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Sounds of Summer is the perfect way to spend a summer night in Charlotte. If you're looking to unwind with Americana and Roots music, food trucks, and craft beer, First Ward Park is the place it be. Event is from 7 PM to 10 PM. Visit the event's website for more information.
8th Street between Brevard St. and College St. will close at 9:00 a.m. June 14 and reopen at Midnight.
The race begins Saturday, June 15 at 8 a.m. at Romare Bearden Park. Event organizers expect 1,000 attendees. The route uses Stonewall Street, Tryon Street, Winona Street, Winnifred Street, Bland Street, Mint Street, Morehead Street, Cedar Street, 4th Street and Graham Street. Visit Healthy Achievement 5K (HA5K) for more information.
 Healthy Achievement 5k
Juneteenth is a celebration that celebrates the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas is a free, multi-cultural celebration that is in its 22nd year. It will take place June 14th to 16th, 2019 at Thomas Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue, in the heart of Plaza Midwood. The festival includes a Children’s Village, music, dancing, drumming, a parade, and much more. Visit www.juneteenthofthecarolinas.com for more information.
Event Hours:
Friday, June 14: 6 PM - 10 PM
Saturday, June 15: 10 AM - 10 PM
Sunday, June 16: 10 AM - 9 PM
Commonwealth Avenue between Pecan Ave. and The Plaza and Thomas Street between Commonwealth Ave. and the public parking lot on Thomas will close Saturday, June 15, at 8:00 a.m. and reopen Sunday, June 16 at 9:00 p.m.
The event begins Saturday, June 16 at 7 a.m. at David Taylor Corporate Center. Event organizers expect 750 attendees. The route uses David Taylor Drive, Claude Freeman Drive, Mallard Creek Church Road, Senator Royal Place, the greenway trail and Governor Hunt Road. Visit Run the South Charlotte for more information.
 Run the South 5k
Run the South 10K
Run the South 13.1 Half Marathon
The event begins Sunday, June 16 at 8 a.m. at Piedmont Town Center in SouthPark. Event organizers expect 450 participants. The route uses Barclay Downs Drive, Scofield Road, Topping Place, Manning Drive, Inverness Road, Ferncliff Road, Colony Road, Roxborough Road and Morrison Boulevard. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Charlotte/FathersDay5Kcharlotte for more information.
 Father's Day 5K
The event begins Saturday, June 22 at 8 a.m. at The Park Expo to raise awareness and offer prevention education about domestic violence. The route uses Colonnade Drive, Monroe Road, Pecan Avenue, Chesterfield Avenue and Bascom Street. Visit The Park Church 5K for more information.
 Domestic Violence Awareness 5K
The MNT Raza Fan Fest Zone will host and entertain fans who will be partying long before the Gold Cup matches begin. The Tailgate will also feature food trucks, live music, celebrity DJs, brand activations and large T.V screens for fans to watch the game that comes before the MNT match. Even hours are 11:30 AM to 6 PM. Check the event's website for more details.
Mint Street between 3rd Street and Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard will close at 7:00 a.m. June 23 and reopen at 9:00 p.m.
This street festival celebrates the CONCACAF Gold Cup Match and begins Sunday, June 23 at 12:00 p.m until 9:00 p.m.
Mint Street between Morehead Street and Stonewall Street will close from June 21 at 7:30 p.m. until June 23 at 11:30 p.m.
 CONCACAF Futbol Fiesta
This quarterly street market brings together Charlotteans and the creatives who make the neighborhood the cultural center that it is. Event hours are 11 AM - 4 PM. Commonwealth will close at 9:00 a.m. that day and reopen at 5:30 p.m.
The event begins Tuesday, July 3 at 7 p.m. at Olde Providence Elementary. Event organizers expect 800 participants. The route uses Rea Road, Windyrush Road, Lancer Drive, Bedfordshire Drive, Queensberry Drive, Providence Lane West and Brookemeade Court. Visit Charlotte Firecracker 5K for more information.
 Charlotte Firecracker 5K
The event begins Wednesday, July 4 at 7:30 a.m. Metropolitan Avenue. The route uses Park Road, Magnolia Avenue, McDonald Avenue, Euclid Avenue, East Boulevard, Charlotte Drive, Dilworth Road, Dilworth Road East, Worthington Avenue and Lyndhurst Avenue. Visit American 4-Miler for more information.
 American 4-miler
This annual July 4th celebration occurs both inside BB&T Ballpark and the surrounding area. Event Hours are 2 pm to 11:30 pm. For more information on the event visit skyshowcharlotte.com.
The following streets will close at 6 a.m. that morning and reopen by 2 a.m. July 5:
Mint Street between MLK Blvd. and 3rd St.
MLK Blvd. between Mint St. and Church St.
3rd Street between Mint St. and Poplar St.
The fun includes live music, games, food, and contests. The event will take place on Thursday, July 4th 2019 10:30am – 2:30pm For more information, visit the event's website.
The event begins at 9 a.m. at Coulwood Middle School. Event organizers expect 300 participants. The parade route is from Coulwood Middle School to Paw Creek Elementary School. Contact the Coulwood Hill Community Council for more information.
The event begins at 10 a.m. at Myers Park Traditional School. Event organizers expect 150 participants. The parade route begins at Myers Park Traditional School / Queens University and uses Wellesley Avenue, Radcliffe Avenue and Selwyn Avenue. Contact the Myers Park Homeowners Association at 704-779-3361 for more information.. |
