4th of July Celebration in North Carolina

4th of July Celebration in North Carolina When it comes to celebrating the birthday of the United States of America, no one does it like a southern state. North Carolina, the birthplace of the first flight, has been known for celebrating America with a diverse variety of events, ranging from fireworks at Lake Norman or at the Great Smoky Mountains to a colorful night of fireworks along the outer banks. Enjoying the breath-taking Carolina blue skies, families and friends gather on this special day to celebrate the birth of the nation that gave a whole new meaning to the word freedom. As the scorching heat of the first days of the southern summer reach that boiling point where everybody is stocking up on beer and kegs, large retailers, such as Wal-Mart, lure customers with hard-to-resist deals on the 4th of July favorites; all kinds of meat and poultry, sodas and apple pie are just some examples. Also, during this time of year is very common to see large groups of Harley Davidson enthusiast that cruise the streets of Charlotte on their bikes that, needless to say, are a great American icon. At the same time, local authorities, including Police and State Troopers, inform communities that check points will be placed across towns and cities to ensure that people take proper precaution  when driving. DUI is a major problem during these festivities due to the excessive alcohol consumption by minors and irresponsible adults alike. Other than that, celebrating the birth of America in the Carolinas is an experience that will linger in your mind for many years to come. Another well-known tradition for the 4th of July is a cook-out at sunset. As I mentioned earlier, people swarm to get their essentials at the closest grocery or convenience store, enticed by low prices and appealing packaging. This, of course, is dwarfed by the ongoing desire of youngsters and adults to have a good time and blow off some steam. Finally, the crowning point of this day is the firework display around 8 pm. Bright colors blaze up the summer night with hundreds of explosions that can be seen and heard for up to 3 miles, if fog and loud, indistinct music isn’t already spoiling already all your fun.