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Fourth of July parade is set; WTZQ to broadcast fireworks soundtrack

By Lightning Reports, Published: June 30, 2025

The Fourth of July Parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m. Friday after parade entries begin lining up at 9 a.m. on South Main Street south of Caswell.

No parking will be allowed along the parade route on Main Street after 6 a.m. Friday. Main Street will be closed at 9 a.m., with the avenues remaining open until 15 minutes before the parade begins. 

Paid parking is available in the city parking deck at the corner of Fifth Avenue West and North Church Street. Free parking is available just beyond the boundaries of Church and King, as well as free on-street parking on Church Street. For more information on parking visit www.hvlnc.gov/parking. 

For public safety reasons, access to the fourth floor of the parking deck is restricted during the fireworks event. Barricades will be in place starting early Friday.

Once the parade concludes, Main Street from Caswell to 3rd Avenue will remain closed as the city prepares for the afternoon and evening Fourth of July events, including music starting at 5 p.m. As a reminder, it’s recommended to leave pets safe and comfortable at home during these festivities. For additional event information, please visit https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/4th-of-july-celebration-and-concerts-in-downtown-hendersonville

WTZQ to broadcast fireworks soundtrack

Local radio station WTZQ is partnering with the company putting on Henderson County’s fireworks show to air the provided soundtrack to this year’s spectacular. Just bring a radio to your favorite viewing place or tune your car radios to 95.3 FM or listen on your phone with WTZQ’s new app and enjoy the fireworks with the show’s music soundtrack.

City offices closed

City offices will be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day. There will be no collection of garbage, recycling, and brush. Collection for Friday customers will be delayed one week, resuming on Friday, July 11.