July 3-4, 2026

All-American thrills are waiting for you at Carowinds as we celebrate Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S®, the Carolinas’ most breathtaking 4th of July event of the year! The night’s sky will be painted with bright, colorful lights, and the air will fill with patriotic music and sounds of celebration, creating an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Celebrate summer with all that Carowinds has to offer — fireworks aren’t the only thing blasting off this 4th of July! Tackle the award-winning, record-breaking roller coaster Fury 325 or soar head over heels on Afterburn this summer. Plus, enjoy thrilling slides, splashes, and sun-sparkling water at Carolina Harbor Waterpark.

Join us on July 3 & 4 for a day of thrills and splashes before the sun goes down, and a can’t-miss, dazzling firework spectacular in the night — only at Carowinds.

Fireworks and other special events and entertainment are scheduled for specific times and durations; all entertainment during Star-Spangled Nights, presented by M&M’S®, is weather permitting and subject to change. Select rides may be scheduled to close early in preparation for the fireworks.