4th of July Celebration - Jacksonville, NC

The festivities start at 5pm at W.P.T. Field on Camp Lejeune. Come out and celebrate the Nation's Birthday with the Crystal Coast Choral Society, 2d Marine Division Band, food, beverages, kids activities, and the famous Lejeune fireworks! It's free and open to the public! Please no pets, alcohol, sparklers, or personal fireworks.

Annual July 4th Parade and Celebration - Bellhaven, North Carolina

One of the longest running July 4th events in the eastern United States and the oldest in North Carolina, this annual celebration features a mile-long parade, concerts and events during the day and fireworks at dark.

Fish for Free - Any Public Water in North Carolina

On July 4 from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., anyone, including residents and non-residents, can fish in any public water in North Carolina, including coastal waters, without the purchase of a fishing license or trout privilege license.

Annual Fourth of July Celebration - Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Activities include live bands, patriotic music, carnival rides, the Golden Knights Parachute Team, a popular flag ceremony, food beverages and, of course, fireworks. Free and open to the public.

Outer Banks Fourth of July Celebrations - Various Locations along the Outer Banks, North Carolina

From Currituck Heritage Park fireworks and Duck's annual Fourth of July Parade to Roanoke Island Festival Park's fireworks and performances by the North Carolina School of the Arts, and on to Hatteras Island (just to mention a few), many events and celebrations take place all along the North Carolina Outer Banks throughout the July 4th weekend.

Pleasure Island Independence Day Fireworks - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Held on July 3rd at dusk, fireworks are launched on the beach in front of the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

July 4th Celebration at the N.C. State Fairgrounds - Raleigh, North Carolina

Daytime events include interactive games, inflatables, live entertainment, food vendors and more. A nighttime fireworks finale at 9:15 p.m. caps off the event. (In the event of inclement weather on July 4, all indoor activities will remain as scheduled and outdoor activities will be canceled. Fireworks only would be postponed to July 5th.)

Fourth of July Celebrations - Raleigh, North Carolina

Enjoy an Independence Day Olde Time Celebration, an Independence Day Concert and Fireworks and more. - Also see: About.com's City Guide to Raleigh

Fourth Of July in Old Salem - Salem, North Carolina

The Historic Town of Salem recreates aspects of early Independence Day celebrations, which began on July 4, 1783.

The Official 2009 North Carolina 4th Of July Celebration - Southport, North Carolina

July 1 - 4, 2009 - The patriotic spirit of America is alive and well in the City of Southport. For over 200 years the small maritime community of Southport has celebrated the nation's independence, beginning in colonial times when ships shot their cannons from the harbor to today's festival where 40,000 to 50,000 people come each year to enjoy the spirit of commemorating Old Glory. Incorporated as the NC 4th of July Festival in 1972, the festival committee strives to keep the focus on honoring our nation's birthday with some added patriotic fun.

4th of July Riverfront Celebration - Wilmington, North Carolina

The 440th North Carolina Army National Guard Band will provide entertainment at Riverfront Park in downtown Wilmington. There will be plenty of fun and food from 5 - 9 p.m. preceding the annual Battleship Blast fireworks spectacular, one of the largest choreographed fireworks displays in the Carolinas.

4th of July Parade & Community Picnic-Beaufort

Saturday Jul. 4, 2009

An old-fashioned tradition continues in historic Beaufort on July 4 with a parade on the downtown waterfront that includes kids, pets, wagons, & red hats. Parade begins at 11AM at the fire department, procedes through downtown along the waterfront.

Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition Summer Show-Beaufort

Saturday Jul. 4, 2009 – Sunday Jul. 5, 2009

Juried sale of arts and crafts of coastal artisans held three weekends a year. Held at the Beaufort Historic Site on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, and at another venue for a three week show between Thanksgiving and Christmas, this is the perfect occasion to browse and buy the work of coastal artists and craftsmen.

Fourth of July Fireworks-Holly Ridge Park

Saturday Jul. 4, 2009

Entertainment by DJ, fun and fireworks are the agenda for the evening at Holly Ridge Park.

Greenville's Fourth of July Celebration

Saturday Jul. 4, 2009

Bring the entire family as you celebrate the 4th with carnival rides, arts and crafts, music, vendors, food, a a fantastic display of fireworks.

Fourth of July-New Bern

Saturday Jul. 4, 2009

Visitors on this patriotic day will enjoy performances by the Fife and Drum Corps, free family entertainment including crafts and games for children and have the opportunity to mingle and chat with colonial characters presenting views of those loyal to the crown and those supporting the colonys independence. Reading of the Declaration of Independence is at 11am.

Fourth of July Parade-Oriental

Saturday Jul. 4, 2009

Join the folks of Pamlico County as they celebrate the Croaker Festival and Independence Day with an awesome parade through the streets of the village, ending at the Croaker Festival grounds at Lou-Mac Park on the Neuse waterfront. The Festival ends with a huge fireworks display over Oriental's Harbor.

Fourth of July Picnic & Carnival-Bald Head Island

Saturday Jul. 4, 2009

Bald Head Island, NC

Located at Harbourside Pavilion. Catered by the River Pilot Cafe. Enjoy a hot dog or hamburger with all the fixings, children's games and live entertainment. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. 910-457-7440.

Annual 4th of July Celebration-Edenton

Saturday Jul. 4, 2009

Edenton, NC

Food, entertainment and more. 4-9 pm Steve Hardy's Original Beach Party, arts and crafts, food, entertainment and more ending with a great fireworks display over the water around 9 pm.