Greensboro, NC -- The Fun Fourth Festival almost got through the day without any glitches. That's until mother nature started her own show.
The stormy weather cancelled the Pops Concert scheduled for 7:30pm at the White Oak Amphitheatre.
Tailgaters arrived at the parking lots at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex at 5:30pm. They came armed with grills, tents, chairs, and games. The weather caused some people to run for cover in their cars and hold their tents down from blowing away in the wind.
After it passed, people were back out in action.
"Just the atmosphere itself, just being in the parking lot, it's just a wonderful thing itself just to come out and grill out because downtown, we didn't do a lot of that, so this is nice that we get to come out and tailgate," said Jonas Williams. "I think it's wonderful. My family, they love it. We're waiting on next year. It's going to be bigger and better next year."
Later in the night, the skies lit up with fireworks as planned.
This was the third event the White Oak Amphitheatre hosted since it opened in June. Andrew Brown, Public Relations Manager for the Coliseum Complex, said "It's still a work in progress a little bit. We're still doing some more landscaping and some more minor things, but for this first season what you see here now is pretty close."
No other cities or towns in the Triad cancelled any scheduled fireworks.
In the Triangle, Raleigh, Durham and Cary all cancelled their concerts from the storm that continued east, after moving past the Triad.
Although it was hot, the Fun Fourth Festival in downtown Greensboro went smoothly and loudly.
That's thanks to the WFMY News 2 5 minute drum roll in an attempt to "Snare the World Record."
The event started with the annual parade.
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GREENSBORO -- Fun Fourth Fireworks at White Oak Amphitheatre - July 4
Schedule:
5:30 p.m. - gates open for Parking & Tailgating
6:30 p.m. - gates open to seating in Amphitheatre
7:30 p.m. - News & Record Pops Concert
8:50 p.m. - Independence Day Ceremonies
9:30 p.m. - Patriotic Music and Fireworks Finale (weather permitting)
-- Admission and parking are free. No lawn chairs or outside food/beverages are allowed inside the amphitheatre. The amphitheatre is smoke-free.
WINSTON-SALEM -- Festival & Fireworks - July 4
-- The gates to Tanglewood Park's Steeplechase Track will open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking before the fireworks display, which will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per car and $10 per bus or motorcoach. More info here.
HIGH POINT -- Uncle Sam Jam Festival & Fireworks- July 4
-- The event will feature live music, children's inflatables, exhibits and food for sale. It's held at Oak Hollow Festival Park (1841 Eastchester Drive). Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and fireworks are set for 9:45 p.m. Cost is $10 per car. More info here.
WINSTON-SALEM -- Fireworks - July 2, 3, 4
-- The Winston-Salem Dash has homegames all weekend with post-game fireworks after each game. More info here.
ASHEBORO -- Family Fun Night & Fireworks - July 4
-- Asheboro Cooperheads baseball game at McCrary ball field on Southway Road. Game starts at 7:05 p.m. and fireworks will follow.
SNOW CAMP -- Parade - July 4
-- The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Sylvan Elementary School, followed by the celebration with live music, food and ice cream at the Sylvan Elementary Ball Field. To participate in the parade, register by 9:30 a.m. Monday. More info here.
GREENSBORO -- Commemoration Ceremony - July 4
-- Ceremony starts at 12:45 p.m. at the Signers Monument in Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. There will be an artillery demonstration at 1:30 p.m.
KING -- Fireworks - July 4
-- The fireworks are set off from King Recreation Acres and will start at dusk (approx. 9 p.m.) More info here.
EDEN -- Parade - July 4
-- Parade begins 9:30 a.m. at the Fair Funeral Home parking lot on the corner of Boone Road and Glovenia Street in Eden, NC.
SUMMERFIELD -- Monument Dedication - July 4
-- Northwest Guilford Memorial VFW Post 7999 will dedicate its veterans' monument at 9 a.m. at the Summerfield Community Center. That's at 5404 Summerfield Road.
CLEMMONS -- Festival - July 4
-- Bring lawn chairs, grab food from vendors and watch local performances from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Clemmons Civic Club. That's at 2870 Middlebrook Drive. The event is free but donations to the food pantry are accepted.
MEBANE -- Festival and Fireworks - July 4
-- Family music festival inside the Mebane Art/Community Center on Corrigidor Drive from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks set for 9:40 p.m.
STONEVILLE-- Festival and Fireworks - July 4
-- Music festival by the Stoneville Merchants Association. Opens at 11 a.m. for food, games, music and fireworks. Cornhole tournament starts at 4 p.m. and then fireworks at 9:15 p.m. at Stoneville Memorial Park. Cost is $3 for adults. More info here.
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NEXT YEAR -- List of events that already happened this year, but to keep an eye out for next year.
GREENSBORO -- Fun Fourth Block Party - July 2
Schedule:
7:15pm -- Eric and the Chill Tones
9:30pm -- Walrus
Located at the corner of Summit, Lindsay & Church Streets. Admission is $10 at the gate.
GREENSBORO -- Performance - July 3
-- "Let Freedom Ring" is an original production by the Buffalo Presbyterian Church. It includes the proclamation of the Declaration of Independence and colonial outfits. Arrive by 10:30 a.m. and a free picnic will follow the service. Please RSVP by 1 p.m. Thursday (June 30) by calling (336) 375-3380. Church is located at 803 16th Street.
BENNETT -- Festival & Fireworks - July 3
-- The festival starts at 6 p.m. with food, music, games and inflatables for the kids. The event is free. Fireworks set for dusk. Located at Beulah Baptist Church Family Recreation Center at 6542 Beulah Church Road.
GREENSBORO -- Fireworks - July 3
-- Fireworks show planned for 9 p.m. at Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe. That's at 3910 South Holden Road.
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