City of Gastonia administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday, which is also a holiday for City employees. The public is advised to take note of closures and delays of some scheduled services. Below is more information as it pertains to City services:
CITY SERVICES
- Transportation
- The GoGastonia Microtransit service will not operate on Friday, July 4.
- The City’s ADA Paratransit Service will not operate on Friday, July 4.
- Solid Waste/Trash Pick-up
- On Friday, July 4, the city will not collect garbage or yard waste, and will not pick up excess household trash or large, bulky items.
- Customers with Friday garbage pickup will have their garbage collected on Monday, July 7.
- Parks & Recreation
- Community centers and administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4.
- City parks and picnic shelters will be open on July 4, including the Skeet & Trap Range, Erwin and Lineberger Pools, splash pads at Erwin and Lineberger Parks, and boat rentals at Rankin Lake Park. Visit the Parks & Recreation webpage for more information, including hours and costs.
- Schiele Museum
- The Schiele Museum will be open to the general public on Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy tickets online or at the admissions desk.
- Visit the Events page for more information about Schiele Museum programs.
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
- Street Closures & Parking
- East and West Rotary Pavilion parking lots will be shut down early morning on July 4 (East lot shut down after Carriage House resident parking)
- Long Avenue between Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Way and Broad Street will be closed between 4:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
- Main Avenue between Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Way and Hwy 321/N. York Street will close at 12:00 p.m. and re-open once all vendors are off the street.
- South Street from Main Avenue to the top entrance of Garland Center parking lot will be closed at 12:00 p.m.
- What to Expect
- Activities will begin at 5 p.m. in Downtown Gastonia at the Rotary Pavilion
- Fireworks display starting at 9:30 p.m. and accompanied by patriotic music.
- The celebration will include live music, food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, and free rides and inflatables.
- Food and beverages may be purchased, but there is no cost to attend.
- The event is presented by the City of Gastonia and sponsored by CaroMont Health.
For more information about the fireworks display and activities, visit the Fourth of July Event Page.