Mooresville's 2026 Fourth of July fireworks were the Lowe's YMCA Summer Celebration finale on July 3; the town skipped its parade. 2027 details are not out yet.
This page is updated each year. Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. The 2027 plans have not been announced, so this page describes the 2026 celebrations as the Town of Mooresville listed them on its Fourth of July 2026 page. We will refresh it, at this address, when 2027 details are out.
In 2026, Mooresville’s fireworks came a day early: the Lowe’s YMCA Summer Celebration, also called the Field of Flags, began at 6 p.m. Friday, July 3, at 170 Joe Knox Ave., with live music, food trucks and a fireworks finale, according to the town’s Arts and Events office. The town did not hold its Stars and Stripes on Main Parade in 2026. For 2027 plans, watch mooresvilleevents.com.
Who to call
- Town events: Mooresville Arts and Events, 750 W. Iredell Ave.; mooresvilleevents.com
- Police non-emergency (traffic, noise, fireworks complaints): 704-664-3311
- Emergency: 911
What happened in 2026
From the town’s Fourth of July 2026 listing:
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 3, 6 p.m. | Lowe’s YMCA Summer Celebration (Field of Flags): live music, food trucks, fireworks finale | 170 Joe Knox Ave. |
| Saturday, July 4 | Open swim at Carrigan Farms; reservations recommended on weekends and holidays | 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway |
| Saturday, July 4, 9 a.m. to sunset | Lazy 5 Ranch | 15100 Mooresville Road |
| Saturday, July 4 | N.C. Free Fishing Day: anyone can fish the state’s public waters free | Statewide |
The town’s listing did not give a fireworks start time, parking plans or road closures for the YMCA celebration.
The parade
The Stars and Stripes on Main Parade is the town’s Independence Day parade along Main Street. The town said it would not host the parade in 2026 and did not say whether it will return in 2027.
What this means for you
- In 2026 the fireworks were July 3, not July 4. Check the date again next year.
- No town parade in 2026.
- We will post the 2027 schedule here once the town and the YMCA announce it.
More: things to do in Mooresville this month and parks and trails.
Frequently asked questions
Where were the Fourth of July fireworks in Mooresville in 2026?
The town’s Fourth of July page listed the Lowe’s YMCA Summer Celebration, also called the Field of Flags, at 6 p.m. July 3 at 170 Joe Knox Ave., with live music, food trucks and a fireworks finale.
Is there a Fourth of July parade in Mooresville?
Not in 2026. The Town of Mooresville said it would not host the Stars and Stripes on Main Parade this year. Plans for 2027 have not been announced.
When will Mooresville announce 2027 Fourth of July events?
The town’s Arts and Events office posts Fourth of July plans on mooresvilleevents.com. We update this page when the 2027 details are published.
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